My First Lab My First Lab Microscope
by C & A Scientific
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: C & A ScientificBrand: My First Lab
Release Date: 2009-04-28
Model: MFL-02
Product features:
- Features 40x, 100x & 400x magnifications
- Real Glass Optics
- 6 hole disk diaphragm
- 110 or 220 Volts
- Set of prepared Slides
Toys and Games Reviews of My First Lab My First Lab Microscope
Customer Review: Very Impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I wanted to get something for our son's 9th birthday that would be fun for him, but also something that would keep his attention. I don't know why I thought of a microscope, but after it came to me, it seemed like the perfect thing. I have no knowldedge of these things and don't have an education that exposed me to them. I started searching for one that was affordable, but of good quality. I know something about glass and how poor glass will make it impossible to see anything. I read the reviews here on Amazon, and zeroed my choice to this microscope.
Yesterday, he opened his gifts and this is what he's focussed on. He's been using it all day yesterday and today. We've looked at dozens and dozens of slides, with each new one being something to look forward to. We've just found Rotifer in our bird bath water, and have printed out pictures of them online to compare to what we're seeing on the slide. It's amazing to see them move around, then being able to see the organs inside of them and learning what they are from the pictures we've printed out.
I know the microscope says it's for 11 year old kids and above, but I don't think there should be an age restriction. He loves it, and it's turned into something that we're all having fun with.
As for the actual microscope, it's well built with very good glass. It's easy to focus on what we are looking at. The image is very clear and the ajustments are such that it's easy to get it just right. The light is good, and there is a wheel that allows more or less light to come through. Some of the leaves we've looked at are better with more light, others are better with less light. It really helps to have that option. I was also impressed that it came with an extra light bulb.
For the money, it's an awesome gift that has already changed his life and how he looks at things. I can't think of wanting anythng more in a gift for a child.
Eddie Walker
Description of My First Lab My First Lab Microscope
This is not a toy but an actual scientific instrument equivalent to microscopes used in intermediate and high schools worldwide. An educational investment that encourages students to increase their science knowledge through independent study, My First Lab TM Microscope will be a useful tool for study throughout school years. Designed for use by ages 11 & up, this microscope is affordably priced, making it ideal for home school use Real optical glass lenses- 10X Widefield eyepiece with pointer- 3 Achromatic objective lenses: 4X, 10X & 40X Power- Magnification from 40X to 400X- 90mm x 90mm Stage with clips- 6 Hole disc diaphragm- Coarse focus, easy grip knob- Built in 15W illumination- UL approved 3 wire power cord- Sturdy all-metal construction- Instruction manual- Five prepared glass slides- One year limited warranty- Overall size: 4 x 6 x 11 H, N.W.: 3 lbs.- Box size: 8 x 6 x 13 MA13Packaged in fitted styro foam in full color box. Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. Case of 10: 49 lbs.Future scientists will thrill to the physical world revealed to them under the magnification of a genuine microscope. A slide containing cells of human skin looks like a magnificent intricate art pattern in rainbow colors. This microscope is the real McCoy. With three objectives--4x, 10x, and 40x--hours of scientific collection and observation await your young biologist. Heavy and heavy duty, this microscope is not for young children and is not a toy. Advertised for those ages 11 and older, it comes with five prepared glass slides. More blank ones could be purchased at a science supply store to create countless new samples to explore. The model plugs into a three-prong outlet to produce the light needed for magnification and will probably require adult help for initial use. This solid metal scientific tool should pique the curiosity and stretch the imagination and scientific acumen of most preadolescents. --Lair Showalter, mother and elementary school teacher
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