Digital Low Power Stereo Microscope Buyer’s Guide
Digital Low Power Stereo Microscopes
Digital low power stereo microscopes are used in high schools for dissecting, in industrial settings for quality control and inspection and in manufacturing. The digital component to the microscope allows you to capture and save images, or to view a live image on your computer monitor or a monitor that is attached to the microscope. The low magnification of the microscope enables you to view small parts, insects, coins, any item you might hold in your hand but wish to see in more detail.
Digital Low Power Stereo Microscope
Digital Low Power Stereo Microscopes
- Now that you have decided you want a low power stereo digital microscope, below are a few other digital options to consider.
- Digital microscopes include a camera or LCD tablet for viewing live images.
- Digital microscopes allow you to capture and save images and many cameras include software for making measurements or adding text to images.
- Before purchasing a digital microscope, consider how you would like to use the microscope. Do you have room to set a laptop next to the microscope? If not, would a tablet camera on top of the microscope work better? Would a WiFi camera be good for your needs? If you want to project the image onto a large screen in a classroom figure out if your LCD projection system uses S-Video, HDMI or USB input. This will help determine what type of digital camera you need.
- Finally, there are benefits to having a detachable camera. A built-in microscope camera can be nice because there are no camera parts that can be removed from the microscope. However, should the camera break or if you ever want to upgrade the camera at some point, replacing the camera is not an option when the camera is integrated into the microscope system.
Recommended Digital Low Power Stereo Models
High School – Adult Digital S2D-SPS Microscope (about $1,175)
This digital stereo microscope has 10x and 30x magnification and includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with software. The microscope uses an LED ring light, This magnification is best for coin or stamp collectors. 5-year microscope warranty, 1 year camera warranty. Shop for this digital stereo microscope here.
High School – Adult Digital Microscope S2-SPS-LCD (about $1,175)
The S2-SPS-LCD is a dual magnification 10x and 30x stereo microscope with either an 8″ or 10″ Android tablet mounted on the trinocular port. The tablet camera allows you to view a live image from beneath the microscope and the touch screen is used to capture images. LED ring light. This microscope is used by teachers for dissection and often in industry for basic quality control. Microscope 5-year warranty, camera 1-year warranty. Shop for this digital stereo microscope here.
University – Adult Richter Optica S6D-RLT Digtal Stereo Microscope (about $1,595)
This microscope has a zoom magnification of 7x-45x and includes a 3.2 megapixel USB camera mounted on the trinocular port. Includes software for measuring and capturing images. The stand includes built-in top and bottom LED illumination. Auxiliary lenses are available to increase or decrease both working distance and magnification. Microscope is used in Universities and industrial settings. 5-year microscope warranty, 1-year camera warranty. Shop for this microscope here.
University – Adult Richter Optica S6HDMON-RLT Digtal HD Stereo Microscope with HD Monitor (about $2,175)
This microscope has a zoom magnification of 7x-45x and includes a HD digital camera with SD card, USB connection, HDMI connection and 12″ HD monitor. Includes software for image capture and measurement on computer. 5 megapixel image capture. The stand includes built-in top and bottom LED illumination. Auxiliary lenses are available to increase or decrease both working distance and magnification. Microscope is used in Universities and industrial settings. 5-year microscope warranty, 1-year camera warranty. Shop for this microscope here.
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