Product Description

Nikon Stereoscopic 20x Field Microscope Mini USA

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5720 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 7314
• Dimensions: 3.50" h x 3.54" w x 4.88" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

• 20x magnification microscope with protective lens cover
• Water-resistant O-ring protects from rainy and damp environments
• Compact, easy to carry profile
• Convertible plate for various subjects
• Includes tripod socket, case and neckstrap

From the Manufacturer
Features include

• Water Resistant special O-ring for use in light rain and damp environments
• 20× Magnification enables observing subjects as 3-D images within a 11 mm diameter wide area
• 180 degree head rotation, plus extremely compact, streamlined and easy-to-carry profile
• Slide-type protective Lens Cover
• Torque Adjustment Ring allows changing the torque of the focusing handle
• Convertible Plate for the observation of various subjects, particularly convenient for observing subjects in liquid (Also usable with the plate removed)
• Wider 51-72mm Interpupillary Distance Range
• Convenient Tripod Socket
• Binocular style eyepieces allow comfortable long term viewing
• With case and neckstrap

Customer Reviews

a window on a new world
As a medical doctor somewhat unwillingly dragged in IT by the accidents of life, I suffer from frequent bouts of nostalgia, remembering fondly the time where I was studying life sciences. That's during one of those episode that I bought this gadget, thinking it would probably end up gathering dust on a shelve. Boy, I was wrong! The microscope is so light and well designed that it can be taken anywhere. It is up and running in a few seconds, it's waterproof and it is sturdy. Its optical quality is beyond reproach.

But what really stunned me is the sheer amount of interesting things the 20x magnification is putting within my reach: seemingly uninteresting insects such as aphids offer are seen tantalizing amount of detail; closely watching a dining spider is something you will not forget soon. In the vegetal world, patterns seem to pop out of nowhere. This is also an incredible educational toy for children since it turns the most basic garden into a giant natural history museum.

One caveat, but not an unexpected one: since it is designed to be extremely light, no light source is provided. A white led connected to a cheap 5V supply can be helpful in low light conditions.