If you are in the UK it would be a choice for inexpensive.
~Richard
stevenn21,
Please have a peek here :
Low power microscopes
For loupes, I use a 10 x & a 15 x by Belomo. I have found these to be excellent :)
You can get the 10x from amazon.co.uk :
Belomo Diamond Loupe 10x Triplet Magnifying Glass: Amazon.co.uk: Office Products
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
Check out Edmund optics - good quality and not too expensive...
http://www.edmundoptics.com/microsco...o-microscopes/
John
This is good advice. I would also point out that a good quality stereo microscope and camera can cost 100 times your budget.
You can get a idea of the price range for hobby-quality microscopes here :Microscope World - Hobby
yes thanks guys looks ke a need to save up for the am scope
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