USB Digital Microscope

This 5 megapixel camera connects to a computer, Chromebook, or LabQuest 2 via USB. It features 10–300X magnification with manual focus and an adjustable LED light source.

Description

The USB Digital Microscope gives you a live image that is very similar to what you would see with a traditional dissection microscope. This 5 megapixel camera connects to a computer or Chromebook via USB. It features a 10–150 mm lens with manual focus and an adjustable LED light source. In addition to capturing still images, you can also record short videos and time lapse sequences.

An adjustable stand with manual focus is also included. This allows you to change the plane of view you are looking at on the screen. With a fast response time and high resolution, you can get very clear images that are easy to display, save, and place directly into lab reports. This tool offers a world of possibilities for you and your students to explore.

Specifications

• Resolution: 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels)
• Sensor type: CMOS
• Magnification: 10-300X
• Video: 30 fps at VGA resolution (640 x 480)
• Focus Range: 10-150 mm
• Light Source: 8 LEDs with adjustable brightness
• USB cable length: 2 m

Requirements

Compatible Devices

• Windows computers (XP SP2 and newer)
• Mac computers (OS X 10.6 and newer)
• Chromebook

Compatible Software

• Logger Pro (version 3.8.7* and newer)
• MicroCapture Pro software
• Power Camera Chrome app
• Camera App on LabQuest 2 (version 2.6 and newer)

* Logger Pro version 3.9 does not support Windows XP

Not Compatible

• Windows RT devices
• iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
• Android devices

What’s Included

• Digital Microscope with USB cable
• Stand with Micropositioner
• MicroCapture Pro software
• Instruction manual
• User manual