Microscopes

Compound optical microscopes are also known as compound microscopes, light microscopes or optical microscopes and come in various varieties. These include digital, inverted, stereo, monocular and binocular.

All work on the same principles and deliver an enlarged effigy to the viewer. They have some divergences though, which will be elaborated here.

Monocular:

These are probably the ones you think of when microscopes come to mind. Using a single light as a sample illuminator and compound lenses for magnification, these have a single eyepiece. This is a bit uncomfortable, as you need to close one eye to get a clear effigy of what you are looking at on the slide. The eyepiece has a power of when it comes to 10X and the goals intended to be attained or lenses on the nosepiece range from 2X to 50X depending on your queer microscope. The big one here is the single eyepiece.

Binocular:

Binocular microscopes are getting more common. You may tell a binocular style microscope by the dual eyepiece. Simply put, you use both eyes to view the sample image. This makes them more comfortable to use and thereby more popular. Dual eyepiece scopes are used widely in high school and college classrooms. Binocular microscopes have all the same characteristics as the monocular ones above.

Stereo:

Stereo microscopes fetch a whole new dimension to the image, literally. Whereas the typical light microscope gives rise to a two-dimensional image, the stereo microscope uses two light roots working independently to invent a three-dimensional effigy to the viewer. The sample on the slide will have height, depth and width. Using all of the same features and characteristics of the other optical microscopes, stereomicroscopes stand out amidst their counterparts.

Digital:

This is where things go differently in the realms of microscopy. Standard optical microscopes use light to illumine and lenses to magnify something that you could not see with the unaided eye.

Digital microscopes are a breed apart. This type of microscope inverts the light source, placing it above the sample. Standard optical microscopes place the light beneath the sample. You likewise get the 3D effigy like in stereo scopes. The divergence is that the effigy is digitized and transmitted to a monitor or screen for viewing. Imagine observing cells divide on a 19″ monitor. The user may take still photos or moving video of the sample in real time. I think you may see the vantages here.

Inverted:

Inverted microscopes are used to study samples that are gravity sensitive, like gases suspended in a liquid. The inversion refers to the light source, which is quintessentially under the sample slide. With the inverted microscope, the light source is above the sample slide. This paved the way for new inventions in digital imaging that came along.

All these dissimilar types will work for you. It’s just a matter of what you want to accomplish or study. I may tell you this, though; using any microscope will open your eyes to a whole new perspective of where we came from and what we are made of.

LCD Digital Microscope – General Features

• Compound (Biological) Microscope
• 40 to 400 Power – up to 1600 Power with Digital Zoom
• 3.5″ (88 mm) LCD Screen with 4x Digital Zoom
• Built-in Digital Camera – 2 Mega Pixels – Acts as 10x eyepiece
• Top and Bottom LED Illumination
• Mechanical Stage – 3.5″ x 3.5″ (88 mm x 88 mm)
• 512MB Internal Storage Memory
• SD Card Slot
• Five Prepared Slides
• Objective Lens – 4x, 10x, and 40x
• Six Position Color Filter Wheel
• USB Cable for Transferring Images to a PC
• AC Adaptor to Power the Microscope
• Carrying Case Included
• Weight – 51oz (1446g)
• Two Year Limited Warranty

Details

Breakthrough in microscope technology!

Our LCD Digital Microscope replaces traditionalisti eyepieces with an LCD Screen for easy and comfortable watching for yourself and to percentage with others. The LCD Digital Microscope likewise features a built-in digital camera for quick and easy snapshots or short videos.  Store captured photos and clips on the optional SD card or transfer them to your personal computer by way of included USB cable.

This innovative product combines innovative professional grade microscope features and an easy to use point and shoot camera.  The Celestron LCD Digital Microscope is an idealisti tool for up close examination of everything from stamps, coins and other mutual objects to specimen slides of yeasts, molds, cultures, fibers, bacteria and insects.

Features

• LCD Screen
  LCD Digital Microscope is a distinguishable device that replaces the established eyepiece with a high solution 3.5” (88mm) LCD display. This bright screen allows for clear observing of microscopic worlds by people and groups alike.
• Magnification
  The LCD Digital Microscope’s three goal to be attained lenses provide 40x, 100x, and 400x optical exposure levels.  This combined with 4x digital zoom allows you to view objects at up to 1600 times their firstborn size.
• Illumination, Brightness & Color
  The LCD Digital Microscope is equipped with top and bottom LED Illumination, luminance controls and a six position color filter wheel that lets you get a bright and clear view of your specimen in any lighting conditions.
• Capture Stills and Videos
  Once you’ve set up a perfective shot, the LCD Digital Microscope’s built in 2 Mega Pixel digital camera will help you take a vibrant, high solution photo of what you see on the screen.   When a picture is just not enough, the LCD Digital Microscope allows you to record short videos of the microscopic action.
• Storage
  Built in 512 Mega Byte memory provides plenteous storage for your pictures and videos.  The SD Card slot allows you to exaggerate the storage capacity with optional memory cards (sold separately).

Included Accessories

• Slides
  To get you started, Celestron’s LCD Digital Microscope comes with five prepared slides of respective microscopic specimens.
• Cables
  The LCD Digital Microscope also comes USB cable necessary to capture and transfer images and video to your personal computer.
• Carrying Case
  Safely store and transport your LCD Digital Microscope and accessaries in a padded storage case, provided FREE with your microscope.

2-year Microscope Warranty

CELESTRON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Celestron warrantees your micrscope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will fix or replace such product or portion thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be faulty in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.

B. The Proper Return Authorization Number will have to be received from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.

All returns ought to be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which alternate is made shall become the property of Celestron.

The client shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall be required to prepay such costs.

Celestron shall use reasonable attempts to fix or replace any microscope covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. In the event fix or alternate shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall notify the client accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from it is product line with a new product of comparable value and function.

This warranty shall be void and of no strength of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty.

CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELESTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY CELESTRON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.

Some states do not concede the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not utilize to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may likewise have other rights which vary from state to state.

Celestron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior detect to you, any model or style microscope.

If warranty difficultnesses arise, or if you need assistance in using your microscope contact:

Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel. (310) 328-9560
Fax. (310) 212-5835

Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST

NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian clients who have purchased this product from an authorized Celestron dealer in the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to clients who purchased from a Celestron’s International Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty service.

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Most helpful client reviews

87 of 87 people found the following review helpful.
Celestron 44340 LCD Microscope
By Chris
I’m finelooking happy with this microscope that I purchased to use with my daughter. The screen is clear and responds to motion (rotifers) without any kind of low fps problems.

63 of 64 humans found the following review helpful.
Great Budget Microscope
By ESchool
This is the only budget LCD microscope I was competent to find through the Internet. The aid structure is not metal, but appears durable. There is only one adjustment knob, but it is capable of rather fine adjustments, even at greatest or most complete or best possible resolution. Specimen adjustment has significant range and allows for satisfactory fine tuning. Compared to looking at through stereoscopic lenses or the way-back-when single eyepiece, this is a immense improvement. Being capable to take pictures just makes it that much better. I am very satisfied.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Dark spot on LCD
By ~Z~
I ended up returning this item for a substitute because it had a dark spot in the middle of the LCD. Once I received my substitute it did not have a dark spot but now there was debris internally that could not be removed. I ended up sending it back for a refund. However, I did order another style of a Celestron Microscope without the LCD screen. I give this product 3 stars because the conception and looking at choices for this unit is incredible. It is likewise very easy to use and very lightweight. it just so happened I did not receive a “keeper”.

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