This small wonder is a real metal microscope with coated-glass optics. Plug it into any USB-equipped computer and the DM52 instantly turns into a full-featured digital microscope. Professional parfocal, par-centered objectives and a 10× widefield eyepiece provide clear, crisp images.

Rechargeable LED illumination with intensity control gives the microscope full portability and optimal lighting for viewing a wide variety of specimens. A moveable, gliding stage makes bringing specimens into the field of view a snap.

Use either one of the included Motic® software applications to capture still, moving, or time-lapse images. Quantify the images and make learning fun with the integrated, accurate measuring function. Includes Motic® Play and Motic® Educator software.

• Coated-glass 4x, 10x, and spring-loaded 40x objectives
• Fine-touch, single-focus control on both sides
• Removeable 110- to 240-V variable voltage charger
• CMOS imaging chip with 640 x 480 still-image resolution
• Size, 12"H x 4 1/2"W x 6"D; weight, 4 1/2 lb

System requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Macintosh OS X.