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The Discovery Nano Polar digital microscope is a monocular biological microscope with a 0.3MP digital camera. It can be used both for classic visual observations and for creating digital research archives. The camera enables you to display the picture on the external screen take photos and record videos of research. The kit includes an educational illustrated book about the microbial world.
Achromatic glass optics
The optical system includes a 10-x wide-field eyepiece and three achromatic objectives: 4х 10х and 40х. The 40x objective is equipped with the protective spring-loaded frame. The magnification range of microscope is from 40x to 400x. Since the optics are made of glass the device transmits a high-contrast and clear picture allowing you to study even the smallest details of the samples.
Dual LED Illumination
The illumination system consists of two LEDs that are placed above and under the stage. The illumination flux from the lower LED can be corrected using the diaphragm disks. The illumination is powered by batteries. The stage features sample holding clips.
0.3MP Digital Camera for Photo and Video Recording
The 0.3MP digital camera can be installed instead of the eyepiece and connected to the computer via a USB cable (included in the kit). It requires software installation to work properly. The software CD is included in the kit. Please check the system requirements listed in the specifications. The camera is powered with the USB cable expanding capabilities of the microscope. The maximum resolution is 640x480 pixels and video can be recorded at a high frame rate: 30 frames per second. Simple image processing is also available (adjusting brightness image size etc.).
'Invisible World' Knowledge Book is included
To make exploration of the microbial world even more interesting we added the 'Invisible World' knowledge book in the kit. It tells all about microscopes protozoa microbes fungi bacteria and many other objects and creatures that can be studied with a microscope. The book includes descriptions of fascinating scientific experiments that you can conduct yourself.
An important feature of the microscope: it comes with the Discovery Flora and Fauna set that includes 24 prepared slides with specimens.
Features:
- Monocular microscope with a 0.3MP digital camera
- Achromatic optics; magnification: 40–400x
- Dual LED lights are powered by batteries
- For visual observations as well as photo and video recording
- Excellent entry-level biological microscope
- Comes with a colorful knowledge book
The kit includes:
- Microscope
- WF10x eyepiece
- Achromatic objectives: 4x 10x 40xs
- Digital camera: 0.3Mpx.
- USB 2.0
- Software CD
- Dust cover
- 'Invisible World' knowledge book
- Discovery Flora & Fauna 24 Prepared Slides Set
- User manual and warranty card
| Brand |
Discovery |
| Warranty years |
10 |
| EAN |
4620137481792 |
| Package size (LxWxH) cm |
15.5x33.5x22.5 |
| Shipping Weight kg |
1.805 |
| Type |
biological light/optical digital |
| Head |
monocular |
| Optics material |
optical glass |
| Nozzle |
fixed (non-rotatable) |
| Head inclination angle |
30 ° |
| Magnification x |
40 – 400 |
| Magnification range |
200x to 800x |
| Eyepiece tube diameter mm |
23.2 |
| Eyepieces |
WF10x |
| Objectives |
achromatic: 4x 10x 40xs (spring) |
| Revolving nosepiece |
for 3 objectives |
| Stage mm |
90x90 |
| Stage moving range mm |
0–16 vertical |
| Stage features |
with clips |
| Condenser |
N.A. 0.65 |
| Diaphragm |
diaphragm disc (6 apertures) |
| Focus |
coarse (0.5mm) |
| Body |
metal plastic |
| Illumination |
LED |
| Power supply |
3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Power supply: batteries/built-in battery |
yes |
| Light source type |
lower: 0.2W upper: 0.1W |
| Operating temperature range °C |
5 – 40 |
| Megapixels |
0.3 |
| Sensor element |
1/4' CMOS |
| Pixel size μm |
5.6×5.6 |
| Video recording |
yes |
| Frame rate |
30@640x480 |
| Usage location |
ocular tube instead of the eyepiece |
| Image format |
*.jpg *.bmp *.png *.tif and others |
| Spectral range nm |
380–650 (built-in IR filter) |
| Method of exposure |
ERS (Electronic Rolling Shutter) |
| White balance |
automatic/manual |
| Exposure control |
automatic |
| Software drivers |
LevenhukLite |
| Programmable options |
image size brightness |
| Output |
USB 2.0 |
| System requirements |
Windows XP (32-bit) Windows Vista/7/8/10/11 (32-bit or 64-bit) Mac OS X Linux; processor up to 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 or higher USB 2.0 port CD-ROM |
| Camera power supply |
via USB cable |
| User level |
beginners |
| Assembly and installation difficulty level |
easy |
| Software language |
Turkish Russian English German French Polish Chinese |
| Video format |
output: *.wmv *.avi *.h264 (Windows 8 and later) *h265 (Windows 10 and later) |
| Application |
school/educational |
| Illumination location |
combined |
| Research method |
bright field |
| Experiment kit included |
yes |
| Digital camera included |
yes |
| Maximum resolution |
640x480 |
| Pouch/case/bag in set |
dust cover |
