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Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope Pro (Gray)

BH #CEHDMP • MFR #44308
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Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope Pro (Gray)
Key Features
  • 5.0MP CMOS Sensor: 1600 x 1200 Array
  • 5-Element IR Cut Glass Lens System
  • EFL: 15.8mm/AFOV: 13°
  • 20 - 200x, Up to 800x on Select Monitors
Enhance your workbench or lab with Celestron's Handheld Digital Microscope Pro. This compact magnifying tool offers handheld and stand-mounted operating options. Using the included wide stand with a metal rod, it allows you to adjust and secure your working distance and the horizontal position of the microscope above your samples. The base also provides two pre-loaded clips to hold your slides or flat samples. With its 5.0MP imaging sensor (capable of capturing still images and videos), infrared-reducing 5-element glass lens, and an 8-LED illumination ring, you capture bright and crisp high-resolution images and 30 fps videos. Optimized for 3D examination of larger objects, this kit also can be useful to study miniature artifacts by bumping up the magnification power. The effective magnifying power depends on the size of your monitor and can be increased up to 800x. The device also provides a wide angle of view, an unlimited focusing distance starting from 0.4" (10mm), and an integrated USB cord shutter control.
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Celestron 44308 Overview

Enhance your workbench or lab with Celestron's Handheld Digital Microscope Pro. This compact magnifying tool offers handheld and stand-mounted operating options. Using the included wide stand with a metal rod, it allows you to adjust and secure your working distance and the horizontal position of the microscope above your samples. The base also provides two pre-loaded clips to hold your slides or flat samples. With its 5.0MP imaging sensor (capable of capturing still images and videos), infrared-reducing 5-element glass lens, and an 8-LED illumination ring, you capture bright and crisp high-resolution images and 30 fps videos. Optimized for 3D examination of larger objects, this kit also can be useful to study miniature artifacts by bumping up the magnification power. The effective magnifying power depends on the size of your monitor and can be increased up to 800x. The device also provides a wide angle of view, an unlimited focusing distance starting from 0.4" (10mm), and an integrated USB cord shutter control.

Imager, Optics, Illumination
  • 5.0MP CMOS sensor
  • Captures still images with resolution of 5.0MP, 3.0MP, 1.3MP; 12MP using VGA interpolation
  • Captures VGA videos at 30 fps
  • Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second
  • 20-200x system magnification
  • 5-element infrared-reducing glass lens
  • 15.8mm effective focal length
  • 13° angular field of view
  • Focusing range from 0.4" (10mm) to infinity
  • Illumination ring consists of 8 LEDs with adjustable brightness
  • Power and data visual data transfer via USB 2.0 connection
Construction Details
  • Handheld or mounted operation
  • Stand with metal rod with adjustable height and rotation
  • Wide stable sample base with two pre-loaded slide clips
  • 4' long USB 2.0 cable with an integrated shutter trigger and LED brightness wheel
UPC: 050234443081

Celestron 44308 Specs

Key Specs
Microscope Type
Digital
Nosepiece
1-Position Nosepiece
Optical Magnification
20 to 200x
Monitor: 800x (Max)
Max Resolution
5 MP
Working Distance
0.4" to Infinity / 10 mm to Infinity
Video Format
640 x 480 at 30 fps
Illumination Type
8x LED
Power Source
USB
Nosepiece
1-Position Nosepiece
Imaging
Optical Magnification
20 to 200x
Monitor: 800x (Max)
Digital Magnification
800x
Max Resolution
5 MP
Additional Resolutions
3 MP (Interpolated)
1.3 MP (Interpolated)
12 MP (Interpolated)
Sensor
CMOS
Working Distance
0.4" to Infinity / 10 mm to Infinity
A/V Recording
Video Format
640 x 480 at 30 fps
Illumination
Illumination Type
8x LED
Dimmer
Yes
Connectivity/System Requirements
Wired Connectivity
USB 2.0
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
General
Power Source
USB
Display
No
Dimensions
4.3 x 1.4" / 11 x 3.5 cm (Microscope)
6.9 x 5.5 x 4.3" / 17.5 x 14 x 11 cm (Stand)
Weight
32 oz / 907 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.915 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.7 x 6.8 x 5.4"

Celestron 44308 Reviews

Great, but download correct software version

By Alastair
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-24

This is a great little microscope for the price. Works as described and can produce good sharp images. However, make sure you download the correct software version as there are two models. Mine has a B on the lower part of the grey barrel, just above the clear plastic. This requires different software download than the non-B model. Initially I installed the wrong version and my computer did not recognise the microscope and gave me an error message. Check out the Celestron website page actually describing the microscope for more details as this is the page with the 4 software versions (2 Mac, 2 Microsoft) download links.

Probably OK for viewing flat things like stamps or leaves

By Eva
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2019-09-05

This microscope does not work well for three-dimensional things like flowers or insects. There's not much depth of field, only the center of the optical field is moderately crisp, and if you lower the microscope head to get more magnification, there's little to no room to manipulate your specimen. The microscope's so-called magnification is just empty magnification (like cropping a photo, then enlarging the cropped part); there's no increase in resolution. It's nice to be able to take digital images, but the image quality is marginal, and if the subject is shiny, the reflections of the LED lights dominate the image. And I still haven't figured out the instructions for calibration.

See any errors on this page?

Can the camera software be called via command ...

Can the camera software be called via command line to trigger the camera? Or is there a published API for triggering the camera with custom software?
Asked by: Danny
No, the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro is only designed to work with the software Celestron recommend/supply.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-08-11

do you offer a microscope for stamps & coins? ...

do you offer a microscope for stamps & coins? Magnification should be 1.0 or less. Anything greater requires image stitching.
Asked by: Gordon
We currently do not offer a digital microscope with 1x magnification at this time.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2020-06-12

question

How does it do photographing coins? Good enough to post and sell on e-bay?
Asked by: Edward W.
With its 5MP sensor, the images it produces are well suited for taking daily snapshots suitable for posting. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2020-02-01

I read that the Celestron 44421 can run on Ubuntu ...

I read that the Celestron 44421 can run on Ubuntu 15.04 using the cheese software. Anyone done it with this model?
Asked by: John
The Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope device does not offer manufacturer support of any Linux version.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-01-16

question

Is the light source close enough to the lens to view the bottom of a 1 deep 1/2 wide hole?
Asked by: Alan S.
Remove post replace with 1/2 inch copper pipe to a height of your choice, I use 12 inches, adds much more flexibility.. Ask B & H to release my email address. Peter W.
Answered by: Peter L W.
Date published: 2020-01-12

Will this work with Windows 10?

Will this work with Windows 10?
Asked by: Mike
Yes, the Handheld Digital Microscope Pro is compatible with Windows 10.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2020-05-07

question

Will the microscope work with El Capitan?
Asked by: Anonymous
This microscope works fine on El Capitan!
Answered by: Ferris P.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

i have the mic/scope what all is needed for this to work on my computer?
Asked by: Anonymous
You need the CD with software installed on your computer. That's all, this is very easy to use.
Answered by: Julia T.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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