This is a small microscope that comes in a case that is about 2 inches x 4 inches x 1 inch in size. It offers 2 LED light sources. The microscope also has 60x to 100x magnification. Upon ordering this it came with a carrying case, the microscope, and a set of instructions.
To start with the light sources this can project in the times of low lighting situation. First of course is your typical LED light and the other is a UV light. Since they are LED you do not have to worry about them burning out anytime soon. Usual shelf life to my knowledge is 30,000 hours or more. There is a slide bar on the side of the unit that controls these lights. In the middle of the 3 setting is the off. The UV and light are on either side of the off setting. It is a simple slide to the right or left to chose which light you need.
Next is the magnification of this pocket scope. It has a turn dial on the side of the unit for adjusting the magnification. It is a round knob that turns like the hands of a clock. The scope will magnify 60x to 100x. There is a second turn knob located below the magnification knob. This second knob is your focus for fine tuning what you are trying to look at. It works on the same function of turning like clock hands to adjust. The scope also comes with a rubber eye cup to make it more comfortable to use.
It is a very compact scope to say the least. It will fit easily in a shirt pocket. Total weight of this is only a few ounces so it is not going to feel like it is pulling the collar of your shirt through your neck. The carrying case included with this is actually very nice. It is a semi soft shelled case that closes with a zipper. The zipper on this case is the only thing that I can say is sub-par. It could possible give problems after extended use because it is a low grade.
If you are looking for a very compact microscope to have on hand for looking at things like very small print on a circuit board for instance this is a tool to most certainly consider. I would like to thank Wendy and affiliates for sending me this pocket microscope to try out and share my opinion.
Can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018796TVO
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