Description
The Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope Pro is a USB-powered microscope that is designed for students and hobbyists. This microscope has a built-in CMOS camera sensor that is capable of capturing still photos and videos with 5 megapixel resolution. The portable computer-powered design makes this unit at home anywhere a laptop can go. Celestron's Mac/Windows-compatible Micro Capture Pro software allows users to analyze, annotate, manipulate, and save the transmitted images from the digital microscope. An included USB cable also allows real-time images to be displayed on a TV or projected in a classroom. The Handheld Digital Microscope Pro includes a height-adjustable stand that adds functionality by accommodating tall specimens. A 20-200x magnification zoom range is suited for almost any specimen, including slides and three-dimensional objects. LED illuminators near the microscope objective provide incident lighting that is dimmable using a switch integrated with the USB cable. The built-in 5MP camera, height-adjustable stand, video output cable, and feature-rich software make the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro a well-equipped entry-level instrument for the field, classroom, or home.
Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope Pro -44308 Product Info
The Handheld Digital Microscope Pro from Celestron is a cost-effective digital microscope designed for students and hobbyists. This USB-powered microscope has a built-in CMOS camera sensor capable of capturing still photos and videos with 5 megapixel resolution. The portable computer-powered design makes this unit at home anywhere a laptop can go. Celestron's Mac/Windows-compatible Micro Capture Pro software allows users to analyze, annotate, manipulate, and save the transmitted images from the digital microscope. An included USB cable also allows real-time images to be displayed on a TV or projected in a classroom.
The Handheld Digital Microscope Pro includes a height-adjustable stand that adds functionality by accommodating tall specimens. A 20-200x magnification zoom range is suited for almost any specimen, including slides and three-dimensional objects. LED illuminators near the microscope objective provide incident lighting that is dimmable using a switch integrated with the USB cable. The built-in 5MP camera, height-adjustable stand, video output cable, and feature-rich software make the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro a well-equipped entry-level instrument for the field, classroom, or home.
Features:
Imaging System
- 5MP CMOS camera sensor
- Still image capture at 5MP, 3MP, 1.3MP, or 12MP (using VGA interpolation)
- Video capture at 12MP at 30fps
- 1/1000 - 1 sec shutter speed
- 50Hz and 60Hz flicker control
- USB 2.0 computer connection
Optical Performance
- 20-200x magnification
- 15.8mm effective focal length
- 10mm to infinity manual focus range
- 13° field of view
Use and Handling
- Height-adjustable stand
- LED top illumination with adjustable brightness
- Micrometer calibration ruler included
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 compatibility
- Mac OSX 10.6-10.7 compatibility
Specifications:
Imaging System 5MP CMOS Resolution Still image: 5MP, 3MP, 1.3MP, 12MP (with VGA interpolation)
Video: 12MP (with VGA interpolation)
Frame Rate 30 fps Shutter Speed 1/1000 to 1 sec Focal Length 15.8 mm Magnification 20.0 - 200.0x Angle of View 13° (at 20x) Focus Range 10 mm to infinity Flicker Filter 50 Hz / 60 Hz Computer Connection USB 2.0 Dimensions Microscope: 4.3 x 1.4" (11 x 3.5 cm)
Stand: 6.9 x 5.5 x 4.3" (17.5 x 14 x 11 cm)
Weight 2 lb (907 g)
Package Contents:
- Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope Pro -44308