Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope
The Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope is a hand-held digital microscope that comes with a convenient stand, for work in the lab, classroom or in the field. You even have 8 white LEDs to light up your subject. The microscope connects to your PC, or Mac computer with a fast USB 2.0 connection, so images from its 2 megapixel color CMOS chip puts high-resolution images on your computer. The eScope is powered through its USB connection - no batteries are required.
The microscope provides 500x optical magnification so you can view the microscopic world right on your computer screen; you will be amazed at the beauty of this microscopic world. AN-E500 eScope users can view live images, capture still images and 1600 x 1200 30fps AVI Video on their computer. Applications for this microscope include reading aid, presentation aid, printing inspection, computer parts inspections, scientific teaching, laboratory research, medical analysis, school research, skin examination, collectibles examination (coins, etc,), textile inspection, jewelry inspection, industrial inspections, and many others.
- Hand-held microscope with stand that is perfect for work in the lab, classroom, or in the field
- Compatible with PC or Mac computers
- Users can view live images, freeze them and capture them directly to their computer
- Powered by the USB connection - no batteries required
- 8 LED diodes will light up your subject
- CE and ROHS compliant
| Magnification | 500x |
| Imager | 2 Megapixel Color CMOS Chip |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Cable Length | N/A |
| Still Capture | Still image capture by hardware and software |
| Video Capture | Up to 1600 x 1200 30 fps AVI |
| Power Source | Powered by USB |
| Temperature Ranges | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Operating System | Windows 98se, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Mac OS 10.4.9 and up (via PhotoBooth), 700MHz CPU, 384Mb RAM |
| Software | Twain, VFW, Direct Show AP Driver |
| Overall Dimensions | 4.72 x 1.30" (120 x 33mm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate (5)
- Works properly (3)
Cons
- Difficult to use (4)
Best Uses
- In the field (4)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Works Properly
Cons
- Poorly Calibrated
Best Uses
- In The Field
Comments about Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope:
You can adjust focus and light manually.
It's too sensible, the little "tripod" could be greater.
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- In The Lab
- Research
Comments about Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope:
The eScope has great, but *nonadjustable*, 500X magnification. At this power the field of view is about .3mm, so it's difficult to get a sense of where you're at over a specimen, unlike a traditional microscope with its powers of 40X, 100X and 400X. If you don't need 500X power, get an adjustable 10X-200X digital scope. But if you do need 500X, a good set up is to use an adjustable scope to locate an area of interest on your specimen and then swap in the 500X scope for finer detail.
The stand included with the eScope is junk. If you plan on taking photos or video, get a real stand. There are universal digital microscope stands that have a stage which can be moved along the X and Y axes and also feature fine focusing (up and down) over the specimen.
Pros
- Accurate
- Well Calibrated
- Works Properly
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- In The Field
Comments about Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope:
Years ago, you would have to pay high dollar for this kind of technology...this is beyond my expections except for no slide holder built into the microscope..
Pros
- Accurate
- Durable
- Well Calibrated
- Works Properly
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- In The Field
- In The Lab
- Research
Comments about Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope:
I've used many microscopes of this kind and I must say that this one provides better image quality and higher magnification that any handheld digital microscopes out there. It is a bit tricky to use as it is actually a real optical microscope and it focuses exactly like any real lab microscope. This microscope is ideal for professional use (forensics, research, etc.) but may be difficult to operate for the casual user.
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Non fitting stand
Best Uses
- In The Field
Comments about Avangard Optics AN-E500 eScope 500x USB 2.0 Mega Pixel Digital Microscope:
The scope works but there's no way to hold it steady since the adjustable stand does not fit the scope. Either it was a packing error or design flaw.
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Slide Sets
- Price: $21.99
Microscope Accessories
- Price: $299.95
Care & Cleaning
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- Original: $4.99
- Save: $0.50
- Price: $4.49
What's in the Box
- Stand
- User Manual
- Software CD (for Windows only; Mac works via Photo Booth)
- 1-Year Warranty
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