The Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope 44302 is an innovative microscope that allows you to view specimens or objects on a computer screen and allows you to take snapshot images or short videos. This digital microscope by Celestron is a great product for teens as well as adults for education, discovery, work and fun. The Celestron Microscope is ideally suited for examining objects such as coins, stamps, rocks, relics, insects, plants, gems, circuit boards, various materials, skin, and many other objects. Also, you can examine specimen slides at low and high powers.
The Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope can be used for virtually anything that traditional microscopes are used for: Hobbyists, Educators, Medical Labs, Industrial Inspection, Engineering Applications, Teachers, Students, Science Applications, Doctor's Offices, Police Agencies, Government Testing, and general use by consumers.
The microscope provides powers from 10x to 40x and 150x (powers with a 19" monitor). Built inside these celestron digital microscopes is a 1.3MP CMOS Digital Camera for taking videos and snapshots, and an LED Illuminator for viewing slides in detail.
A rugged, metal stand is included for holding the microscope steady at various positions for viewing and/or imaging. Also included is computer software, for observing the magnified images or capturing video or taking snapshots with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems. You can also use the microscope with other image capture software that you may have on Windows XP & Vista. If you are using a MAC, you can take videos and snapshots but you need image/photo capture software for MAC. You will also need a CD/DVD drive as well as an open USB port. The Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope 44302 is a precision optical instrument made of high quality materials to ensure durability and long life, and designed to give you a lifetime of pleasure with minimal maintenance.
Specifications for Celestron Hand-held Digital Microscope 44302:
| Power: | 10 to 40x & 150x on a 19" Monitor |
| USB Cable: | 2.0 for power from a computer |
| Illuminator: | 6 White LEDs |
| Digital Camera: | 1.3MP CMOS - 1280x1024 pixel array |
| Weight and Dimensions: | 4oz (113g) 4.25" x 1.25" (108mm x 32mm) |
| System Requirements: | Windows XP 32 & 64 bit, Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit, Users of Windows 7 32 & 64 bit, existing owners may have to download a new version of the software. MAC Version 10.4.9 and higher - must use a MAC compatible image capture program |
Features of Celestron Hand held Digital Microscope 44302:
- Digital Camera w/ USB Cable - Built-in
- LED Illuminator - Built-in
- 10x to 40x and 150x Digital Power
- 1.3mp digital camera for snapshots and video
- LED illuminator
- Photo management software
- Powered by USB 2.0 cable
- Metal stand to hold the microscope steady
- Compatible with PC and MAC
Package Contents:
- Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope 44302
- Microscope Stand
- CD-ROM - Digital Microscope Suite
- Instruction Manual
