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USB 2.0 digital microscope with metal stand and eight adjustable LEDs

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics 40-1000x USB 2.0 Digital Microscope 2MP 8 LED

SKU CH-35CP-191A8

A USB 2.0 digital microscope offering 40 to 1000x magnification with a 2MP sensor, eight adjustable LEDs and a metal stand for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android OTG devices

  • Product typeMicroscopes
  • 40 to 1000x magnification reveals microscopic details
  • 2MP sensor captures 1280×1024 photos and video
  • Eight adjustable LEDs illuminate specimens evenly
  • USB 2.0 connection works with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android OTG
  • Metal stand keeps focus steady from 32 mm to 100 mm

What this microscope does and who uses it

The Corn Electronics 40-1000x USB 2.0 Digital Microscope captures still images and video at up to 1280 by 1024 resolution. It connects through a USB 2.0 interface and includes eight adjustable LEDs for illumination. The focus range spans 32 to 100 millimetres. It works with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS 10.5, Linux, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi and Android devices that support OTG. It does not support iOS devices.

Magnification range and practical headroom

Optical magnification runs from 40x to 1000x. At the low end the device suits larger specimens such as coins, stamps or circuit boards. At the high end it can resolve fine structures, though the 2 megapixel sensor limits detail when images are enlarged. Frame rate peaks at 30 frames per second at 600 lines of brightness; higher magnification or lower light will reduce the rate further.

USB 2.0 interface limits and software constraints

The USB 2.0 link caps transfer bandwidth, so sustained high-resolution video may drop frames. Snap and zoom buttons function only on Windows with the supplied Amcap software; Mac users rely on Photo Booth or Quick Camera, while Android users need a third-party app such as CameraFi. Linux and Chrome OS work with standard UVC drivers but offer no hardware button control.

How it compares

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Price $21.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,401 comparable items (median $93.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeMicroscopes

Questions about this item

Will the USB 2.0 connection work on my older Windows 7 laptop?

Yes, the microscope is compatible with Windows 7 through Windows 10 and uses the Amcap software available on the included CD or via download link.

How can I verify the 2MP sensor is capturing at the stated 1280x1024 resolution?

Open the Amcap software on Windows or Photo Booth on Mac, check the video settings menu, and confirm the resolution is set to 1280x1024 at up to 30 frames per second.

Does the package include the metal stand and CD, or do I need to buy a stand separately?

The metal stand is included in the box, along with a CD containing the Windows software; Mac and Android users download their apps separately.

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