The Handheld Digital Microscope Called Zoomy
May 16, 2011 by Michael
Filed under USB Gadgets
I remember at school thoroughly enjoying looking at bacteria and small objects under a microscope. Since those days the technology has improved considerably and now more powerful microscopes are available for lower prices. Today’s USB gadget is called the Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope by Learning Resources and is available at Amazon.
With a magnifying capability of 35-53x, images can be displayed on your computer screen via USB as you move the microscope over an item being closely looked at. This process beats my memories of staring down an old fashioned microscope trying not to poke myself in the eye with the viewing lens.
The Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope is easy enough even for a 3 year old to use. This gadget will help make science fun and interesting for kids and students of all ages. Videos and images can also be recorded on the computer by pressing the button positioned on the Zoomy digital microscope.
Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope Specifications
- Easy enough for children aged 4 and above
- Handheld digital microscope
- Displays digital images on your computer screen, captures photos and even records video
- Download images and videos directly to your computer
- No batteries required
- Provides clear and sharp images via high-quality resolution
- Features 640 x 480 pixels (interpolation up to 1200 x 1600 pixels)
- Illuminates dark segments on objects
- Ergonomically designed for perfect fit in children or adult hands
- Compatible with computer featuring USB ports, i.e. Mac or PC
Available: Amazon
Price: $59.99
Zoom in and out with a Digital Microscope
June 29, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Electronic Gadgets
Ever wondered how the dirt patterns on your window panes actually look like, or how different your finger prints are from your friend’s finger prints? If you are searching for a device that provides you with these facilities then your stop ends here.
The 1.3 megapixel digital microscope allows you to capture images of any object under the sun. You can capture still images as well as moving objects. This microscope can be easily connected to the usb drive of your personal computers. The microscope is also provided with an easy-to-use user interface. Zoom-in and zoom-out features are readily available. You can magnify an image upto 200 times. Software is also provided wherein you can manipulate the images using drawing tools. The microscope is detachable from the stand so you can easily manoeuvre to get a closer snap.
Digital Microscope Specifications:
- Resolution: 1280 x 1024 (1.3M)
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Frame rate: up to 30fps
- Dimension: 10cm (h) x 3.2cm (dia)
- Weight: 0.2 lb (90g) on: 10 ~ 50X, 200X Continuous Optical zoom
Nikon Digital Microscope
February 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Digital Camera Gadgets
When I was at school, science was my favorite subject, Why? Well I loved mixing chemicals together and most of all looking at things under the microscope during Biology classes.
Nikon, have released a great gadget for adults like me who want to recreate some of their childhood memories.The product is called the Nikon Fabre Photo EX and is a camera attachment that turns the whole setup into a pretty powerful portable digital microscope. The Fabre Photo EX hardware is easy to setup, simply just screw it into the lens mounting on your camera. Utilizing a DSLR sensor (and a mixture of mirrors, lenses, etc) images of up to 45X magnification can be taken.
The Nikon Fabre Photo EX is powered by one Alkaline AA battery which gives enough power to operate the microscope for ten hours. The battery also provides power for the LED light for working in dim conditions altering shading and brightness.
Price: $1200
Available: Feb 20, 2009
USB Digital Microscope
May 19, 2008 by admin
Filed under USB Gadgets
This USB 2.0 powered Digital Microscope can zoom in and magnify items making them x20, x50, and x200 larger. The simple plug and play device allows magnified images and videos to be saved directly to your computer hard drive.
Other than messing about and looking like a geeky scientist the USB microscope has many uses ranging from forensics, printing, and quality control fields.
Features:
- Built-in LEDs for illumination (8 LEDs)
- Magnification: 20x, 50x, 200x
- Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels for image capture
- LED on/off controlled by software
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Frame rate: up to 30fps
- Dimension: 10cm (h) x 3.2cm (dia)
- Weight: 0.2 lb (90g)
- Includes: Microscope, Microscope stand, DinoCapture Software (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Vista, Mac OS9, OSX)
- One year warranty
USB 2.0 Digital Microscope Video
Price: $199.99
