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Carson Micro Max Lighted Microscope

Carson Micro Max Lighted Microscope

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Brand: Carson
Category: Sports

List Price: $15.00
Buy New: $9.99
You Save: $5.01 (33%)



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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6510

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.1

MPN: MM-100
Model: MM-100
UPC: 750668005496
EAN: 0750668005496
ASIN: B0009MFTSW

Release Date: May 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Extremely Lightweight and portable
  • Powerful 60-100x magnifation to view even the smallest details
  • built in light provides a bright, clear image
  • rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing
  • fits easily in your pocket to bring anywhere

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Carson's MicroMax is a powerful 60-100x magnification microscope with an extremely lightweight and portable design. Features a built-in light that provides a bright, clear image and a rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Fits easily in your pocket to bring with you anywhere.


Customer Reviews:   Read 2 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars very small, there are better choices.   July 4, 2008
 0 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.


4 out of 5 stars Smart Little Instrument, Even if its Magnification Claims Are Overrated   May 13, 2008
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 closer to 30x-50x.

If you want to use this scope to do research. Consider buying a computerized USB model with image, video, and time-lapse capture. (Orion MicroXplore PC200 Digital Handheld Scope)-

But if you're looking for something to give your kids or grandkids, or take with you on a trek in the outdoors, I highly recommend this microscope to you.



2 out of 5 stars too small   November 27, 2007
 0 out of 3 found this review helpful

I realize this is a MICRO, meaning small product, but it is so small it is very hard to use


5 out of 5 stars Very useful "toy"   August 30, 2007
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I agree with previous reviewer that this is more of a toy than a tool.

It is very small (about 3" tall) and easily portable. I found the product to be sturdy and well built. Controls are not smooth and it does feel cheap.

The item we received has a small pieace of stray material on the inside of the scope towards the rim of the lens. While it doesn't obstruct the main view of the subject, its presence is annoying.

It takes 2 AAA batteries (not supplied). There is a switch on the back to turn the light on and off. The light is bright and illuminates the subject very well. Overall, the product met my expectation and my family likes the product.



3 out of 5 stars quality of components   January 30, 2007
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I doubt this little guy gets the magnification it claims. the cheap plastic parts work like cheap plastic parts. The focus and zoom controls dont hold their positions between observations, while working on the same job. that being said the scope is relatively inexpensive and i have used worse. this is more of a smart toy than a tool.





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