Celestron 44308 Handheld Digital Microscope Pro

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 sofitware allows users to analyze, annotate, manipulate, and save the transmitted images from the digital microscope. An included VGA output 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 sofitware make the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro a well-equipped entry-level instrument for the field, classroom, or home. 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. 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. 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).