Celestron PentaView LCD Digital Microscope
The Celestron PentaView LCD Digital Microscope offers a blend of advanced features and ease of use, ideal for professionals and serious hobbyists alike. This microscope boasts a wide magnification range...
The Celestron PentaView LCD Digital Microscope offers a blend of advanced features and ease of use, ideal for professionals and serious hobbyists alike. This microscope boasts a wide magnification range from 40x to 600x, which can be expanded up to 2400x with its digital zoom capability.
At the heart of the PentaView is a 4.3" LCD touchscreen, providing a clear and interactive way to view specimens. This is coupled with a 5MP CMOS built-in digital camera, perfect for capturing high-resolution images and videos of your samples.
The microscope comes equipped with five fully achromatic objective lenses (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 60x), ensuring sharp and color-accurate imaging. It features both top and bottom adjustable LED illumination for enhanced viewing of various specimens.
One of the unique features of the PentaView is its 180° rotatable LCD screen, making it easy to share observations with others. For larger groups or classroom settings, the microscope includes an AV/TV output with a cable for connection to televisions or projectors.
The fully mechanical stage provides precise slide manipulation, while the coarse and fine focus knobs aid in obtaining the perfect focus. A filter wheel/diaphragm further enhances the viewing experience.
For added versatility, the microscope includes an SD card slot with a 4GB SD card (supports up to 32GB) for storage, and an optional battery mode for use without direct power. It also comes with a universal AC adapter with multiple plugs for international use.
Included accessories are ten prepared slides, a hard carrying case, a dust cover, a touch pen, a USB cable, and an AV cable, making the Celestron PentaView LCD Digital Microscope a comprehensive package for lab work, educational purposes, and scientific research.
Specifications
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Type of Microscope: | LCD Desktop |
| Head: | 180° rotatable head w/4.3" TFT LCD Screen |
| Nosepiece: | Quad with click stop |
| Objective(s) Type: | (5) Achromatic objectives on turret |
| Objective(s) Standard: | DIN 35 RMS |
| Objective(s) Magnification: | 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 60x (included-not connected) |
| Objective(s) Thread: | WJ 4/5" x 1/36" |
| Focus Type(s): | Course Focus | Fine Focus |
| Focus Travel (per rotation): | 0.2mm to 35.3mm (.007" to 1.39") (est.) |
| Magnification Range: | 40x, 100x, 200x, 400x, 600x | Up to 2400x with digtial zoom |
| Illumination Type: | LEDs |
| Illumination Position(s): | TBD |
| Illumination Adjustability Mechanism: | Adjustable wheels at base |
| Power Source: | Universal 100 to 240V, 50/60 hz multi-country plug | (4) AA (optional) |
| Battery Options: | Yes (4AA) |
| Stage: | Fully mechanical with metal clips, 88mm x 88mm (3.5" x 3.5") | With Filter wheel | Red, blue, green | 1mm, 3mm, 6mm apertures |
| Condenser Type: | Aplantic |
| Condenser N.A.: | N.A. 65 |
| Stage Diaphragm: | Multiple on wheel |
| Eyepiece Type: | CMOS Sensor in lieu of eyepiece |
| Sensor Size: | 5MP | 1/2.5" |
| Pixel Size: | 2.2 μm |
| Screen type: | High definition touch, 480 x 272 pixels resolution, 109mm (4.3") with 4x digital zoom, rotates 180° |
| Screen Size: | 4.3" |
| Memory Type: | SD Card |
| Memory Size: | 8G SD included | Supports up to 32G |
| Port(s) In: | AC Plug (power) | SD Card slot (32Gmax) |
| Port(s) Out: | Video/ TV out | USB 2.0 |
| AC Adapter: | 5-6V DC, 200-1000mA tip positive electrical input. Jack should be 5.5mm (.21") OD, 2.1mm (.08") ID and 12.5mm (.49") long |
| Still image capture resolution: | 1920x1080 | 2048x1152 | 2560x1440 | 3072x1728 | 3648x2048 | 3072x1728 |
| Video resolution: | VGA (640 x 480) |
| Shutter trigger position: | On LCD Screen |
| Software: | Internal Firmware |
| Microscope Dimensions: | 78mm x 140mm x 330mm (7" x 5.5" x 13") |
| Microscope Weight: | 67 oz (1.9 kg) |
| Included Items: | 8GB SD Card | USB 2.0 Cable (data transfer) | 10 Prepared Slides | 4 plug, multi-country AC adapter | Dust Cover | Carrying Case |
| Solar Warning | |
| California Residents | View Proposition 65 Warning |