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Explore the world down under. Under the lens, of course. View the diminutive, the microcosmic, and the teensy-weensy with the Celestron 44340 digital microscope. The 3.5" LCD Digital Microscope replaces traditional eyepieces with a LCD Screen for easy and comfortable viewing for you and to share with others. Also features a built-in digital camera for quick and easy snapshots or short videos. Explore the cellular kingdoms that reside as the tiny forms of life that our lives depend on. Learning was never so much fun. AC Adaptor to Power the Microscope 3.5 (88mm) LCD Screen with 4x Digital Zoom Carrying Case Included Mechanical Stage - 3.5 x 3.5 (88mm x 88mm) Weight - 51 ounces (1446 grams)
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top light inadequate
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The microscope/camera combination is great in every way except one very important feature, the top light is inadequate. It is too far away and not bright enough to light solid specimens. It does work fantastic for specimens that light can pass through.
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2008-07-25
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Dark spot on LCD
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I ended up returning this item for a replacement because it had a dark spot in the middle of the LCD. Once I received my replacement it did not have a dark spot but now there was debris internally that could not be removed. I ended up sending it back for a refund. However, I did order another style of a Celestron Microscope without the LCD screen. I give this product 3 stars because the concept and viewing options for this unit is incredible. It is also very easy to use and very lightweight. it just so happened I did not receive a "keeper".
Rating: 
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-07-07
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Celestron 44340 LCD Microscope
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I'm pretty happy with this microscope that I purchased to use with my daughter. The screen is clear and responds to movement (rotifers) without any kind of low fps problems.
There is a distracting dark patch in the center of the LCD. The spot does not show up when you record a video, so it must be a problem with the LCD. The company has not yet replied to my support email on this subject I sent 4 days ago. Paint on the objective lens housings is worn looking and there is a scratch on the upper illuminator's plastic housing. Because of these things, the finish of the microscope has a used look.
The photo and movie recording interface is simple and easy to use. There is at least one misspelled word in a menu which makes the interface seem unprofessional. However it records acceptably. The video it creates is in the Windows .wmv format.
Rating:
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-06-01
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