Affordable quality 1

It's a bit serious kit, and very good value for money. It is solidly made (all metal) and optics seem to be clear and crisp. With all the binocular equipment I am very picky about the alignment of two optical channels - any deviation causes me eye fatigue. It is there.

The lighting is good - it provides backlight, top light, or a combination of both, and the brightness is adjustable.

It arrived well packed in a polystyrene block. There is no box as such, but keep the packaging if you plan to stay in a closet for a while. There is a cover for the day of use day.

If you need / want a stereo microscope and do not have a thousand dollars to spend, then get this. You will really disappointed.