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Carson HU-10 5x BugView Magnifier

BH #CAHU10 • MFR #HU-10
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Carson HU-10 5x BugView Magnifier
Key Features
  • One-Handed Operation
  • Uses Ambient Light
  • Thumb Controlled Trapping Slider
  • Acrylic Lens
The HU-10 5x BugView Magnifier from Carson Optical is uniquely designed for the entomologist or curious person who wants to examine his backyard creatures up close and personal. This one-handed magnifier uses a thumb operated trapping slider to snatch up the bug as it scurries by. You examine the critter using ambient light and the 5x acrylic lens. When you're done, just let the bug go and move on to your next subject.
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Carson HU-10 Overview

The HU-10 5x BugView Magnifier from Carson Optical is uniquely designed for the entomologist or curious person who wants to examine his backyard creatures up close and personal. This one-handed magnifier uses a thumb operated trapping slider to snatch up the bug as it scurries by. You examine the critter using ambient light and the 5x acrylic lens. When you're done, just let the bug go and move on to your next subject.

The 5x acrylic magnifier uses ambient light for examining extreme detail
Thumb trapping slider traps bug; easy to release bug when you're done examining him
UPC: 750668005120

Carson HU-10 Specs

Item Type
1 x Magnifier (Green)
Magnification
5x
Materials
Acrylic
Dimensions
10.6 x 2 x 1.5" / 26.9 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm (Overall)
Weight
3.7 oz / 104.9 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.1 x 4.9 x 4"

Carson HU-10 Reviews

BugView Magnifier

By Darrinda
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-14

I LOVE my bug catcher/viewer! This is my 2nd one after wearing the other one out after several years. While it's fun to see the insect magnified, the main reason I use the Carson catcher is to safely trap an insect and relocate it outdoors. But care must be taken so as not to hurt the insect by chopping off its legs, unless that's just not important to you. For me, the whole point is to protect the bug no matter what it is.

Excellent bug catcher

By Nicholas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-06

This works great at catching creatures, especially spiders. Takes some attention as you have to make sure all edges are flat against the ground or wall or whatever surface the creature is on, or else the creature could escape! The thing I don't like about it is the plastic handle has a weird texture and there is also oil on the sliding mechanism. But I think the advantage of its use outweighs the minor cons.

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