Discovery Artisan 256 Digital Microscope

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We proudly present the Discovery optics series that is produced by Levenhuk and endorsed by Discovery.

The Discovery Artisan 256 microscope is a portable digital microscope with an LCD screen and rechargeable battery that can be used for a variety of professional tasks. It can be utilized for quality control of metals, soldering, electronics, and clock repair. Moreover, it can be used for jewelry and art objects evaluation, viewing the structure of stones, coins, and other things. A handheld microscope is often used to check the quality of goods in stores and detect any possible mold growing on fruit and vegetables. The microscope is user-friendly. It can work with a computer (Windows and Mac OS are supported) or TV, it also allows you to take pictures, record videos, and measure distances, angles, radii, and areas.

The image is formed by a built-in 5 camera with interpolation up to 12Mpx. The illumination around the objective includes 8 white LEDs with adjustable brightness. If you don’t need the illumination, you can turn it off. The microscope magnification range is from 20x to 500x, the focus can be adjusted in manual mode in the range from 0 to 30 mm.

The microscope’s body is rubber-armored, which provides for a comfortable grip. The set includes a small stand. You can use it for long-term observation. For easy transportation of the microscope, a pouch is included.

Note: A memory card is used to record photos and videos (not included).

Features:

Portable digital microscope with 3'' LCD Screen

Can be connected to a Windows or Mac OS TV or computer

Photo, video recording and object measurement functions

Digital camera instead of an objective lens: 5Mpx (interpolated to 12Mpx).

Magnification: 20-500x; focus: 0-30mm

8 white LEDs with adjustable brightness

Battery or AC powered, microSD support

Pouch for transportation and a stand included

The kit includes:

• Microscope
• Stand
• Adapter (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
• USB cable
• AV cable
• Li-ion rechargeable battery
• Strap
• Pouch
• Cleaning wipe
• Software CD
• User manual and warranty card

Recommendations on using the software:

In order for the program to operate correctly, please launch the installed application only when your microscope is connected to a PC and ready for observations.

Once connected to the PC, it does not support the magnification change function

Note: Remember that mains voltage in the U.S. and Canada is 110V and 220-240V in most European countries. Please refer to the specifications table for the correct voltage and never attempt to plug a 110 V device into a 220 V outlet and vice versa without using a converter.

The Discovery Artisan 256 digital microscope is not compatible with external digital cameras.

Specifications

• Product ID 78163
• Brand Discovery
• Warranty, years 10
• EAN 5905555012049
• Package size (LxWxH), cm 33x14.5x5
• Shipping Weight, kg 0.665
• Type digital, portable
• Head digital screen/PC monitor
• Optics material optical glass
• Nozzle 3" rotatable color LCD screen
• Magnification, x 20 – 500
• Focus manual, 0–30mm
• Body plastic
• Illumination LED
• Brightness adjustment ✓
• Power supply 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 5V, 1A output, Li-ion battery 3.7V/1050mAh
• Power supply: batteries/built-in battery yes
• Additional battery-operated work: 4 hours; charging time: 5 hours
• Megapixels 5 (with interpolation up to 12)
• Video recording yes
• Frame rate 30 frames per second
• Image format *.jpg
• Software, drivers photo and video processing software with objects measurement feature
• Output USB 2.0
• System requirements OS Windows 7/8/10, Mac 10.6 ~ 10.15; 1.8GHz Intel P4 and above, 512MB RAM, 32MB video card, USB 2.0, CD-ROM
• Ability to connect additional equipment supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB (not included)
• User level beginners, experienced users
• Assembly and installation difficulty level easy
• Video format *.avi
• Application for applied research
• Illumination location upper
• Research method bright field
• Pouch/case/bag in set pouch
• Maximum resolution 12Mpx, 9Mpx, 5Mpx, 3Mpx, 1.3Mpx, VGA