Powerful 60-100x magnifation to view even the smallest details
built in light provides a bright, clear image
rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing
Editorial Review:
A powerful 60-100x magnification microscope with an extremely lightweight and portable design, the MicroMax features a built-in light that provides a bright, clear image and a rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Its small size fits easily in your pocket, so you can to bring with you anywhere you want to explore. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Works well enough for me For what I needed this for, it works well. I don't know what the actual magnification is, but I'm not worried for the price I paid. The added light feature is really useful, too.
Useful toy you won't mind taking into the field This little field microscope is a good bargain. Powerful enough to see details that can't be observed with the naked eye, light enough to take everywhere - maybe even backpacking, if you left the batteries out. Plus, it's cheap enough that you won't worry about taking it into the field. Although toy-quality, the microscope is easily strong enough to use in plant and mineral identification. I have not tried mushroom spores, nor have I found a good way to use it for observing pond life. I would remove... more info
very small, there are better choices. when they say it fits in your shirt pocket they're not kidding. you could probably fit 3 of these in a shirt pocket. nothing about this tiny scope impressed me. average at best quality & optics. there are better lighted handhelds w/much better optics for around the same price.
Smart Little Instrument, Even if its Magnification Claims Are Overrated The things I like most about this microscope are its portability, ease of use, and built in lamp. It's handy for indulging your curiosity to see what things look like up close. The scope claims a magnification of 60x-100x. As others have already noted, this is exaggerated. Being of a scientific mind. I decided to test the claim myself using calipers and a fine ruler. I compared the diameter of the true field of view versus the diameter of the magnified field of view. I obtained a magnification ratio... more info
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