The zOrb Digital Microscope (Lava Orange) from Carson is a compact digital microscope designed to be a convenient and fun learning tool for curious minds of all ages. A 0.3 megapixel camera sensor allows you to capture still images and video of your observations using included software. The zOrb software is Mac and Windows compatible and features an intuitive interface that enables quick and easy capture of full-resolution images. On a 14-inch computer monitor, the displayed image is magnified 35x, 53x on 21-inch monitor, and 68x on 27-inch monitor; the larger the monitor the greater the magnification. Regardless of your display size, this microscope has enough magnification to observe circuit boards, plant life, and insect specimens in great detail. The compact size, low cost, and user-friendly design make the zOrb an ideal digital microscope for observations around the home or in the classroom.
Magnification | 35.0x on 14" display 53.0x on 21" display 68.0x on 27" display |
Sensor | 0.3 MP VGA CMOS |
Resolution | 640 x 480 |
Illumination Method | Incident LED |
Power Supply | USB 2.0 (5V DC, 550 mW) |
Computer Compatibility | Microscope: Mac OSX 10.4.9 or above; Windows XP Sp2 or above Digital Viewer Software: Windows only |
Dimensions | 3 x 2 x 2" (7.4 x 5 x 5 cm) |
Weight | 3.7 oz (104 g) |
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