Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope
The Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope is a powerful 60-100x magnification microscope with an extremely lightweight and portable design. It features a built-in LED illumination which provides bright, clear images with superb color balance. It has a rubber eyecup for comfortable viewing. It is so small and light that it fits easily in your pocket to bring with you anywhere. Images are rendered inverted, because it does not have any prisms in the optical path (this is common to high-magnification devices).
- LED illumination renders subjects in high contrast with lifelike color
- 60-100x Zoom magnification
- Lightweight, portable design weighs just over 3 ounces (86g), including batteries
- Comfortable rubber eyecup
- Built-in lamp operates off of 3 "SR41W" batteries (included)
- Fits in a shirt pocket
| Dimensions | 1.3 x 3.3 x 0.8" (32 x 83 x 19mm) WxHxD |
| Weight | 0.19 lb (86g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
87%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Good image quality (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Low light (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Does what it needs to do
This microscope is useful for viewing things on flat surfaces and even more free structures, such as leaves on a plant, if you can stabilize the microscope properly with your hands. The light it...Read complete review
This microscope is useful for viewing things on flat surfaces and even more free structures, such as leaves on a plant, if you can stabilize the microscope properly with your hands. The light it is very useful for viewing and the compact size is smaller than I had imagined, easily fitting in my jean pocket. It's plastic, but mine has not broken for over two weeks of use about every other day or more.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Just okay.
The cover of the battery compartment has a tab to pull before you can turn the light on. I pulled it, and the cover fell off, and the batteries spilled out. After getting ...Read complete review
The cover of the battery compartment has a tab to pull before you can turn the light on. I pulled it, and the cover fell off, and the batteries spilled out. After getting them back in, the cover wouldn't snap shut any more. I had to put some scotch tape over it.
So I was disappointed that 5 seconds after opening it, it was broken.
But the lenses are good, and it does what it says, so I guess it's an okay deal for a cheap little scope.
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Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
[...]It does take some practice to get the hang of using it,but overall,very happy with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
pretty dope microscope, you can see true details of your herb/item. the only hard part is keeping your hands still!
Cheers!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
i'll put it like this,its the best thing i'v ever got for[$]!!!Pro's:i love the size,its so small and cool.Con's:none
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
Works as advertised, easy to use, clear and sharp focus. I was really impressed at the value for the dollar. It does everything that I need it to do.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Exploring
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
it was a little hard to focus at first, but after i got the hang of it, it works great,, nice clear views, i can sure see what i look at,,, bottom line its great for young or old,,, explore a whole new world...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quiet
Cons
- Small magification range
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
This is a great little gadget for an introduction to the microscopic world. The zoom is only 60-100X and I was startled at how small it is, but I have enjoyed scouting out new things to look at!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
This microscope is useful for viewing things on flat surfaces and even more free structures, such as leaves on a plant, if you can stabilize the microscope properly with your hands. The light it is very useful for viewing and the compact size is smaller than I had imagined, easily fitting in my jean pocket. It's plastic, but mine has not broken for over two weeks of use about every other day or more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
Lives up to my expectations. And what a great price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
Perfect pocket microscope for a child to take exploring.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
Great value on this handheld microscope!
PROS: Easy to operate - bright LED light - compact size, fits in a shirt pocket.
CON: clear plastic lens comes off easily - hope it doesn't break on me!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- Almost too small
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
I like it having it own light to look at objects for hobby inspection of parts alignment. I would like a larger inspection area and longer barrel for easier handling.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
try to find something comparable to this on the net and you'll be spending many times more.
this little guy does the trick, bugs look scarey. works great for tri's. make sure to get the one w/ the led light, it's better on batteries and i think the light spectrum is truer.
you do have to have a steady hand to use it, but if you want steady, go buy a stationary micro.
Pros
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Image Stabilization
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
This unit is very small and not very clear, if you need to look at thing really close up which is why we buy magnification equipment this is not for you. the focus is not consistent, once you focus if you change the zoom you have to refocus with a very small field of view.
Pros
- Easy Storage
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
The cover of the battery compartment has a tab to pull before you can turn the light on. I pulled it, and the cover fell off, and the batteries spilled out. After getting them back in, the cover wouldn't snap shut any more. I had to put some scotch tape over it.
So I was disappointed that 5 seconds after opening it, it was broken.
But the lenses are good, and it does what it says, so I guess it's an okay deal for a cheap little scope.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Storage
- Educational
- Fascinating
- Lightweight
- Safe
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Carson MicroMax LED Portable Microscope:
I gave this to my 5 year old nephew and he love's it. Today he wants to be a scientist, [yesterday he wanted to be Superman]. The adults love it as well. If you get one, buy two or all the kids and some adults will be trying to get a turn to use it. It works just as advertised. There's a whole world we never see with our naked eye. The portable microscope opens that new world up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $3.50
- GBP 2.23
Care & Cleaning
- Price: $5.95
- GBP 3.79
Slide Sets
- Price: $14.88
- GBP 9.48
What's in the Box
- 3 x SR41W (V392) 1.55v Silver Battery
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
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