{"product_id":"stereo-zoom-microscope-7x-45x","title":"Stereo Zoom Microscope — 7–45× Magnification, Dual Illumination, Dissection \u0026 Geology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stereo microscope is where macroscopic and microscopic worlds meet — indispensable for dissection, mineral examination, circuit inspection, and hands-on specimen work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike compound microscopes, the stereo zoom provides a three-dimensional, upright image with a large working distance between the objective and specimen — essential when you need to manipulate what you're observing. The continuous zoom from 7× to 45× covers the full range from \"naked-eye detail\" to \"cellular structure visible,\" with both incident (top) and transmitted (bottom) LED illumination giving full control over surface texture and internal features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous zoom 7×–45× — sharp at all magnifications with no parfocal drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45mm working distance; binocular head with 10× wide-field eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual LED illumination: reflected top-light + transmitted base-light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts standard C-mount camera adapters; includes dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase directly funds independent physics research at the Golden Physics Project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExpert Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stereo zoom microscope is a categorically different instrument from a compound microscope — it produces a three-dimensional, upright, unreversed image of solid objects rather than thin sections. The 7–45× continuous zoom range covers dissection work at the low end, where you need maximum working distance and a wide field, through careful examination of circuit board solder joints, mineral crystal faces, and insect anatomy at the high end. The 45mm working distance between objective and specimen is the specification that matters most in practical use: at 45×, there is still room to maneuver dissection tools, apply solder, or reposition a specimen while watching through the eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual illumination — incident top-light for opaque specimens and transmitted light for translucent or thin material — makes this genuinely versatile across multiple disciplines. Geologists examine crystal habit and cleavage under top-light. Entomologists pin and label specimens. Electronics technicians perform SMD rework. Biologists do dissection. The same optics handle all these use cases without configuration changes. The C-mount camera adapter thread allows connection to most mirrorless cameras and dedicated microscope cameras for documentation and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn professional research laboratories, this type of instrument is called a dissecting microscope and one lives on nearly every bench. It is not a teaching toy but a working tool for manipulating, sorting, and documenting specimens at the macroscopic-to-microscopic boundary. At this price, the quality is genuinely competitive with instruments from established laboratory supply companies at two to three times the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Physics Project","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54144008651044,"sku":"GPP-MIC-STEREO45","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/2879\/9524\/files\/photo-1526930382372-67bf22c0fce2.jpg?v=1780367819","url":"https:\/\/shop.goldenphysics.org\/products\/stereo-zoom-microscope-7x-45x","provider":"Golden Physics Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}