Stereo Zoom Microscope 30 degrees with LED and Big Base (0.8:5)

Quick Answer: The Stereo Zoom Microscope 30 degrees with LED and Big Base (0.8:5) is a stereo zoom microscope on an enlarged base, with a 30° head, LED illumination and a zoom range from 0.8x to 5x. The big base stereo zoom microscope gives more working area under and around the lens.

Why the Big Base Matters

A larger base gives a bigger platform under the zoom head. Trays, full-size Petri dishes, circuit boards and boxed specimens can sit flat and be moved around under the lens without hanging off the edge, and hands have room to rest while using tools. A broad footprint also resists tipping when the user leans on the stand or reaches across it.

The zoom runs from 0.8x to 5x, a span of a little over six times from lowest to highest setting. That is wider than the 1:4 LED model, so the same specimen can be scanned at a broader field and then examined more closely without changing lenses. Total magnification is the zoom setting multiplied by the eyepiece power, which the listing does not give.

The 30° head and LED lighting are shared with the 0.7:4.5 model; what sets this version apart is the base and the 0.8:5 range.

Applications

• Sorting samples spread in trays, such as seeds, grain or soil fauna
• Inspecting printed circuit boards and assembled parts
• Dissection that needs room for hands and several tools
• Examining pinned insects or herbarium material in boxes

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Keep the big base of the stereo zoom microscope clear of tools and samples when not in use, since a cluttered base is where lenses get knocked.
• Wipe the stage plate with a damp cloth and keep solvents away from painted or printed parts of the base.
• Coil the power cord loosely after unplugging; wrapping it tightly round the pillar strains the cable where it enters the base.

Why Choose LabEquip

Electronics repair and quality-control benches, seed-testing and agricultural labs and museum collections work with large trays or boards and choose the big base zoom model. It is in the LabEquip Microscope & Optics range; discuss eyepieces on the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 0.8:5 mean?

The zoom runs from 0.8x at its lowest setting to 5x at its highest, a little over six times from end to end. Multiply by the eyepiece power for the total magnification.

Why choose a big base?

It gives a larger flat area for trays, dishes and boards, space to rest hands during fine work, and a wider footprint that resists tipping.

How does it compare with the 1:4 zoom model?

Both have a 30° head and LED lighting. This one has a bigger base and a wider zoom range that starts slightly lower and ends higher.

How should I scan a tray of samples?

Start at the lowest zoom for the widest field, move the tray in rows from one side to the other, zoom in only when something needs a closer look, then zoom back out before moving on.

Is LED light suitable for judging colour?

LED light is generally white and stable, which helps keep colour judgements consistent between sessions. For critical colour work, compare specimens under the same light setting each time and note it.

Can the base take a heavy specimen?

The base is meant to hold specimens and trays, but concentrated heavy loads can scratch or dent the stage plate. Put heavy objects on a cloth or tray and lift them rather than sliding them.

Last Updated: September 2026