AmScope SE400 Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
- 10X with a 1x objective
- WF10x18mm eyepieces, 50 to 77mm eye spacing
- 1W LED on a flexible gooseneck
- 17 inch boom arm, 12 inch working distance
- 13.5 inch pillar, 9 inch vertical distance
- 120 volts, 30-degree head
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A single-power boom-arm stereo microscope for inspecting large items with a cool LED. The weight in the listing is an obvious error.
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ASIN: B005MZB5NEModel: SE400Category: Stereo Microscopes
Overview
AmScope built this inspection microscope on a boom-arm stand with a flexible LED, a bilateral focus knob and a tilted binocular head. The head rotates on two axes so you can aim it across an oversized workpiece.
The reason to buy is a no-fuss ten times view with a long arm, cool light and a durable metal build. The limit is that it has just one power, only top lighting, and a weight entry that looks wrong.
Who it's for
Electronics repair or inspection of oversized parts is what the long arm is for. Skip it if you want two powers or any light from below the specimen.
Pros and cons
- Cool LED light
- Long boom arm
- Durable metal construction
- Top lighting only
- Weight entry is wrong
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
One objective and one eyepiece pair fix the view at a single power. The long working distance leaves room to handle the object. A cool light source matters when specimens are sensitive to heat.
Specifications
| Brand | AmScope |
|---|---|
| Model | SE400 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Included components | |
| Eyepieces | WF10x18mm |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Maximum | 10 x |
| Objective Lens Description | 1X |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Real Angle Of View | 30 degrees |
| Microscope stand | Boom-arm stand |
Frequently asked questions
How do you care for the AmScope SE400?
The description calls the metal construction durable and stain resistant. The LED is on a flexible gooseneck, so aim it as needed.
What is the working distance?
The 17 inch boom arm has a 12 inch working distance, and the 13.5 inch pillar gives a 9 inch vertical working distance.
Is the SE400 a zoom microscope?
No. It has a single 1x objective with WF10x eyepieces for a fixed 10x view.