AmScope M600B-E Digital Compound Monocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40x-2000x Magnification, Brightfield, Tungsten Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Mechanical Stage, 110V, Includes 0.3MP Camera and Software

The AmScope M600B-E digital monocular compound microscope has interchangeable 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a forward-facing nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives, tungsten illumination, coaxial nested coarse and fine focus, a 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, and a double-layer mechanical stage. The 0.3MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still or video images on a computer or projector. The monocular viewing head has a fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing. An anti-mold head preserves optics in high-humidity areas. The forward-facing revolving nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images. The 40xS and 100xS objectives are spring loaded to prevent damage to the slide or objective when focusing. The 100xS oil objective provides increased resolution over a standard objective. The fully-coated optical system provides sharp, high-resolution images. A digital compound microscope is used for inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional images are desired, and where image capture, detailed records, or documentation is required. The 0.3MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer or projector, and 40x magnification. The camera can be mounted in any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture and editing software that provides still image and live video capture and editing capability, including measurement functions. The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB 2.0 data port (cable included).The microscope has lower (diascopic) Brightfield illumination that transmits light up through the specimen for enhanced visibility of translucent and transparent objects. Brightfield (BF) illumination allows the specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light background. Tungsten (incandescent) illumination provides bright light, and a rheostat controls the amount of light emanating from the lamp. The 1.25 NA Abbe condenser can be adjusted to control the distance of the light from the stage and has an iris diaphragm to optimize the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The condenser is controlled using a spiral mechanism. The mechanical stage has 1mm stage divisions, locks the slide into place, and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide. It has a traveling range of 2-3/4 x 3/4 inches, and is 5 x 4-1/2 inches (125 x 115mm) (W x D; where W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back). Nested coaxial coarse and fine focus eases focusing for left- and right-handed viewers, and a rack-and-pinion mechanism provides precise and secure focusing. Focus tension control prevents stage drift. The metal frame has a stain-resistant enamel finish for durability and to ease cleaning.Microscope SpecificationsHeadMonocularEyepiecesWF10x, WF20x (23mm)Lenses10x, 20x, 40xS DIN achromatic (20mm)StageMechanicalFocusBilateral coarse and fineCondenser1.25 NA AbbeLight sourceTungstenDiaphragmIrisIllumination typeBrightfield (BF)Power110VStage dimensions5 x 4-1/2 inches (W x D)Stage traveling range2-3/4 x 3/4 inches (W x D)W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.Camera SpecificationsResolution0.3MP (640 x 480 effective pixels)Image typeStill image and video display and captureCamera typeBrightfieldCamera sensorCMOS (color)Magnification40xReduction lensNoneMounting size23mmComputer connectionUSB 2.0File formatsJPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMPSoftware packageImage capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and LinuxCamera driver compatibilityWindows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and LinuxMicroscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.What's in the Box?AmScope M600B-E monocular microscope with mechanical stageWF10x eyepiece, 23mmWF20x eyepiece, 23mm4x DIN achromatic objective, 20mm10x DIN achromatic objective, 20mm40xS DIN achromatic objective, 20mm100xS (oil) DIN achromatic objective, 20mm0.3MP digital camera (MD35)USB 2.0 cableSoftware CDStage clips, pairSpare tungsten bulbSpare fuseDust coverInstructions

• Digital compound microscope and a 0.3MP camera with USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector
• Monocular viewing head with interchangeable 23mm 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing, and anti-mold head to preserves optics in high-humidity area
• Forward-facing nosepiece with precision-ground 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic glass objectives provide color correction of magnified images
• Brightfield imaging with rheostat-controlled tungsten (incandescent) illumination and spiral-control 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, and rack-and-pinion focus control for precise focus, clear examination, and light control
• Double-layer mechanical stage with 1.0mm stage divisions and stage stop, and graduated coarse and fine focus with tension control to prevent stage drift