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We are proud to introduce the Discovery line of optical instruments, manufactured by Levenhuk and sponsored by Discovery.
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The Levenhuk Discovery Pico Polar digital microscope is a biological microscope with 1.3MP digital camera. It can be used not only for classic microcosm observations, but also to capture photos and videos of your research. This microscope will prove useful for studies and a great choice for scientific hobbies. It is easy to use, even a beginner will have no problem using it. The microscope is sold accompanied by an educational book on the microcosm.
Achromatic optics and micrometric focusing
The monocular head can be rotated 360° around to the vertical axis. Furthermore, it can be tilted at 30°. This is useful for prolonged and group observations, as it makes working under the microscope more comfortable. The optics, i.e. the achromatic objectives and the wide-field eyepiece, are made of glass. The 40x objective is equipped with a retractable spring protective mechanism that protects the front lens from scratches. The magnification range of this microscope is from 40x to 400x. Sharpness can be adjusted using the side knobs for coarse focusing.
Adjustable LED lighting system
The microscope is equipped with an LED lighting with brightness adjustment. It is powered by batteries (not included) or by mains electricity (AC adapter included). The stage is equipped with simple clips to secure the slide. The diaphragm disc is positioned under the stage.
A 1.3 MP digital camera is included for capturing photos and videos
The camera 1.3 MP digital camera allows you to show the image of the sample placed under the lens on an external screen, take photos and record videos. Everything placed on the table comes into his field of vision. The camera installs directly into the eyepiece tube (after removing the standard eyepiece) and connects to the computer via USB cable. You also need to install the software included in the kit. The resolution of each frame is 1280x1024 pixels. It is possible to record videos with 30 frames per second, which allows for very smooth images. The basic image processing functions (adjusting the brightness, changing the image size, etc.) are also possible.
The educational book "Invisible World" is included
The educational book "Invisible World" is a pleasant addition to the microscope: a well-written teaching guide with lively illustrations. Contains the history of the creation of the microscope, descriptions of scientific experiments that you can carry out at home, a list of the most interesting creatures that populate the microcosm and much more.
Features:
Features:
- 360° rotatable monocular head
- Achromatic, 40–400x magnification; 1.3 MP digital camera
- Dual, adjustable LED lighting system
- Powered by standard batteries or mains electricity
- Table with clothespins; macro and micrometric focusing
- Accompanied by a colorful educational book
The kit includes:
- Microscope
- WF10x eyepiece
- Achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x, 40xs
- Digital camera: 1.3 MP
- USB 2.0
- Software CD
- AC adapter with power cord
- Dust cover
- Educational book "Invisible World"
- User manual and warranty card
| Brand | Discovery |
| Warranty | 10 лет |
| EAN | 5905555014913 |
| Package size (WxDxH) | 35x22x17 cm |
| Shipping weight | 2.28 kg |
| Type | digital, light/optical, biological |
| Tested | monocular |
| Optics material | optical glass |
| Vertical tube | 360° rotatable |
| Tilting angle of the head | 30° |
| Magnification, x | 40 — 400 |
| Magnification range | 200x to 800x |
| Eyepiece tube diameter, mm | 23.2 |
| Eyepieces | WF10x |
| Achromatic objectives | : 4x , 10x, 40xs (spring) |
| Nosepiece nosepiece | for 3 objectives |
| Stage, mm | 90x90 |
| Range of movement of the stage, mm | 0–10, vertical |
| Table features | with clips |
| Capacitor | NA 0.65 |
| Diaphragm | disc diaphragm (6 apertures) |
| Focus | coaxial, macrometric (0.5 mm) and micrometric (0.002 mm) |
| Body | metal |
| Lighting | LED |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Power | 110-240 V, 3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Power: batteries/built-in battery | yes |
| Light source type | bottom: 0.2 W, top: 0.1 W |
| Operating temperature range, °C | 5 — 40 |
| User level | beginners |
| User level assembly and installation difficulty | easy |
| Software languages | English, French, German, Polish, Chinese, Turkish, Russian | td> |
| Application | scholastic/educational |
| Lighting position | double |
| Search method | bright field |
| Digital camera included | yes |
| Set with pencil case/case/bag | dust cover |
| Maximum resolution | 1280x1024 |
| Megapixel | 1.3 |
| Sensor element | CMOS 1/3" |
| Pixel size, µm | 2.7×2.7 |
| Video recording |
| Video recording |
| td> | yes |
| Image format | *.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif, etc. |
| Video format | recording: *.wmv, *.avi, *.h264 (Windows 8 and later), *h265 (Windows 10 and later) |
| Spectral range, nm | 380-650 (integrated IR filter) |
| White balance |
| White balance |
| td> | manual, automatic |
| Exposure control | manual, automatic |
| Frame rate | 30@1520x856, 30@760x428 |
| Position of use | in the eyepiece tube, instead of the eyepiece |
| Exposure method | ERS (electronic curtain shutter) |
| Software, drivers | LevenhukLite |
| Programmable options | image size, brightness |
| Output | USB 2.0 |
| System requirements | Windows 8/10/11 (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 or later, minimum 2 GB RAM, USB 2.0 port, CD-ROM |
| Camera power | via USB cable |
