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Swift S308 Binocular Stereo Microscope for 20X, 40X, and 80X Magnification, with 2MP Digital Eyepiece Camera, Wide-Field 10X and 20X Eyepieces, and Tungsten Lighting

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Light Source Type Tungsten
Material Plastic
Color White
Real Angle of View 45 Degrees
Magnification Maximum 80 x
Voltage 110 Volts, 1 Volts, 12 Volts
Brand SWIFT
Objective Lens Description Achromatic
Power Source Corded Electric

About this item

  • With Eyepiece Camera：This stereo microscope kit is designed with educators in mind -- comes with eyepiece camera for shared viewing and photo capture of magnified objects; also perfect for creating how-to images for repair work or to share pictures of hobby items.
  • Magnification：Two interchangeable wide-field 10X and 20X eyepieces pair with the 2X or 4X objectives to offer magnification levels of 20X, 40X, and 80X.
  • Image Acquisition is Convenient：The 2 megapixel eyepiece camera connects to a computer (not included) via a USB 2.0 connection to stream, capture, and store images; compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and MacOS PhotoBooth.
  • Appropriate Illumination for All Situations：Built-in incident (upper) and transmitted (lower) tungsten lights allow you to choose between light shining down on the specimen or up through the frosted stage plate.
  • Provide a High Contrast Background ：Reversible black/white stage plate included, in addition to the standard frosted glass plate, to provide a high contrast background for viewing or photography.

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Product Description

stereo binocular microscopes

The Swift S308 is a powerful all-around stereo microscope kit, ideal for work with circuit boards, small electronics, jewelry engraving or repair, dental molds, small specimen dissection, or hobbyist collectibles like stamps, coins, and more! Pairing interchangeable wide-field 10X and 20X eyepieces with a 2X or 4X objective, the S308 offers aberration-free images at 20X, 40X, and 80X magnification. Versatile upper and lower tungsten lights provide appropriate illumination for a variety of solid specimens. Bilateral coarse adjustment knobs on both sides of the arm offer focusing control.

This kit comes with a 2 megapixel eyepiece camera, which connects to a computer via USB 2.0 connection to stream video and take, enhance, and store color images. This feature creates an ideal two-in-one microscope for users who work with and need to stream or capture images of small objects.

*Note that the software for the eyepiece camera comes on a CD. You will need either a computer with a CD drive or to download the software from Swift for the camera to work*

Microscope Specifications

lab stereo microscope

  • Head: 45 degree inclined binocular
  • Eyepieces: Wide-field 10X, 20X
  • Objectives: 2X, 4X
  • Diopter Adjustment: +/-5dp
  • Interpupillary Distance: 55-75mm
  • Focusing: Bilateral coarse
  • Working Distance: 57mm
  • Objective Plate: 95mm diameter
  • Incident/Transmitted Illumination: 12V/10W Tungsten
  • Power Supply: 110V/60Hz
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard

2 Megapixel Eyepiece Camera Included!

Swift Eyepiece Camera
Packing list

  • 1 S308 Microscope
  • 1 2MP Eyepiece Camera
  • 1 Pair WF10X Eyepieces
  • 1 Pair WF20X Eyepieces
  • 1 Frosted Glass Plate
  • 1 Plastic Plate
  • 1 Wrench for Tension Adjustment
  • Spare Bulb
  • Dust Cover
  • User Manual

Camera specifications

  • Mounting size: 23mm
  • CMOS Image Sensor Size: 1/3.2"
  • Max Resolution: 1600x1200
  • Magnification: 40X
  • Frame Rate: 6fps at 1600x1200, 8fps at 1280x960, 15fps at 640x480
  • Responsivity: 1.0V/lux-sec (550nm)
  • Dynamic Range: 71dB
  • USB connection: 2.0
  • Compatible operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, MacOS X

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Type of Microscope stereo microscope stereo microscope stereo microscope stereo microscope stereo microscope stereo microscope
Eyepieces WF10X, WF20X WF10X WF10X, WF20X WF10X, WF20X WF10X WF10X
Objectives 2X, 4X 1X and 3X 2X and 4X 1X 0.7X-4.5X zoom, 0.5X, 1X additional lenses 0.7X-4.5X zoom
Magnification Power 20X, 40X, 80X 10X and 30X 20X, 40X, 80X 10X, 20X 7X-45X continuous, 5X and 10X 7X-45X continous
Metal Body ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Illumination Upper and bottom 12V/10W tungsten lights Upper and bottom 12V/10W tungsten lights Upper and bottom 12V/10W tungsten lights Two flexible 1W LED lights 56-bulb LED ringlight included 56-bulb LED ring-light included
Camera included 2MP eyepiece camera

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
33 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sturdiness, performance, sharpness, and value of the microscope. They mention that it's very well built, works perfectly for small electronics soldering, and the stereo microscope is great for beginners. They also appreciate the clear images and the value for money.

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Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the microscope. They mention that it's well built, heavy duty, and nicely put together. They also appreciate the solid functionality and the LEDs.

"Well constructed and works perfectly for small electronics soldering and repair...." Read more

"The microscope has a nice clear sharp view. It also has a nice sturdy heavy base that keeps it from sliding or tipping over...." Read more

"...Other than those caveats, this is a great scope!! Its very well built and heavy duty, and the optics are perfectly functional!..." Read more

"...but it more than makes up for that with the sturdy and solid functionality. The LEDs are great. For me, the working distance was very important...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microscope. They mention that it works perfectly for small electronics soldering and repair, and the stereo microscope works well.

"Well constructed and works perfectly for small electronics soldering and repair...." Read more

"Great product and works great!" Read more

"Nothing to dislike about it. Works great. Focuses perfectly. Love it." Read more

"...As you can see, the stereo microscope works well. At 20X, you can see all the details you will want to see and I call it the sweet spot...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the microscope. They mention that the optics are sharp, the images are clear, and it works great.

"The microscope has a nice clear sharp view. It also has a nice sturdy heavy base that keeps it from sliding or tipping over...." Read more

"...The optics are sharp! The 2x objective has strong spherical aberrations, but only at the lowest magnification...." Read more

"Nothing to dislike about it. Works great. Focuses perfectly. Love it." Read more

"...The microscope is a great value for money: The images are clear, it's easy to use, and nicely put together...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the stereo microscope. They say it's a great product with perfect functional optics. Some say it is heavy duty and a good stereoscope for beginners.

"...Its very well built and heavy duty, and the optics are perfectly functional! A $2000 scope would be better, but not by much...." Read more

"The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not. One is paying an extra $60 for a camera that does not work well. So it’s not worth it...." Read more

"Excellent stereo micro! Working distance is great..." Read more

"Great stereoscope for beginner...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the microscope. They say it's fantastic for the price, worth buying, and a great scope for this price.

"...Overall I would say its worth buying and a great scope for this price." Read more

"Great product and works great!" Read more

"...The microscope is a great value for money: The images are clear, it's easy to use, and nicely put together...." Read more

"Fantastic for the price!..." Read more

The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not
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The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not
The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not. One is paying an extra $60 for a camera that does not work well. So it’s not worth it. Look for the same model without the camera and save yourself $60.So what’s wrong with the camera? The camera only displays about 120X. If you want to see 20X with the camera installed, which is the sweet spot for this stereo microscope, you cannot. You are stuck with 120X.I posted pictures at 20X, 40X, and 80X I took with an iPhone looking through the eyepiece. As you can see, the stereo microscope works well. At 20X, you can see all the details you will want to see and I call it the sweet spot.Unfortunately the camera doesn’t focus at 20X. It only focuses around 120X, which is not useful at all.
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Xomby
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for smd soldering and circuit repair
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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Well constructed and works perfectly for small electronics soldering and repair. Must have for a starting hobbyist looking for a comfortable way to solder smd components!
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William L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice sturdy scope with a sharp view.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
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The microscope has a nice clear sharp view. It also has a nice sturdy heavy base that keeps it from sliding or tipping over. The knobs are easy to use and have a smooth operation. I do wish however that the scope head pivoted downward in addition to to the vertical movement. Overall I would say its worth buying and a great scope for this price.
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Jennifer Bekke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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Great product and works great!
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E. B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for the price!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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You can't beat this for the money!!
I am a biologist, and have used many very, very expensive dissecting scopes. Considering this one cost about 1/10th the price of a German scope, it is a phenomenal deal.
The optics are sharp! The 2x objective has strong spherical aberrations, but only at the lowest magnification. The field of view is smaller than more expensive scopes, so if you do surgery on larger animals, this might not be the best. If you work on things smaller than a walnut, you're good to go!
The ringlight is ok. Ringlights aren't the best light source in general, and this one is no exception. There are some weird reflections from flat objects.. The color of the leds is very 'blueish white' which makes it not great for seeing red colors which are important if you are performing surgery on vertebrates (since blood is red).

Other than those caveats, this is a great scope!! Its very well built and heavy duty, and the optics are perfectly functional! A $2000 scope would be better, but not by much. I use scopes in a professional capacity, and I will be keeping this one for years!
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Julian Guitron
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stereo micro! Working distance is great
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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Exactly what I was looking for. It has a large footprint, but it more than makes up for that with the sturdy and solid functionality. The LEDs are great. For me, the working distance was very important. I have plenty here to work as needed. I use it for watchmaking.
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John C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stereoscope for beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
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Nothing to dislike about it. Works great. Focuses perfectly. Love it.
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Linda
3.0 out of 5 stars Revised review: Needs software update Immediately
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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Added to review: It's been a month and no response from Swift on any channel I can find. The camera in unusable for Macs because Swift needs to update the software. The software generates this error:

“Swift EasyView.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information."
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The microscope is a great value for money: The images are clear, it's easy to use, and nicely put together.

I downloaded the software to use the camera, but I got this error:
“Swift EasyView.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
It says the manufacturer needs to update the software.

Swift, do you have an updated version?
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guy
3.0 out of 5 stars The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not. One is paying an extra $60 for a camera that does not work well. So it’s not worth it. Look for the same model without the camera and save yourself $60.

So what’s wrong with the camera? The camera only displays about 120X. If you want to see 20X with the camera installed, which is the sweet spot for this stereo microscope, you cannot. You are stuck with 120X.

I posted pictures at 20X, 40X, and 80X I took with an iPhone looking through the eyepiece. As you can see, the stereo microscope works well. At 20X, you can see all the details you will want to see and I call it the sweet spot.

Unfortunately the camera doesn’t focus at 20X. It only focuses around 120X, which is not useful at all.
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guy
3.0 out of 5 stars The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
The stereo microscope is great but the camera is not. One is paying an extra $60 for a camera that does not work well. So it’s not worth it. Look for the same model without the camera and save yourself $60.

So what’s wrong with the camera? The camera only displays about 120X. If you want to see 20X with the camera installed, which is the sweet spot for this stereo microscope, you cannot. You are stuck with 120X.

I posted pictures at 20X, 40X, and 80X I took with an iPhone looking through the eyepiece. As you can see, the stereo microscope works well. At 20X, you can see all the details you will want to see and I call it the sweet spot.

Unfortunately the camera doesn’t focus at 20X. It only focuses around 120X, which is not useful at all.
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