This is a very nice digital microscope. It comes with a handheld microscope, stand, and USB-C cable. There is a light that shines upwards from the base which can be turned off and is dimmable. There is another light that shines down from the microscope. The image quality is very nice. It is made of plastic, so I would not recommend dropping it on the floor, but as long as that doesn't happen, it is a high-quality device that is fun to use.

I was very impressed by this hand-held microscope. Very easy to use, excellent handling, fast focus and video or photos. It showed me something very interesting. And the price is reasonable. The Savior! If you're looking for a handheld microscope, don't hesitate any longer. This is the best!

I'm impressed. If you took the guts out of a handheld digital camera and joined them with a handheld field microscope, you'd have this. They did a good job. The sound effect output doesnt appear to turn off, that's really my only complaint. The strap is really good even. LEDs are awesome and have 6 brightness modes, plus off for ambient/side/back lighting. With a USB C data cable you can use it like a webcam, just plug it in and go, capture with which ever application you prefer.

The image quality is very good for an inexpensive sensor. It captures still images and video at 1280x720. Magnification is excellent, and the field is super distortion-free oddly enough. Check out my test images. The brass wire mesh filter has had no lens correction applied to it. Unlike old microscopes, the entire field of view is usable. I loaded up ImageJ, a professional microscopy suite, and did some image processing with it, the quality of the camera is more than good enough to do simple analysis. With a little effort, you could actually learn to do some image processing with it's output. I show the results of this in the video and images.

At the same time, this thing is so intuitive and easy to use, I think your average 5+ year old can get it figured out. It's definitely rugged enough to drag around outside and throw in a toy box. There is a microSD card, mine came with a 32GB card. If you're worried about junior inhaling SDs or something, you could remove it and just not save images, or put a drop of glue over that card to lock it in place.

Turn it on before plugging into your PC for camera mode, or it will enter charging mode and present a USB storage device for the microSD card.

Buy two so you can let your kid play with one. ;)

* notes about images *
The targets are a US half dollar coin, a brass wire mesh filter, and a juvenile female spider approximately 1cm in body length. These images are straight out of the microscope with no post-processing.

The greyscale image is an extended depth of field frame stack using b-spline wavelets to extend the focal depth, it is NOT straight out of the microscope. Video demonstrates 12 frames aligned, cropped, and registered using SIFT processing algorithm. Gives you an idea of what focusing through the field looks like.

This little handheld microscope is just what you need to read the fine print on all the electronic gadgets these days. Easier to use than a USB microscope, and you don’t need a screen to use it. The light is usually necessary so it’s great that it’s included. Nice little tool.

The Kentfaith Handheld Digital Microscope is a captivating window into the unseen world. With 1000x magnification, it reveals the tiniest details of specimens, making it a captivating tool for both kids and adults. Its WiFi compatibility connects seamlessly with mobile devices, turning exploration into an educational and photographic adventure.
What makes the Kentfaith Microscope special is its versatility. From classrooms to outdoor discoveries, it bridges learning and fun. Its HD quality ensures clarity, enhancing the experience. Whether you're a student, photographer, or curious mind, this handheld microscope offers a journey into a universe often overlooked. In a nutshell, the Kentfaith Handheld Digital Microscope is an educational and visual marvel. With high magnification and WiFi compatibility, it's a versatile tool that unlocks hidden worlds, whether for scientific exploration, photography, or simply satisfying curiosity.

This is better than I expected. Given the task of sorting through 10,000 old pennies, this digital microscope was a lifesaver. It worked perfectly and the value of only 3 coins I found was more than paid for. I could set the height (image size) and focus, then put every penny on the base. I could make a coin about every 2 seconds. The image is clear and sharp, and the height adjustment allows for a full view of the coin. When I first plugged it in, Windows 10 found it and completed setup automatically. But when I opened the camera app, I only got the rear-facing image from the laptop's built-in camera. I had to switch the camera to the front-facing image and then switch back, to get the image of the microscope. I can unreservedly recommend this digital scope.

I like looking at nature with the children. I bought this digital microscope to bring you closer to the microcosm. It is a magnifying camera with a screen. I think it's good that you can save pictures of the recordings on a memory card, that's what I would have wished for in biology class back then. LEDs are installed at the bottom so that the camera can deliver better recordings. The magnification effect does not come close to the old-fashioned school microscopes from my childhood. This gadget is therefore more of a toy and not necessarily intended for research. In any case, we have a lot of fun with the part and therefore give it 5 stars. A real microscope also costs a multiple.

Very good