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Discover, learn, and explore the wonders of the natural world with the Carson MicroBrite Plus LED Lit Pocket Microscope! With up to 120x magnification and LED lighting, kids, adults, students and professionals alike can witness the tiniest details come to life in this powerful portable tool.
Our team of Engineers personally test each and every one of our optical products for 100% magnification accuracy. Don't be fooled by what you see!
Reveal all the hidden details with our advanced LED lighting system! Built in bright LED lights help you observe clear, detailed images with ease.
With a versatile magnification range, the MicroBrite adapts to your needs with precision. Adjust the zoom of your MicroBrite for stunning accuracy!
Microscope Base must be flush against a flat viewing surface, with the LED Light turned on to provide the highest clarity images in your studies.
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| Magnification Range | 60x - 120x | 100x - 250x | 60x -120x | 100x - 250x | 20x - 60x | 20x | 40x - 400x |
| Slides Included | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Phone Clip Included | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Additional UV Light | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| See Everyday Objects | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| See Slides | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| LED Lighting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Does this pocket microscope work on 3D (not flat) objects?
YES, but practice focusing and examining flat objects first.
A 3D object will work if placed near (but not inside) the bottom of microscope (clear part), but if you pre-focus the microscope on a flat object first, it will be much easier.
I'm looking at an object like a stamp and image is upside down / reversed. Is that right?
YES, most microscopes do this.
For handheld microscopes, the optical system flips and reverses the image, while magnifying it. This allows for an affordable and compact design. The microscope isn't broken, that's just how a pocket microscope works
What kind of things can I review with this microscope?
The MicroBrite can examine a diverse range of subjects, such as fabric, grass, sand, hair, skin, bugs, stamps or even a pineapple or worm! You can even observe larger microorganisms like bacteria, blood, germs, paramecium and euglena!
Can I use a smartphone with this microscope to take images and video?
The MM-300 version does not have a smartphone adapter, but you can buy the MM-310 adapter separate to work with it OR you can buy the MM-350 that comes with both the microscope and the smartphone adapter.
How do I get the best image when focusing with this portable microscope?
Always practice focusing on a flat object at the lowest power setting. Slowly turn the knob until you get close to seeing a focused image. Then turn the knob extremely slowly to get the perfect focus. Then up the power setting and slightly refocus.