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Quarter side profile of an Orion MicroXplore™ 2MP USB Handheld Microscope assembled, with the LED illuminator powered on.

MicroXplore 2MP USB Handheld Microscope

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The MicroXplore™ 2MP USB Handheld Microscope is a compact and versatile digital microscope designed for high-resolution inspection and imaging across a wide range of applications. Featuring a powerful 2-megapixel imaging sensor with a maximum still image resolution of 1600 × 1200 pixels, this microscope delivers clear, detailed images and video directly to your computer via USB connection. With an impressive adjustable magnification range of 1x to 1000x, users can examine everything from fine surface textures to intricate electronic components.

The microscope is equipped with eight adjustable LED illumination lights to ensure proper lighting even at high magnification levels. A mechanical stand with a geared focus rack provides stability and precise focusing, allowing users to capture sharp, accurate images. Designed for remote viewing through a computer, the MicroXplore is ideal for educational use, engineering and quality control work, dermatology examinations, hobbyist collections, and portable field use with a laptop.

Powered directly through USB, the microscope supports video capture at up to 30 frames per second and is compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10. Lightweight and easy to use, it offers a practical digital microscopy solution for both professional and personal use.

Product Specifications

  • Sensor: 2 MP CMOS imaging sensor delivers up to ~1600 × 1200 still image resolution via software.
  • Magnification: ~1×–1000× adjustable via zoom wheel and focus adjustments.
  • Illumination: 8 adjustable white LED lights around the objective, adjustable brightness to light up specimens.
  • USB Interface: USB 2.0 connection for power and data to computer.
  • Video Frame Rate: Up to ~30 fps at typical resolutions.
  • Included Stand: Mechanical stand for stability and adjustable positioning while viewing.
  • Computer Compatibility: Works with computers (Windows) that support USB video devices and appropriate software/drivers.
  • Applications: Magnification and inspection of coins, stamps, circuit boards, insects, skin/scalp, plants, and other small objects.
  • Software: Requires compatible software on PC for live view, capture, and recording, original drivers may be outdated and need third-party drivers.

Product Features

  • Offers a wide magnification range from approximately 1× up to around 1000×
  • Illumination ring around the lens provides bright, adjustable lighting on specimens even at high magnification
  • Shows your subject in real time and lets you capture images and video through software on your PC
  • Connects to a Windows computer via USB
  • Handheld form factor plus stand makes it flexible for both field and lab work
  • Software and driver notes: Original drivers/software may need to be downloaded from third-party sources (e.g., Touptek Photonics) for compatibility with newer systems

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What’s Included

  • 2 MP Handheld Digital Microscope
  • Microscope Stand
  • Resolution Test Card

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