For the low price, this is an extremely quality and fun little tool/toy. Its zoom level is very impressive - it can just barely see the smallest human cells and some microorganisms. Plus, it's nice that the zoom is variable with a slider and not fixed at increments like many more traditional microscopes. The two lights built in are really nice and I'm pretty sure it comes with a battery (AA) installed already.
Focusing, especially at the high levels, can be a little challenging but I think some other reviews are maybe being a bit dramatic. If you have decent fine motor control you'll be fine after a few minutes of playing with it (or maybe there is some variation between individual scopes and I just got one that is easier to focus, who knows).
I've found the best use of this microscope is looking at "larger" objects like insects, to get up close detailed views of anatomical features too small to be seen with the eye.
The included clip for taking photos with the phone is a nice inclusion. With large phones or phones with big cases the whole system becomes very unstable, and centering the phone's camera in the clip's hole and keeping it centered can be a bit tricky (more tricky than focusing the scope itself imo). I've attached a couple photos of (dead) insects I took through the microscope with my phone.
My only actual complaint with it is cleaning some of the optics is either really difficult or not possible since the thing isn't assembled with any screws and as far as I can tell there's no way to really open it up or take it apart.
Regardless, overall for $20 I just don't think you can get anything better. It has a few downsides that I've mentioned but I can't honestly knock off any stars for them because ultimately it does work, it works really well, and it's extremely cheap.
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | HUTACT Optics | BEBANG INC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| max magnification | — | — | 120 multiplier x | 120 multiplier x | 250 multiplier x |
| light source type | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| objective lens | Achromatic | Achromatic | — | Achromatic | Achromatic |
| material | Acrylic | ABS acrylic | ABS acrylic | Plastic | Plastic |
| voltage | 220 volts | 3 volts | 3 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts |
Product Description
100x-250x LED UV Pocket Microscope
MicroFlip
- Aspheric lens system for ultra precise image quality.
- Smartphone digiscoping clip included.
Lab Tested Magnification
Our team of Engineers personally test each and every one of our optical products for 100% magnification accuracy. Don't be fooled by what you see!
Versatile Magnification Range
Zoom from 100x to 250x for precise exploration, ideal for various applications including inspecting geology, biological specimen, or everyday objects!
Excellent Illumination
Enjoy clear visibility with the built-in LED and UV lights, perfect for professional fieldwork, classrooms, and all other detailed observations.
Effortless Digiscoping
Easily capture your discoveries with the smartphone adapter clip, ideal for sharing and recording research findings across diverse fields.
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Excellent for the price
For the low price, this is an extremely quality and fun little tool/toy. Its zoom level is very impressive - it can just barely see the smallest human cells and some microorganisms. Plus, it's nice that the zoom is variable with a slider and not fixed at increments like many more traditional microscopes. The two lights built in are really nice and I'm pretty sure it comes with a battery (AA) installed already.Focusing, especially at the high levels, can be a little challenging but I think some other reviews are maybe being a bit dramatic. If you have decent fine motor control you'll be fine after a few minutes of playing with it (or maybe there is some variation between individual scopes and I just got one that is easier to focus, who knows).I've found the best use of this microscope is looking at "larger" objects like insects, to get up close detailed views of anatomical features too small to be seen with the eye.The included clip for taking photos with the phone is a nice inclusion. With large phones or phones with big cases the whole system becomes very unstable, and centering the phone's camera in the clip's hole and keeping it centered can be a bit tricky (more tricky than focusing the scope itself imo). I've attached a couple photos of (dead) insects I took through the microscope with my phone.My only actual complaint with it is cleaning some of the optics is either really difficult or not possible since the thing isn't assembled with any screws and as far as I can tell there's no way to really open it up or take it apart.Regardless, overall for $20 I just don't think you can get anything better. It has a few downsides that I've mentioned but I can't honestly knock off any stars for them because ultimately it does work, it works really well, and it's extremely cheap.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
For the low price, this is an extremely quality and fun little tool/toy. Its zoom level is very impressive - it can just barely see the smallest human cells and some microorganisms. Plus, it's nice that the zoom is variable with a slider and not fixed at increments like many more traditional microscopes. The two lights built in are really nice and I'm pretty sure it comes with a battery (AA) installed already.
Focusing, especially at the high levels, can be a little challenging but I think some other reviews are maybe being a bit dramatic. If you have decent fine motor control you'll be fine after a few minutes of playing with it (or maybe there is some variation between individual scopes and I just got one that is easier to focus, who knows).
I've found the best use of this microscope is looking at "larger" objects like insects, to get up close detailed views of anatomical features too small to be seen with the eye.
The included clip for taking photos with the phone is a nice inclusion. With large phones or phones with big cases the whole system becomes very unstable, and centering the phone's camera in the clip's hole and keeping it centered can be a bit tricky (more tricky than focusing the scope itself imo). I've attached a couple photos of (dead) insects I took through the microscope with my phone.
My only actual complaint with it is cleaning some of the optics is either really difficult or not possible since the thing isn't assembled with any screws and as far as I can tell there's no way to really open it up or take it apart.
Regardless, overall for $20 I just don't think you can get anything better. It has a few downsides that I've mentioned but I can't honestly knock off any stars for them because ultimately it does work, it works really well, and it's extremely cheap.
Focusing, especially at the high levels, can be a little challenging but I think some other reviews are maybe being a bit dramatic. If you have decent fine motor control you'll be fine after a few minutes of playing with it (or maybe there is some variation between individual scopes and I just got one that is easier to focus, who knows).
I've found the best use of this microscope is looking at "larger" objects like insects, to get up close detailed views of anatomical features too small to be seen with the eye.
The included clip for taking photos with the phone is a nice inclusion. With large phones or phones with big cases the whole system becomes very unstable, and centering the phone's camera in the clip's hole and keeping it centered can be a bit tricky (more tricky than focusing the scope itself imo). I've attached a couple photos of (dead) insects I took through the microscope with my phone.
My only actual complaint with it is cleaning some of the optics is either really difficult or not possible since the thing isn't assembled with any screws and as far as I can tell there's no way to really open it up or take it apart.
Regardless, overall for $20 I just don't think you can get anything better. It has a few downsides that I've mentioned but I can't honestly knock off any stars for them because ultimately it does work, it works really well, and it's extremely cheap.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
And so on with the product. I am definitely giving this a 100% positive review. When I saw it on Amazon, I thought it would be something my grandson would like. After looking at others, this one seemed the best for the price.
I had a such a hard time putting it down, I spent hours using it this morning!!
The microscope is built sturdy, slim enough for your pocket, purse, or hand, big or small. The functions are all easy to use. And when I used it on my phone, I was even more impressed. I have not tried the slide yet, but I can only guess based on what short time I have played around with it, that will be a favorable feature as well.
As for the price, I did get it on sale, but I believe even full price it is worth it. So much that I will be keeping this one and not only ordering another for my grandson, but also for my high school aged son and my husband, who both want one too!
Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Very impressive pocket size microscope!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
Firstly, I'd like to mention when I received my order yesterday that the one I got was used and missing the clip. I submitted my request for a replacement and let me say, in just under 24 hours later, I already got a new replacement. I have NEVER experienced such rapid and hassle free service. Amazon amazes me more every day!Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
And so on with the product. I am definitely giving this a 100% positive review. When I saw it on Amazon, I thought it would be something my grandson would like. After looking at others, this one seemed the best for the price.
I had a such a hard time putting it down, I spent hours using it this morning!!
The microscope is built sturdy, slim enough for your pocket, purse, or hand, big or small. The functions are all easy to use. And when I used it on my phone, I was even more impressed. I have not tried the slide yet, but I can only guess based on what short time I have played around with it, that will be a favorable feature as well.
As for the price, I did get it on sale, but I believe even full price it is worth it. So much that I will be keeping this one and not only ordering another for my grandson, but also for my high school aged son and my husband, who both want one too!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Absolutely love this microscope except the phone clip it needs a phone case with stilts otherwise it's nearly impossible to capture images I also have a Galaxy ultra wich is big bulky and heavy and made me free hand my pictures threw the clip away if not for that it would be a 5 star item.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
This is perfect for children who are curious about nature. My 5 year old and I enjoyed it. It does take some patience to adjust the focus but otherwise an awesome little microscope for tiny hands. We looked at Aphids, monarch butterfly wings, pollen on a bee, a bee's mouth/stinger, an ants legs, lichen on a tree bark, red paint on her nails and much more!
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GLAUCO DOS SANTOS DE PIERI
Sensacional!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 25, 2022Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Timothy Cheung
Surprisingly easy to use, and greater than expected results!
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2022Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Timothy Cheung
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2022
Picture 1: a leaf from inside our house
Picture 2: a piece of coloured, patterned paper
Great value, I've definitely spent more on worse. This is less expensive, more compact and easier to use that other children's microscopes we've purchased.
Highly recommend!
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Sarai
Bueno👍 / Good
Reviewed in Mexico on August 15, 2022Style: Bundle Wtih LensVerified Purchase
Sarai
Reviewed in Mexico on August 15, 2022
Nota: hay que tener paciencia y/o algo de experiencia previa con uso de microscopios. Si no, ve tutoriales de YouTube. Te ayudarán a guiarte como enfocar, como buscar en el portaobjetos, etc.
En mi caso, no sirvió la luz UV, pero no importa mucho. La experiencia aun así es bastante buena.
Hay que tener en cuenta que en algunas laminillas son para ver como es la estructura de la porción anatómica. Identificar texturas. En otras, el acercamiento te permite ver con más claridad. Esto es debido al tipo de corte (algunos son delgados como rebanadas, y otros son porciones). Para darte una idea de lo que vas a ver, puedes traducir las palabras de la descripción de cada laminilla, y todo podria tener más sentido.
La lentilla para colocar el teléfono, funciona. Hay que encontrar la forma de que haga "click", para que se estabilice de mejor forma. Es un proceso simple y lo puede hacer un niño de 9 años (es real, mi hija puede usarlo ya por su cuenta). Hay que tener en cuenta que puedes seguir haciendo zoom con la pantalla del teléfono, lo que esta genial. También, hay que girar un poco el teléfono (por eso tiene que estar fijo junto con la lentilla), para que en la foto aparezca lo que encontraste en el microscopio.
Viene con las laminillas que promete, y viene con un portaobjetos extra, que ayuda mucho a que los niños recojan sus propias muestras y las examinen por ellos mismos.
Requiere pilas (no incluidas).
Espero les ayude. A nosotros nos encantó.
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Cindy
Muy buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2022Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Cindy
Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2022
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