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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 13. 09. 2024
- I present to you the Swift Stellar 1 microscope, which has some interesting features. A feature that I forgot to mention in the video is that the microscope has a 30 minute power saving feature, where it switches off after 30 minutes if the light intensity was not changed.
Correction: The infinity version microscope has Semi-Plan Objectives and not Plan Objectives asmentionedin the video.
I was not paid for making this video. The microscope was provided to me free of charge without conditions.
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I just have to say your videos are always really informative, as objective as possible and really interesting. I was always interested in microscopy and after discovering your channel(s) i bought my first microscope about 3 years ago. Now i'm saving up for the Motic BA310 which i hope will serve me for many years.
Thank you for investing time and effort into making videos.
Welcome all! At first I wanted to buy a microscope "Swift SW380T". Then I saw "Swift Stellar 1 T". While I was thinking about which one to buy for two weeks, the "Swift Stellar 1 Pro T Infinity" appeared on the market. I immediately and without hesitation bought "Swift Stellar 1 Pro T Infinity". I bought it and have no regrets. For a hobby, an excellent microscope in terms of PRICE and QUALITY. Swift Stellar is a very solid microscope, ergonomic, sturdy and stable, easy to handle. I spend more than three hours at a time and do not get tired. Neither physically nor mentally, most importantly, the eyes do not get tired. But I'm already 52 years old!
I'm at the same place you were when you watched this video.
Hello, it says on website that Swift Stellar 1 Pro T can do brightfield , darkfield and phase contrast, is that true and do you need more accessories to achieve that ?
How is your Swift doing 8 months later?
I had purchased the SW380T online and after your review sent it back and ordered this one for the Semi-Plan Objective lens, whereas they are not full Plan but Semi as indicated by the S next to Plan on the lens I was happy. From your other review on plan objectives vs DIN you mentioned a Plan objective is costly, so Semi-Plan you get a little better than DIN at a good price. I will be taking pictures of the dinoflagellates that I am currently observing in my reef tanks. It will arrive this Saturday Aug 14, very excited about trying it out and comparing it to the SW380T that I got to work with for a 1 week.
Great review. The smooth operation of the oculars and head seem really impressive at this price point. Thanks for the thorough review
I just this morning ordered the Stellar 1, and I had wondered whether the "Pro" version with Infinite objectives was worth the extra money. I'm glad I saw this video this morning because you explained the difference in the objectives. I will probably cancel my order now and upgrade to the Infinite version because I am wanting to use the scope for photography. Thanks for the explanation!!! I'm so glad I found your channels, you are giving me tons of ideas on what to explore! Best wishes
Sounds like you may be confusing the terms infinite and plan. U can get plan 160 objectives too. I have heard that current generation infinite optics from China are better than their 160, though, so u probably made a good choice to upgrade.
@@bendirval3612 Ah! Ok, yeah I missed that detail. So the Plan objective is the difference for clarity to the edges of the image. Thanks! I'm just getting back into microscopy after a 35 year lapse and only having a "toy" microscope as a kid. I can't wait to start exploring again. Made the upgrade! ;-)
@@danfoster3613 Yes, plan means a flat specimen will mostly be in focus all at the same time. Infinity means the optics are designed to easily add intermediate stuff like analyzers or fluorescence without throwing off the focus. It is possible to make 160 objectives to the same or higher quality that you see in infinity optics, but as a practical matter infinity optics tend to be better simply because they have a more modern design and go with more expensive scopes. In terms of quality, achromat < plan achromat < fluor < apo. It is hard or impossible to find new fluor or apo objectives for 160mm systems. Not so with infinity. So you have upgrade possibilities as well with an infinite system.
@@bendirval3612 Awesome. Thanks for the info!!
My SP35 by Brunel has a rechargeable built in power pack which can be replaced. The charge seems to last forever.
This swift looks good, but I'd prefer it with a rechargeable power pack rather than with the usb.
I like the c-mount to eyepiece tube adapter. Do they have that piece by itself? Most microscopes beyond the hobbyist level only have c-mount adapters because they assume you must have an expensive camera to go with it, but it would be nice to be able to put an eyepiece on any phototube.
Greetings!
Some have a problem, unscrew the lenses on the new Swift Stellar 1 Pro Infinity
Yes, it's true, they are tight. But! Everything unscrews very easily! I unscrewed my lenses without problems and without any keys or pliers. First unscrew the black cover, only then unscrew the lens itself. All this must be done with great care and not in a hurry! You have to unscrew everything counterclockwise. I wish you success!!!
Hello friend can you point me in the right direction for how you did the darkfield with this? You said you made an adapter? Thanks.
You didn't say anything about the focus adjustment of the condenser lens...
I will buy this one for my study
It would be nice to have that LED for purchase separately, i need to upgrade one old microscope
Hello, thanks for the great video. I have a few questions:
1. I would like to know if the condenser is properly centered or replaceable, as I have this issue in my current microscope.
2.Are the eyepieces high eyepoint and suitable for glasses wearers?
3. Is there a focus lock lever included? Thank you very much.
The condenser is not centerable. If you want to center it, you might have to loosen some screws. The condenser can not be raised and lowered, it is fixed at the highest position. When closing the diaphragm all the way, it is not possible to see the diaphragm, so one can not see if it is centered (but therefore it also does not disturb if it is not centered). I will check the eyepieces. No focus lock lever.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Thank you for the reply and the information.
Why is this microscope allways out of stock in Europe?
I had ordered two SWIFT Stellar 1T Pro and both had a problem with not centered condenser light. And it looks like there is no opportunity to center it. Did you notice this problem? How to reproduce: use 4x objective, 10x eyepiece; close diaphragm of condenser; move the plate to the bottom position. Now if you look into eyepiece the light spot will be somewhere not in the center.
Hi Oliver,
which one of these 2 microscopies do you think is the best? Motic Stellar 1-T or Euromex BScope 1153
What adapter would I need to attach a canon dslr? And will I get the same magnification as Iâd see in the eyepiece?
Has anyone had success finding this microscope to purchase? Could you post links? Edit: Links where the item is available to be purchased, not "unavailable", thanks.
Keen to buy this too as itâs essentially the successor of 380T, but at the current market situation the standard Stellar version is almost 50% more expensive while the pro version is double the price. Not to mention both are hard too find. So I think Iâll just pass because these prices justify arenât realistic for what they offer.
Is this better than a Labomed LX400?
Hello, I'm particularly interested in how the condenser is fixed on the microscope. Do you know if -in theory- you could change it for one of those phase contrast condenser kits? Would it be possible, unscrewing it maybe? I just would like to have the option to do it in the future. Thanks in advance!
Different models have different methods, and not all microscopes have the possibility for phase contrast upgrade. So you have to look at each case individually and contact the company directly. The phase condenser and the phase contrast objectives also must fit together.
Are there any optical microscopes that magnify 5000x?
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NO, no 5000x, actually, the 1000x is the Max of optical microscope true magnify. many seller said 2000X, 2500X, the imagine is not true.
hello, I bought this microscope in the basic version, the one with achromatic objectives. I would like to buy a 20x objective but I don't know which model to buy and I'm afraid of making a mistake. could you give me an advice with an amazon link, thanks
Hey MicrobeHunter, I have a question.
It's important to raise and lower the condenser?(Being able to adjust it) because I have seen some people say it is very important and from my understanding, this feature does not exist in this microscope.
The condenser should be always at the top most position. So for this reason it can not be lowered in many cases. Lowering can be necessary for fine adjustment when using Köhler illumination, but it should generally be kept too the top.
Quick question: is it possible to do oblique illumination and darkfield at the same time?
If you swing out the darkfield filter, then it will transition into oblique. One goes over into the other.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy thank you for your reply. I am still confused as to why you canât have a dark background and an obliquely illuminated subject. Iâll have to do some reading
@@sackofclams953 If you adjust the size, shape and position of the filter, then you can get this effect. I think that it often does not look as good, because you will not see the specimen's shadow very well, as it is hidden in the dark background. The 3D effect is not as strong.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy thank you. I will be attempting this
Would you say that the Swift Stellar 1 in its higher flavor is an advance over the Swift SW380T?
I would say that they are similar. The SW380T has an internal power adapter. The USB connector of the Stellar 1 is not quite as rugged as a power cable. The mechanics (especially of the trinocular head) is better in the stellar (smoother, no scratching).
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Thank you. But still, the Stellar 1 is currently priced at ~570 US dollars with discount, versus $350 for the SW380T in the USA. This sounds like better optics as well. Perhaps achromatic lenses have been replaced by somewhat better ED glassâŠ
@@JamesAdams-ev6fc remember that on this model Stellar 1 ProT is not a true Plan objective but rather a step below known as Semi-Plan still better optics than DIN from what I have read but not as clean as Plan objective. If you watch MIcrohunter talk about Plan vs Din, he explains that just to have Plan you are at a very high price point in microscope. So, this Semi Plan is a taste of Plan at not the full price to see what you think. I ordered mine and it arrives this Satuday and I sent back the SW380T.
@@micro-reefsaquariums5169 I think itâs remarkable what you get at this price point. No complaining here!
@@JamesAdams-ev6fc Yeah, that is why I sent back my SW380T which comes with DIN objective $350 and paid $579 for the Semi-Plan Infinity Objective, you just get a better lens and that is super important because we want to get the clearest possible image and this is not breaking my pocket. As Microhunter spoke about true Plan objectives easy you go to $1,000 for a microscope, far beyond my purpose of what I want to do. I am taking video of Dinoflagellates with my LGv40 phone which has awesome video 12mp camera with the $25 dollar swift adapter 28mm which I captured on the SW380T, did you see my videos on microscope under my name?
Hello Oliver! The question is, for Swift stellar pro-t should I buy 195mm lenses? Thanks in advance!
Can you interchange the revolving nose piece of the microscope for one that could hold more objectives. I wanna do it for my microscope
No. This kind of modularity can sometimes not even be found in high-end microscopes.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy oh thats sad but thank you for the advice.
FYI: Both of your affiliate links go to the Pro-T model.
Do you know if it is possible to fit an eyepiece micrometer into the eye piece for this microscope and what diameter graticule it will accept?
Great video! Do you know if thereâs a c mount adapter for Fuji dslr?
The Stella 1 Pro you feature is priced at ÂŁ459.99 UK but all of the range is currently unavailable on their Web Site. So is this pre launch or are they sold out!
I was told that they start to sell it in the US first and that Europe will soon follow.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy
Yes, stellar is on sale on US amazon now. Expecting reviews by users.
Do you sell this microscope--------if the condesor cannot be centered on my opinion its lost money
Do you think that this is better or a Olympus base model microscope(cx23)
Difficult to compare. The Olympus is more expensive but you are buying into a larger "ecosystem" where you have more configurability and choice of objectives. Resale value might also be higher and also a larger second-hand market. All at a higher cost.
I am thinking between this two sw350T and sw380T. what is the difference of this two 350 is 100 cheaper than 380 please help. thank you
How does it compare to the Swift sw380t? Very curious as I'm in the microscope market at the moment.
I owned the SW380T for about 1 week, observing microbes; Dinoflagellates (Amphidinium) Large Cell and Small Cell. I was filming them on placing the video on youtube. I sent it back and ordered this Stellar 1 Pro it arrives this Saturday, I can't wait to compare it.
better the SW380t, but also expensive than SW308T.
@@micro-reefsaquariums5169 Any luck? Really curious.
@@EchoBuildsThings Swift realeased the Stellar Pro 1 Trinocular at $599 and it SW380T which comes at $369.99. The Stellar offers Semi-Plan lens they are better quality thatn the DIN standards that the other has. However they are not Plan objectives which if your are going into Microscopy I recommend you spend a bit more money to get true Plan objectives. Also the Stellar lacked upward upgrades, it doesn't receive the DARKSLIDE slider that is found in other version of their microscopes. For that reason alone, I returned it back to Amazon and spent another $300 to get me what I wanted true Plan objectives and darkfied condensors both dry and oil. I purchased the Amscope T670Q-PL and love it for $948 shipped to my doorstep. Hope this helps out.
@@micro-reefsaquariums5169 Yes, that's very helpful, thanks! Well probably go with the 380t if I get one just because it's definitely going to be more of a hobby scope. Can't really justify spending more than that. Thank you for your help!
Where can I find the DSLR adapter?
www.amazon.com/shop/microbehunter?listId=2047RN6GS45VG
Good morning, I bought the SWIFT Stellar 1 Pro-T Plan microscope, I am a subscriber to your channel and I follow your videos, which are terrific just like your channel, I wanted to ask you if I wanted to buy a 60x plan lens and I would like to know which one you could recommend for this microscope. I also wanted to put a Canon camera, I don't know if I would have to buy an adapter for it. Thanks and regards.
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@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Thanks for the information, and about the adapter of that microscope for the Canon DSLR camera?.
I have this adapter, but similar ones also exist on Amazon (Amscope): czcams.com/video/Ju8rgeJr3bI/video.html
Hello !what is the best microscope in indain amazon under10000rupees
Thank you!!!!
im going to buy adapter for camera so i wonder what type of tube is it on stellar phototube? inner tube or outer tube and what milimiter
There is already an adapter for camera in the stellar microscope kit. If your camera is C-mount type, you can connect it to the trinocular tube by its adapter included.
is there an adapter to insert the phone?
Any microscope phone adapter would work. But they are sold separately. If you connect it to the phototube, then you need an extra eyepiece.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy
with the mobile I can increase the magnification right?
You can do a digital zooming to increase the magnification (but the image becomes blurry).
Hi Oliver! Where can one buy a Dslr camera adapter to for the Swift microscope? I have tried to ask Swift customer service, but they did not know. I have a Swift 380T.
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@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Thank you! I didn't realize those were adapters for dsl cameras. I thought they were cameras themselves.
Not sure why you call these low cost Chinese microscopes "amateur microscopes". I had some at work that handily beat ten times more expensive "professional" instruments from just 30 years ago. What goes as a professional microscope these days? A hundred kbucks Zeiss laser fluorescent microscope? These entry-level instruments are often fabulous. They are, for sure, fabulous value for somebody who had to grow up with expensive optics (or the absence thereof, most of the time). Other than that, good review.
Agreed. Over the last years a lot has happened in this field.
agree with you. SWIFT microscope made in China, but it is US brand, has 95 years history, more cost-effective, quality is very good .
As you know, iPhone also made in China, but it is also the Best Cellphone.
I have the Swift Stellar 1. Are the objectives removable? I am struggling to take the 100 oil off. I would like to replace with a 60x.
Yes, objectives are removable.
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Mine seem to be glued in place. I think it will need a wrench.
@@cb4729 No wrench! you might break it. You have to rotate it counter-clockwise.
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@@cb4729 Greetings! Yes, it's true, they are tight. But! Everything unscrews very easily! I unscrewed my lenses without problems and without any keys or pliers. First unscrew the black cover, only then unscrew the lens itself. All this must be done with great care and not in a hurry! You have to unscrew everything counterclockwise. I wish you success!!!
Is Swift and Amscope the same company? They seem to have the same products. Thank you for the videos.
Different companies. Swift is owned by Motic. AmScope is owned by united scope. Many Chinese brands buy from the same factories, though, so it is common to see very similar scopes under two brands. Motic actually manufactures almost all it's stuff but I believe its swift line is mostly bought from generic Chinese manufacturers like sunny optical and novel optics.
I have received a mail from the company Swift requesting that I should make it clear the Motic and Swift are not related. Quote from the Email: "the fact the SWIFT and MOTIC are not related at all".
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Your contact person needs to do some explaining. Swift prominently states that it is a member of the Motic group (swiftoptical.com/ the address and phone at the bottom match swift's regular contact info). I am very interested in the explanation that person can come up with for the statement they gave you. Perhaps Motic doesn't physically manufacture microscopes sold under the Swift brand? I could believe that, I guess. But it would take a pretty good argument to persuade me they are "not related at all."
I told them that on the Motic website they sell Swift microscopes. I also wonder about this. I am also awaiting an answer on this.
www.motic.com/As_SwiftLine_Microscope/
@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy Did you ever hear back about this? I have asked several different sources and they all told me that Swift is either wholly or partly owned by Motic.
I take it you donât like Amscopes.
I have an Amscope stereo microscope.
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My SP35 by Brunel has a rechargeable built in power pack which can be replaced. The charge seems to last forever.
This swift looks good, but I'd prefer it with a rechargeable power pack rather than with the usb.