Microscopes that hook up to your computer via USB are not new. In fact, on the surface this USB Digital 400x Microscope looks a lot like the USB Microscope and Pen Microscope we’ve covered before. However, the technology is evolving so this model has much better specs, additional features, and costs less money. Although a microscope that can take still pictures and video has a lot of practical applications, it is priced as cheap as a toy and would be a lot of fun just to play around with.
One major improvement of this digital microscope over past models is that, at 400X zoom, this has a much higher degree of magnification. It also generates higher resolution still pictures with resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 pixels (5MP) and better video at 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second. Another major new feature is that this model includes 8 built-in super-bright LED lights. Good lighting is key to much better image quality.
Microscope Features
- Powerful 400x Zoom
- Extremely detailed images
- Record what your microscope is examining
- Has snap-shot and zoom buttons on the side
- Easy to use software for both professionals and amateurs
- Take high resolution pictures at 2592 x 1944 pixels
Microscope Specifications
- 400X Magnification
- .3 Megapixel color CMOS image sensor
- Manual Focus from 5mm to 50mm
- Still Image Resolution from 640×480 to 2592×1944
- 640×480, 30 fps AVI video
- Auto White Balance
- USB 2.0 USB Cable Length
- Dimensions: 110mm x 30mm (Length x Radius)
The USB Digital Microscope for Computers is on sale for $36.26 at Chinavasion.
5 Comments
I’m gonna get right to the point, is it strong enough to see sperm?
A search online shows that 400x magnification would be plenty to see your little swimmers. However, I don’t know if this particular microscope has the resolution and clarity to show them.
I suspect this microscope will work much better at lower magnification levels such as 10x – 50x, and the higher zoom images might not be as clear and detailed.
Actually pretty good question from martin (still creepy), because of the size of a sperm, you can get an idea from what can it capture. ive got a kids microscope, with which i can see some cells from different plants, but i would like if it could at least to see some bacteria, the cells in my skin, etc.
Want to have it.
What about varanty and service in EU ?
Thanks
I have got “High Quality 50-500X”.
How can I use it with W10?