Q: What magnification does this pocket microscope offer?
It has a 20-40X zoom lens that is easy to focus, making it suitable for inspecting anything from tool edges to houseplant pests, or simply satisfying curiosity about small objects.
45K1612 - Pocket Microscope
While the low cost may suggest otherwise, this is actually a surprisingly good-quality microscope. Compact and portable, it has a bright LED bulb to illuminate objects, and a 20-40X zoom lens that is easy to focus.
Useful for inspecting anything from tool edges to houseplant pests, or simply for satisfying your curiosity about things too small to see with the naked eye. It also makes an excellent introductory microscope for children.
It stands 4 1/2" tall with the slide-holder base attached (can also be used without the base). Two mounting slides and three button-cell batteries included. Color may vary.
It has a 20-40X zoom lens that is easy to focus, making it suitable for inspecting anything from tool edges to houseplant pests, or simply satisfying curiosity about small objects.
Yes, three button-cell batteries are included along with two mounting slides, so the microscope is ready to use as soon as it arrives.
Yes. Its low cost and simple LED-lit zoom lens make it a good introductory microscope for children, and its compact, portable size makes it easy to carry along on trips.
| Color/Finish | Various colors |
| Dimensions | 4 1/2" tall (including slide-holder base) |
| Power Source | 3 button-cell batteries |
| Includes | Pocket microscope; slide-holder base; 2 mounting slides; 3 button-cell batteries |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Pocket Microscope
While the low cost may suggest otherwise, this is actually a surprisingly good-quality microscope. Compact and portable, it has a bright LED bulb to illuminate objects, and a 20-40X zoom lens that is easy to focus.
Useful for inspecting anything from tool edges to houseplant pests, or simply for satisfying your curiosity about things too small to see with the naked eye. It also makes an excellent introductory microscope for children.
It stands 4 1/2" tall with the slide-holder base attached (can also be used without the base). Two mounting slides and three button-cell batteries included. Color may vary.
