Basic USB Microscope
Product Code : EL-MA-10566
Quick Answer: The Basic USB Microscope is a hand-held USB microscope with VGA (640 x 480) imaging, magnification ranges of 10x-70x and 200x-230x set by a thumbwheel, and four white LEDs around the objective.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- VGA resolution imaging at 640 x 480 pixels
- Two magnification ranges, 10x-70x and 200x-230x, adjusted with a thumbwheel
- 4 white LEDs around the objective light the object; they stay on whenever the unit is powered
- Captures still pictures, real-time video at up to 30 frames per second and time-lapse video
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface with an integral cable strain relief
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Magnification | 10x~70x, 200x~230x |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| LEDs | 4, white, not switchable |
| Video frame rate | Up to 30 frames per second |
| Output | Picture, video, time-lapsed video |
| Dimensions | (L) 105 mm x (H) 32 mm |
| Material | Composite |
| Measurement / calibration | No |
About This Product
This hand-held microscope gives a live magnified view of the object, lit by its own ring of LEDs. Time-lapse video can be recorded and played back at a frame rate the user chooses. It uses standard working distance optics and has no measurement or calibration function. The Basic USB Microscope is available for supply within India and for export to Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, Cabo Verde, Kyrgyzstan and Timor-Leste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can the LEDs on the Basic USB Microscope be switched off?
No. The four white LEDs around the objective are always on while the microscope is connected to power.
Q2. What kinds of output can it record?
It records still pictures, real-time video at up to 30 frames per second, and time-lapse video that can be played back at a chosen frame rate.
Related: Microscopes & Accessories, Pro USB Microscope, Microscope Slides, Ground Edge 76 x 26mm.
For a quotation on the Basic USB Microscope, contact School Equipments India.
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