The LED light is a fantastic feature, providing ample illumination to ensure that you can observe samples in detail, regardless of the lighting conditions in your surroundings. This is particularly handy as it means we can use the microscope anywhere and at any time.
Adjusting the focus and magnification is straightforward, making it accessible even for younger children. It's great to see them engage with the device, exploring the world around them on a micro level. The learning potential here is immense, and it's a fantastic educational tool.
The inclusion of 5 microscope slides with biological samples, like a bee's leg, adds an extra layer of excitement to the experience. Being able to observe such intricate details of these samples is fascinating, not just for the kids, but for adults as well. It sparks curiosity and encourages a love for science and exploration.
One of the standout features of this microscope is its portability. Being able to carry it in your pocket means that we can take it on hikes, trips to the park, or just use it around the house. It's always ready to go, and it's a great conversation starter, especially when showing it off to friends.
In summary, this pocket mini microscope has exceeded expectations. It’s not just a toy; it's a powerful learning tool that can ignite a passion for science and exploration in both kids and adults. The ease of use, portability, and the inclusion of the LED light and biological slides make it a fantastic purchase for anyone curious about the world around them.
Adjusting the focus and magnification is straightforward, making it accessible even for younger children. It's great to see them engage with the device, exploring the world around them on a micro level. The learning potential here is immense, and it's a fantastic educational tool.
The inclusion of 5 microscope slides with biological samples, like a bee's leg, adds an extra layer of excitement to the experience. Being able to observe such intricate details of these samples is fascinating, not just for the kids, but for adults as well. It sparks curiosity and encourages a love for science and exploration.
One of the standout features of this microscope is its portability. Being able to carry it in your pocket means that we can take it on hikes, trips to the park, or just use it around the house. It's always ready to go, and it's a great conversation starter, especially when showing it off to friends.
In summary, this pocket mini microscope has exceeded expectations. It’s not just a toy; it's a powerful learning tool that can ignite a passion for science and exploration in both kids and adults. The ease of use, portability, and the inclusion of the LED light and biological slides make it a fantastic purchase for anyone curious about the world around them.
17/05/2023
Bought for a 6-year-old boy, you need a little help at the beginning to make adjustments, but handling is easy.
09/05/2023
I use this for my coin collection and it works great. Good lighting and magnification. Great value
09/05/2023
At first it's a bit frustrating, the hardest part is locating the image. I think that an effective method is to hold the blade securely in one hand and then to find the right placement that is very accurate. Then, sharpness is adjusted on the bottom dial and zoom is adjusted on the top dial. And it's better to use a white background as a simple sheet of paper.
And then you are finally rewarded, you have the impression of discovering the invisible and extraordinarily ordered and colorful world, sometimes you look like paintings by Klimt.
On the other hand, it will be necessary to really support children who will quickly lose patience if left alone, but once they understand then they get by, a good little introduction and that can inspire vocations, who knows?
The mini microscope requires an AAA battery and it comes with 6 prepared slides, but no spoilers, I'm just leaving a photo. (On the other hand I did not succeed in shooting from the lens).
And then you are finally rewarded, you have the impression of discovering the invisible and extraordinarily ordered and colorful world, sometimes you look like paintings by Klimt.
On the other hand, it will be necessary to really support children who will quickly lose patience if left alone, but once they understand then they get by, a good little introduction and that can inspire vocations, who knows?
The mini microscope requires an AAA battery and it comes with 6 prepared slides, but no spoilers, I'm just leaving a photo. (On the other hand I did not succeed in shooting from the lens).
08/05/2023
Picked this up to look at a variety of things and that we did! From our grandson's excitement looking at ladybug's and noticing how hairy their legs are to my gardening (very helpful examining leaves for pests or problems) and the mineral collection.... Pocket sized, easy to get out and use! Great for a ton of uses and super portable.
02/05/2023
I'm a grown man who is not a scientist, but was thinking that it would be cool to get a microscope to check out random things. This is very small and easy to use! I love it.
28/04/2023
This is a great tool/toy for the current price of $20.
The magnification is very good for such a portable device. The image quality is also surprisingly good, sharp and detailed. There's some chromatic aberration (purple fringing), but not bad at all considering.
Operation is intuitive except that images are rotated 180 degrees, so up is down and right is left. You have to do the opposite of what you'd normally do based on what you see when you're moving the target or the scope into place.
The adjustment wheels, one for magnification and one for focus, turn smoothly and not jerkily or loosely.
The light works well, though there can be shadows. You can eliminate those by using an additional light from the other side.
It's 3-1/2" long, only weighs 1.5 ounces. Comes with a fabric drawstring pouch to carry it in.
Kentfaith is a brand from China.
The magnification is very good for such a portable device. The image quality is also surprisingly good, sharp and detailed. There's some chromatic aberration (purple fringing), but not bad at all considering.
Operation is intuitive except that images are rotated 180 degrees, so up is down and right is left. You have to do the opposite of what you'd normally do based on what you see when you're moving the target or the scope into place.
The adjustment wheels, one for magnification and one for focus, turn smoothly and not jerkily or loosely.
The light works well, though there can be shadows. You can eliminate those by using an additional light from the other side.
It's 3-1/2" long, only weighs 1.5 ounces. Comes with a fabric drawstring pouch to carry it in.
Kentfaith is a brand from China.
24/04/2023
My daughter has been learning a lot of things about microscopes in first grade this year and she spends a lot of time gathering different materials to bring home and look at under our microscope at home. I love her curiosity but have been finding it hard to keep up with her collection without the house being full of little bits of nature ending up on every surface. Enter this pocket microscope. Now my little scientist is able to bring the magic of magnification everywhere she goes. This is her favorite hiking accessory and she doesn't leave home without it. She's getting so much out of this little scope that my only regret is not getting one sooner. The magnification is good, the image is sharp and clear, and the light does a pretty good job of making things visible. The added slides were a nice touch but we don't really use them and I don't think that's the kind of application that this product excels at. In a pinch it's fine with slides but it doesn't compare to the much bulkier microscope at home, of course. Where this thing excels is at being an excellent product with so much more versatility in terms of being able to look at things we just can't (or don't want to) bring home. The price is such a good deal, too. I think every child would enjoy and benefit from having one themselves.
23/04/2023
Genuinely impressed with this little microscope. I'm absolutely stunned at the image quality for such a small cheap device. Highly recommended for anyone with kids who are interested in science, heck, even for yourself.
It comes with a lot, more than I expected (I admittedly did not read the listing as close as I should). The microscope slides are an excellent touch, giving you something to practice with right off the bat. You have a dial to magnify the image and a second dial to focus, and a built in light. It works so well. I did my best with a picture, but it doesn't do it complete justice (that blemish is on the slide, not the microscope).
I love the portability of this one and the versatility of being able to use it on many surfaces/objects. As an avid stargazer, I'm appreciative of the functionality of this one at the micro scale. Some pro tips for use, I noticed that it seems to be a mirror image, something I'm used to with a reflector telescope. So you may need to move the microscope down for the image to go up. Keep in mind that this magnifies big time, so tiny slight movements go a long way. Also, don't try to completely unscrew the battery cover screw. It is actually very short and I think is only on there for added protection as the battery cover itself seems to lock in securely.
Looking at the cloth it came with and the instructions were pretty wild. You can see the fine weaving of the cloth and the red/blue/yellow dots on the print. Very cool stuff, hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
It comes with a lot, more than I expected (I admittedly did not read the listing as close as I should). The microscope slides are an excellent touch, giving you something to practice with right off the bat. You have a dial to magnify the image and a second dial to focus, and a built in light. It works so well. I did my best with a picture, but it doesn't do it complete justice (that blemish is on the slide, not the microscope).
I love the portability of this one and the versatility of being able to use it on many surfaces/objects. As an avid stargazer, I'm appreciative of the functionality of this one at the micro scale. Some pro tips for use, I noticed that it seems to be a mirror image, something I'm used to with a reflector telescope. So you may need to move the microscope down for the image to go up. Keep in mind that this magnifies big time, so tiny slight movements go a long way. Also, don't try to completely unscrew the battery cover screw. It is actually very short and I think is only on there for added protection as the battery cover itself seems to lock in securely.
Looking at the cloth it came with and the instructions were pretty wild. You can see the fine weaving of the cloth and the red/blue/yellow dots on the print. Very cool stuff, hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
22/04/2023
I grabbed this for my kids to use when we are working on science homework because I like to be nerdy and show them what things really look like when we are going over things like plants and rocks, etc. for their projects and assignments, and now they are hooked on looking at things.
It is super easy to use and has two different ways of adjusting the magnification on it, which has been handy for letting them dial it in to each of their own vision needs.
It is super easy to use and has two different ways of adjusting the magnification on it, which has been handy for letting them dial it in to each of their own vision needs.
21/04/2023