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Celestron PentaView 5.0MP Cordless Digital Microscope (Black)

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Celestron PentaView 5.0MP Cordless Digital Microscope (Black)
Key Features
  • 5.0MP Sensor: Captures Images & Videos
  • 4x/10x/20x/40x/60x Achromats
  • 4.3" TFT LCD Color Touchscreen/10x Power
  • 40x/100x/200x/400x/600x Magnification
Rock your field trip, lab, or classroom with the PentaView 5.0MP Cordless Digital Microscope from Celestron. This full-size digital microscope is built around its 5.0MP digital CMOS sensor, capable of capturing high-resolution color images and videos at 30 frames per second. You can view them on the built-in 4.3" color LCD TFT display and relay to an external monitor or a recording device. To make saving your findings and observations a seamless experience, the LCD module offers an easy-to-use control panel, a 32GB microSD memory slot, and a mini-USB data port. To provide vivid and crisp images, the opto-mechanics feature a 4-position nosepiece with five achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x), a top and bottom LED illumination system with adjustable brightness, a 0.65 NA condenser lens, and a 6-position filter/diaphragm wheel. The included 60x objective comes detached and can be easily installed instead of another objective.You are also empowered by the generous focusing range to ensure that no details will be left unseen. In addition to digital output, this scope features an AV video-out port.
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Celestron PentaView Overview

Rock your field trip, lab, or classroom with the PentaView 5.0MP Cordless Digital Microscope from Celestron. This full-size digital microscope is built around its 5.0MP digital CMOS sensor, capable of capturing high-resolution color images and videos at 30 frames per second. You can view them on the built-in 4.3" color LCD TFT display and relay to an external monitor or a recording device. To make saving your findings and observations a seamless experience, the LCD module offers an easy-to-use control panel, a 32GB microSD memory slot, and a mini-USB data port. To provide vivid and crisp images, the opto-mechanics feature a 4-position nosepiece with five achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x), a top and bottom LED illumination system with adjustable brightness, a 0.65 NA condenser lens, and a 6-position filter/diaphragm wheel. The included 60x objective comes detached and can be easily installed instead of another objective.You are also empowered by the generous focusing range to ensure that no details will be left unseen. In addition to digital output, this scope features an AV video-out port.

This versatile device also does not cut short on comfort and ergonomics. It features an arched frame to serve as a carry handle and packs a battery compartment for four AA user-supplied batteries, which can provide 3 hours of uninterrupted cordless operation. For corded operation, the scope has a universal 100-240 VAC adapter (that works in most parts of the world) and wall plugs for the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia. To provide enough room for movement, its sturdy metal mechanical 3.5 x 3.5" stage offers Vernier control for motion in two dimensions and a bracket for holding your specimen slides. For sharing views with your team or students, the display head can rotate 180°. Using the fine and coarse focusing knobs, it allows you to achieve optimal focusing positions. The microscope also ships with other multiple lab accessories that you will find quite handy in your explorations and studies.

Optical System, Illumination & Focusing
  • Achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x
  • Magnification: 40x, 100x, 200x, 400x, and 600x
  • 160x, 400x, 800x, 1600x, and 2400x with 4x digital zoom
  • Top and bottom LED illumination with a 0.65 NA condenser lens and adjustable brightness
  • 6-position filter wheel: red, blue, and green filters and 3 apertures
  • Fine and coarse focusing
Display, Camera & Memory
  • 5.0MP CMOS imager
  • 4x digital zoom
  • 4.3" TFT LCD color touchscreen
  • Head with 180° rotation
  • 32GB SD memory slot
  • 4GB SD memory card included
  • Universal 100 - 240 VAC adapter with USA, UK, Europe, Australia connectors
  • Cordless operation using optional 4 x AA batteries
  • AV/TV and mini-USB outputs
  • Continuous video out at 30 fps
Mechanical Stage
  • 3.5 x 3.5" mechanical stage
  • Two metal specimen brackets for specimen alignment
  • Two X-Y precision position controls with measurement scales
Construction Details
  • Metal and polycarbonate frame
  • Four position nosepiece with click stops
  • Knurled and ergonomic adjustment knobs
  • Curved back serves as a handle
UPC: 050234443487

Celestron PentaView Specs

Key Specs
Microscope Type
Compound
Nosepiece
4-Position Nosepiece
Optical Magnification
40x, 100x, 200x, 400x, 600x
Objective
4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 60x
Max Resolution
5 MP
Working Distance
0 to 1.4" / 0.3 to 35.3 mm
Illumination Type
LED
Power Source
AC Adapter, Battery
Diopter Correction
No
Nosepiece
4-Position Nosepiece
Imaging
Optical Magnification
40x, 100x, 200x, 400x, 600x
Digital Magnification
160x, 400x, 800x, 1600x, 2400x
Objective
4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 60x
Max Resolution
5 MP
Sensor
1/2.5" CMOS
Focusing
Coarse, Fine
Working Distance
0 to 1.4" / 0.3 to 35.3 mm
Illumination
Illumination Type
LED
Dimmer
No
Connectivity/System Requirements
Wired Connectivity
USB
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC [32 GB Maximum]
General
Power Source
AC Adapter, Battery
Battery
4x AA (3-Hour Runtime)
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Display
Yes, 4.3" / 10.9 cm
Dimensions
13 x 7 x 5.5" / 33 x 17.8 x 14 cm (Microscope)
3.5 x 3.5" / 88 x 88 mm (Specimen Stage)
Weight
4.2 lb / 1.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.1 x 10 x 8.5"

Celestron PentaView Reviews

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Can I use only the Achromatic lenses without the ...

Can I use only the Achromatic lenses without the 10x magnification thereby doubling the useful magnification?
Asked by: Judith
The 10X power is a process of the display and the LCD screen, it cannot be changed.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-05-09

Does this take SDXC cards? Or just SD? What is ...

Does this take SDXC cards? Or just SD? What is the largest (in GB) it will accept?
Asked by: Luis
The PentaView 5.0 LCD Digital Microscope accepts SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. A 4 GB SD card is included with the microscope.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-01-06

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Where is the Celestron digital microscope made? We need equipment made in the U.S.
Asked by: Anonymous
I believe that it came from China. I returned the scope because it did not suit our needs, otherwise there were no problems with it. However. unfortunately like so many things the source is China
Answered by: NICHOLAS D.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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