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Celestron MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope (Gray)

BH #CEMDHDM • MFR #44316
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Celestron MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope (Gray)
Key Features
  • 3.5MP, 1/3" CMOS Sensor
  • 10-220x Magnification
  • LED Illuminator Ring/Fine Focus Wheel
  • 32GB microSD Card Slot/Mini-USB Port
Celestron's MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope is a compact magnifying tool that offers handheld and stand-mounted operating options. Using the included wide stand, you can adjust and secure a working distance and horizontal position above your sample. The base also provides two clips to hold your slides or flat samples. With its high-resolution 3.5MP imaging sensor and an LED illumination ring, you can capture bright and crisp images and 30 fps videos. Optimized for 3D examinations, this kit also can be useful to study miniature artifacts by bumping up the magnification power to 220x on a 20" monitor. The device also provides options for streaming videos out via its mini-USB or mini-HDMI ports, saving your visual data to a 32GB microSD slot, and controlling shutter speeds manually or through your PC.
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Celestron MicroDirect Overview

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Celestron's MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope is a compact magnifying tool that offers handheld and stand-mounted operating options. Using the included wide stand, you can adjust and secure a working distance and horizontal position above your sample. The base also provides two clips to hold your slides or flat samples. With its high-resolution 3.5MP imaging sensor and an LED illumination ring, you can capture bright and crisp images and 30 fps videos. Optimized for 3D examinations, this kit also can be useful to study miniature artifacts by bumping up the magnification power to 220x on a 20" monitor. The device also provides options for streaming videos out via its mini-USB or mini-HDMI ports, saving your visual data to a 32GB microSD slot, and controlling shutter speeds manually or through your PC.

Sensor, Optical System, & Illumination
  • 3.5MP, 1/3" CMOS sensor
  • 10x - 220x magnification
  • Shutter can be controlled manually or from PC
  • Focusing range from 0 to 1.4"
  • LED ring illuminator
Photo/Video Capture, Memory, & Ports
  • Streams 1080p videos via a mini-HDMI port at 30 fps
  • Captures 30 fps AVI videos: HD 720p, 640 x 480
  • Saves visual data to a PC or a built-in microSD card
  • Captures interpolated JPEG photos with resolution of up to 14.0 MP or 5120 x 2880
  • Mini-HDMI video out port for direct streaming to HDTV displays
  • Mini-USB port allows connectivity to your PC
Stage, Focusing, and Construction
  • Handheld or mounted operation
  • Pillar-type frame: stable base and two metal clips
  • Rod allows adjusting height (working distance) and horizontal position
  • Coarse-focusing adjustment with a knurled knob on the post
  • Fine-focusing wheel is built into the microscope body
UPC: 050234443166

Celestron MicroDirect Specs

Key Specs
Microscope Type
Digital
Nosepiece
1-Position Nosepiece
Optical Magnification
No
Max Resolution
3.5 MP
Working Distance
1.4" / 35.6 mm
Video Format
1280 x 720p at 30 fps
640 x 480 at 30 fps
Illumination Type
8x LED
Power Source
USB
Microscope Type
Digital
Diopter Correction
No
Nosepiece
1-Position Nosepiece
Imaging
Optical Magnification
No
Digital Magnification
10 to 220x
Max Resolution
3.5 MP
Additional Resolutions
14 MP: 5120 x 720 (Interpolated)
Sensor
1/3" CMOS
Image File Format
JPEG
Focusing
Coarse, Fine
Working Distance
1.4" / 35.6 mm
A/V Recording
Video Format
1280 x 720p at 30 fps
640 x 480 at 30 fps
File Format
AVI
Illumination
Illumination Type
8x LED
Dimmer
Yes
Connectivity/System Requirements
Wired Connectivity
HDMI, USB 2.0
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC [32 GB Maximum]
OS Compatibility
Windows XP or Later
Supported Languages
Dutch
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
General
Power Source
USB
Interpupillary Adjustment
No
Dimensions
6.1 x 1.5" / 156 x 42 mm (Microscope)
6.8 x 6.2 x 4.7" / 171.4 x 157.2 x 119 mm (Stand)
Weight
20.8 oz / 590 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"

Celestron MicroDirect Reviews

Software was difficult to find

By Raymond
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-12

The correct software required to operate the microscope on my computer was next to impossible to find. The literature accompanying the MicroDirect simply said to go to the Celestron website, which listed dozens of software packages. Trying to find the correct one was a hit-or-miss proposition. Even the tech support rep was having difficulty. I finally stumbled on one that worked (even a blind squirrel eventually discovers an acorn). FYI it was Celestron HD Portable Capture for anyone faced with the same difficulty. Celestron needs to get its act together.

Updated Review -- Works well after you figure it out.

By Jay
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-10

So after some time working with this thing from my previous review I found the following.. which is no where listed in the instructions anywhere or online. 1. If you want to use this with you PC and the included software DO NOT insert an SD card into the slot. If you do when you plug it into your computer the microscope defaults to MASS MEDIA mode to allow you to pull items off the SD card. There is no way to switch modes. When you plug the camera into the USB WITHOUT the SD card then the software will recognize it and works fairly well with it. 2. If you want to use the HDMI feature without a computer persay then you must have an SD card installed and an external USB power source. I find a USB charger from Anker or RavPower works well. If you plug the HDMI into a monitor then the USB into a computer the screen will display PC CONNECT and will only work with the PC software. After playing around I raised this up to 4 stars because once it works it works well. Yes it can be a bit of a task to focus sometimes since you're working with very tiny movements needed to focus but overall this does work well especially for what I needed it for to read circuit board numbers and see the tiny writing on power blocks and such.

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Does this include the micro sd card?

Does this include the micro sd card?
Asked by: Mark
No it doesn't include any SD card. but there is a slot for SD card
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2022-12-18

Will this work with windows 11?

Will this work with windows 11?
Asked by: Don
Celestron MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope (Gray) BH #CEMDHDM • MFR #44316 is Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP or LATER
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-04-25

Will this software work on an iMac?

Will this software work on an iMac?
Asked by: Lance
Unfortunately it will not. The software for the Celestron 44316 is compatible with operating systems Windows XP or Later.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-01-16

question

how to connect to vga port?
Asked by: Yisroel K.
Also, they make a vga port converter to usb port. Do a search B & H may have one or online.
Answered by: Jamie H.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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