I definitely like this better than the BandIt mini for multiple reasons. First, the colored bottom from having the light below the chamber makes loading your gel much easier, as you can see which wells have already been loaded. Secondly, the casting set does not have lines on it to help with comparing the bands to the ladder, which I never found helpful anyway and they just interfered with the imaging of the gel. I am still working out how much DNA-binding agent, DNA, and ladder that I need to add in order for everything to be visible with the imaging enclosure. I am including a picture taken through the viewer where you can see some pretty bright sample bands, but you can just barely see the brightest bands from the ladder.
THE ONLY BAD THING IS THE LIGHT BURNED OUT AND I HAVE BARELY USED IT. HOW MANY HOURS ARE THEY GOOD FOR? IVE USED IT A MAXIMUM OF 10 HOURS, THROUGHOUT MONTH OF FEBRUARTY. OTHER THAN THAT ONE THING, THIS IS SO AWESOME. ITS A BIT HEAVY BUT IT PERFORMS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS. THANK YOU
It is not usual for a bulb to burn out that quickly and we are speaking with the manufacturer about this.
our lab is very happy with this purchase- the size is good, the price was great, we are able to visualize the bands very well, and it is so nice to not worry about UV light as the blue light exceeds expectations for visualization.
Fully compatible with our old Owl B2 accessories. Unit is sturdy and expect it will hold up well to use.