Quick Answer: The Microscope Eyepiece Camera is a 2MP USB 2.0 camera that slides straight into a microscope eyepiece tube of 23 mm, 30 mm or 30.5 mm diameter in place of an eyepiece.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Fits directly into 23 mm, 30 mm and 30.5 mm eyepiece tubes
No additional adapters needed
2MP resolution with picture and video output
USB 2.0 interface with a removable mini USB cable
Magnification depends on the microscope it is attached to
The camera replaces one of the microscope's eyepieces, so the view through the objective can be captured as still pictures or video, which makes it handy for educational work. Frame rate rises as resolution is lowered, from 5 frames per second at 1600 x 1200 to 22 at 640 x 480.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Will the eyepiece camera fit my microscope? It fits directly into eyepiece tubes of 23 mm, 30 mm or 30.5 mm diameter without extra adapters.
Q2. What magnification does the camera give? The camera itself adds none; magnification depends on the microscope it is fitted to.