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Batteries Included: 1Batteries: 2 AAA Binding: Electronics Brand: Carson Color: Black EAN: 0750668005496 Item Dimensions: Label: Carson Optical Manufacturer: Carson Optical Model: MM-100 MPN: MM-100 Publisher: Carson Optical Release Date: May 01, 2005 Studio: Carson Optical Variation Description: Black Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Works well enough for meFor 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. Rating: - Useful toy you won't mind taking into the fieldThis 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. ... Read More Rating:  - 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. Rating: - Smart Little Instrument, Even if its Magnification Claims Are OverratedThe 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 ... Read More Rating: - too smallI realize this is a MICRO, meaning small product, but it is so small it is very hard to use |
