As per request of a few colleagues in both list-servers, here is a summary of the information on dissecting microscopes sent to me (most links added by me). Of course, this list does *not* represent an endorsement; it is only a compilation. If it is in your heart, please, feel free to improve on this summary and send me (blayjo...@gmail.com) an updates.
Peace and wellness, sincerely, Jorge 1. Amscope - http://stores.ebay.com/Precision-World?_trksid=p4340.l2563 , an example in this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cordless-Student-LED-Stereomicroscope-Science-/400210151208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e624728 2. BioQuip – 20X microscope, 85 dollars - http://www.bioquip.com/search/DispProduct.asp?pid=6070 3. Motic – A colleague suggested the SMZ168 model http://www.motic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?r=Eur&lang=en&cid=&pid=25 http://www.microscope.com/digital-microscopes-motic-c-35_104.html 4. Nikon - http://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products/Microscope-Systems/Stereomicroscopes No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 5. Olympus - http://www.olympusamerica.com/seg_section/seg_microscopes.asp?section=stereo No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 6. Zeiss – A colleague suggested the DV4 model (around $2400 USD) - http://www.zeiss.com/4125681F004CA025?Opendatabase