Vixen Optics Microshot 700 Monocular Microscope (110V)

BH #VIMS700MS • MFR #2114
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Vixen Optics Microshot 700 Monocular Microscope (110V)
Key Features
  • Straight Monocular Viewing
  • 5x/15x/35x
  • 35x Achromatic Objective
  • 10x/20x Eyepieces
Explore microscopic worlds with the Microshot 700 Monocular Microscope from Vixen. This vertical-viewing introductory microscope features three rotating objectives on a ball bearing nosepiece and two eyepieces, which together offer a total magnification from 50x to 700x. The 35x objective offers an achromatic design that corrects for color distortions and delivers clear and crisp images with fine detail of microstructures. To help you with your study, the square metal stage has two metal clips to secure your samples and slides. The scope also provides two types of illumination: LED for the indoor use and the mirror if you want to use it in the field. The body is made of metal to ensure stability and repeatable focusing. With the included camera adapter, you can connect a disposable or a DSLR camera and take photos of your discoveries. For connecting a DSLR camera, the adapter requires an optional T-ring and will support a camera of up to 28 oz. To provide ready-to-use educational exercises for the beginning explorer or to allow you to learn using this microscope, the Observational Kit is also included. It contains numerous sample slides, instruments, and dyes.
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Vixen Optics Microshot 700 Overview

Explore microscopic worlds with the Microshot 700 Monocular Microscope from Vixen. This vertical-viewing introductory microscope features three rotating objectives on a ball bearing nosepiece and two eyepieces, which together offer a total magnification from 50x to 700x. The 35x objective offers an achromatic design that corrects for color distortions and delivers clear and crisp images with fine detail of microstructures. To help you with your study, the square metal stage has two metal clips to secure your samples and slides. The scope also provides two types of illumination: LED for the indoor use and the mirror if you want to use it in the field. The body is made of metal to ensure stability and repeatable focusing. With the included camera adapter, you can connect a disposable or a DSLR camera and take photos of your discoveries. For connecting a DSLR camera, the adapter requires an optional T-ring and will support a camera of up to 28 oz. To provide ready-to-use educational exercises for the beginning explorer or to allow you to learn using this microscope, the Observational Kit is also included. It contains numerous sample slides, instruments, and dyes.

Optical System, Focusing, & Illumination
  • 5x, 15x, 35x objectives
  • 35x achromatic objective
  • Two eyepieces: 10x and 20x
  • Coarse focusing
  • LED illumination for indoor use
  • Mirror illumination for outdoor use
Head and Stage
  • 90° viewing head
  • Square metal stage with two clips
  • Bracket for holding specimen slides
Construction Details
  • Metal frame with black finish
  • Ball bearing nosepiece mount
Observational Kit
  • Prepared slide set
  • Shrimp eggs, sea salt
  • Cover glass, syringe, tweezers, spatula scissors, Petri dish, scalpel
  • Methylene blue, Canada balsam, Eosin

Vixen Optics Microshot 700 Specs

Microscope Type
Compound
Eyepiece
10x, 20x
Magnification
Eyepieces: 50x, 100x, 300x, 350x, 700x
Viewer: 7x, 25x, 60x
Objective(s)
5x, 15x
35x achromatic objective
Focuser
Coarse
Material
Metal frame
Power
6V, 300 mA
Dimensions
10.2 x 5.6 x 3.5" (26 x 14.2 x 9 cm)
Weight
2.2 lb (1 kg)

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