Scalar Portable USB Microscope M3

Scalar is the world’s leader in Touch and View™ microscopes since 1987.

Scalar M3 is a high resolution, handheld microscope with wide ranging applications, including science education, cosmetic counseling, dermatologic diagnosis, quality inspections and more.

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CONTENTS OF BASIC SET M3

USB Micscope M3 full lens set

USB microscope M3 body
0x lens MOL
30x polarization/non-polarization lens M30N
50x lens M50
100x lens M100
200x lens M200
C-mount adaptor
Standard software(CD-ROM)

USB Micscope M3 30xN set

USB microscope M3 body
30x polarization/non-polarization lens M30N
Standard software(CD-ROM)

USB Micscope M3 50xN set

USB microscope M3 body
50x lens M50
Standard software(CD-ROM)

Image sensor	1/3 inch CMOS sensor
Highest resolution	1280×1024 pixels
Interface	USB2.0 (Type A male)
Magnification	Varies based on attached lens ranging from 0 to 200 x magnification (when displayed on a 14-inch video monitor)
Weight	About 200g (with lens unit attached)
Power Consumption	About 400mA (when lens illumination is on)
Length of cable	About 1.8m
Capture Button	Initiates still and movie capture in the attached software
Light switch	ON/OFF switch for lens LEDs [A-OFF-B] (Whether A side or B side is on varies based on attached lens)
Mount Screw	1/4″-20 threads (screw:attached on two places)
Lens Release Button	Disengages lens lock pin for lens removal
Video Preview	30fps 320×240 pixels (QVGA) 15fps 640×480 pixels (VGA) 3.75fps 1280×1024 pixels (SXGA) Varies based on specifications and application work condition of your PC
Video Controls	Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Gamma and Sharpness Light Source/White Balance options include M3 LED, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight and Auto
Still Capture	320×240 pixels (QVGA) 640×480 pixels (VGA) 1280×1024 pixels (SXGA)
Video capture	320×240 pixels (QVGA)
Driver	USB Video Class USB Human Interface Device (HID) Class *Standard of Windows XP (after SP2) and later
Operating Environments	USB Shot: USB2.0 usually attached to Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or later version CPU equivalent to Pentium4.M3 Capture: USB2.0 usually attached to Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or later version, Windows 7, Windows 8 CPU equivalent to Pentium4.
Operating Temperature Range	5-40℃
Storage Temperature Range	-10 – 60℃ (without condensation)