When I said "1000x magnification" I was skeptical before I bought it, which turned out to be true. The real maximum magnification is more like 500-600, which is perfectly sufficient for my purposes - checking solder joints in the hobby area. The lighting is bright enough, but is reflected in the picture on smooth surfaces. The display resolution is sharp, noise and flicker-free. The menu navigation takes a little getting used to, but with a bit of experimentation you will quickly reach your goal. I'm still puzzled as to what the "Motion detect" function on a microscope is for when looking at objects that don't move by themselves? The English menu navigation does not say "Motion detect" but "Exposure Compensation", i.e. exposure correction, which makes more sense. The translation of the menus leaves a lot to be desired not only in German but also in English. The battery capacity is sufficient for at least 2 hours even in continuous use with lighting, but the battery indicator only shows 2 out of 3 bars after a few seconds even when the battery is fully charged. The mechanics of the tripod is simple but stable. All in all, the product serves its purpose for me and I am satisfied with it.