How to buy the
Right Microscope

MiniVid
$189/$399

(RCA Composite / USB 3.1 mp)

Connecting the MiniVid to your microscope is easy - simply remove the eyepiece and drop it in place.  Connecting it to your TV, VCR, or Computer Video Capture card is just as easy, just plug it in. The USB version will also has c-mount threading for use with a trinocular microscope.

The USB version connects to computer USB port, and includes the drivers and software for still or motion (video) digital photography.

This camera is ideal for classroom microscopic viewing, providing viewing for everyone.

Please note: The MiniVid camera requires a microscope for use. It will not function without a microscope.

Actual Customer Photos (click to enlarge in place):

Mr. Messer of NC took these interesting photos of water life with his Revelation III and MiniVid USB. He had had the two less than a week. About his new hobby he said "What fun! Setup is straightforward, and it meets all my expectations."

Features:

USB Version:

This camera comes with powerful software enabling the capture of 3.1 megapixel images as well as high resolution video (up to 2046 x 1536 pixels).

Image Sensor: 3.1 megapixel CMOS chip

Interface: USB 2.0 (USB Powered)

Exposure: Automatic or Manual

Photo File Format:

• JPG, BMP, Tif, PNG
• 512 x 384
• 640 x 480
• 1024 x 768
• 2048 x 1536 Pixels

Video (motion) Resolution Options:

• .avi or .wmv format
• 512 x 384
• 640 x 480
• 1024 x 768
• 2048 x 1536

Requires: Windows 98, XP, or Vista

Software: ScopeTek Scopephoto micro-image analysis software

Fits either 23mm or 30mm (inside diameter) eyetubes, or trinocular C-Mount (just unscrew the tube from the head to reveal the c-mount threading)

RCA Version:

Image Sensor: 1/3" Color CMOS Chip

Output: RCA Composite (6 foot cord), compatible with Televisions, VCRs, Video Projectors having RCA input (most do)

Sensitivity: 5 Lux

Signal: NTSC (PAL Available)

Power: 9V DC < 1 amp, Includes 110V AC adapter (220V available)

Fits either 23mm or 30mm (inside diameter) eyetubes

One Year Warranty

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