The Celestron #44306 Handheld Digital & Optical Microscope is a compact and versatile examination instrument that offers you the ability to observe specimens either upon a computer monitor or in a traditional eyepiece.
The optical magnification ranges from 4-8x along with a 50x high power setting, and by inserting an included digital imager upon to the eyepiece you can either capture still images or observe specimens at higher 20-40x or 200x magnification. Also included is the ArcSoft software for managing your digital captures.
The native resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels is superior to most entry-level digital microscopes, and this model also offers adjustable LED illumination (requires 2 "AAA" batteries). The perfect amount of brightness depends upon your effective magnification and the coloring and topography of your specimen-many of the LED illumination devices only offer a fixed level of light output.