Celestron 5Mp Handheld Digital Microscope Pro, 20X - 200X Magnification

I bought this about 5 years ago. It worked great and I liked it. But one day it just stopped working on Windows 10, after a Windows update. Celestron never updated the software. The software that comes with it, and the software on their website both no longer work with Windows.So basically, I paid 100 dollars for a paperweight. Don't take my word for it. Do a search online, many people talking about the same thing with this unit.

Génial ! Il y a une subtilité pour le logiciel (il y a deux versions) et l'une ne fonctionne pas avec cette caméra. Sinon qualité d'image vraiment bonne comparé à un équivalent Chinois. Et surtout on peut mesurer des choses avec ! Bref très content de cet achat

lo uso para dar talleres de biología con niños y es un éxito total, muy fácil de usar, buena resolución.es una herramienta muy sencilla pero explotable como microscopio estereoscópico.Usando un poco de ingenio la herramienta se puede usar de modo profesional con resultados aceptables.

I tried & returned 4 cheaper scopes prior to this one.Usage: examining, repairing electronic circuits and larger objects such as electric motors.Pluses; On Windows an easy install. Worked perfectly as soon as it was connected. BONUS: This will work with no issues on most Linux disributions using any webcam app (I use "Cheese").Minuses: The camera pole is too short for me so I use a longer tube to fix it (see pic). Will mount it on a camera tripod to get at difficult-to-see places.HIGHLY RECCOMENDED

The image quality is really good. There is a little bit of a lag in the video, but that is permissible. Note that there are two models in this microscope, one says B and the other does not. Since my laptop did not have a CD-Drive, I had to download the software from the net. That is when I realized that there are two versions of the microscope, and you need different software for each.Setting up the microscope was easy. The rack-and-pinion system in the stand could have been a little sturdier, but the current one will do the job for most routine usage. Only issue is that there are two clips on the stage. While important for examining flat objects, they create an issue if one needs to examine a plate, which is my usage. So I will have to remove the clip and sand the two protrusions to which they are attached. While not a major issue, I would have been happier if the clips were removable more easily and the protrusions were not there. However, this is not a deal-breaker at all. Overall, for the price, the image quality is really good. I have much more expensive microscopes with me (~3 lakhs+) from highly reputed multi-national companies. The image quality of this will easily compare with those. Check the attached picture that shows Drosophila eggs at close to the minimum magnification of the instrument. So happy with the purchase.