The AmScope SE401Z-5M digital professional stereo microscope has interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a 1x objective, LED lighting, and a boom-arm stand. The 5MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens, image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still or video images on a computer or projector. The binocular viewing head has an interpupillary range of 50 to 77mm and a 45-degree inclination to reduce eye and neck strain. The interchangeable pairs of WF10x18mm and WF20x10mm eyepieces combine with the 1x objective to provide 10x and 20x magnification, and a longer working distance for inspecting large-scale specimens that require handling or repair. Dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength differences. A digital stereo microscope, sometimes called an inspection or dissection microscope, has low magnification and a long working distance that enables users to manipulate the object being inspected, and is used where image capture, detailed records, or documentation is required.
The 5MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a 0.5x reduction lens that ensures that the display has a similar field of view as the microscope eyepiece. The camera can be mounted in a C-Mount or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture and editing software that provides still image and live video capture and editing capability, including measurement functions. The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB 2.0 data port (cable included).
The 1W LED light is mounted on a flexible gooseneck to enable users to direct the light as needed. An LED light source provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive specimens. The microscope has a 13.5" pillar that provides a 9" vertical working distance. Bilateral focus eases use for left- and right-handed users. The 17" boom arm has a 12" working distance. The microscope head can be rotated on the X- and Y-axes. All metal construction is durable and stain-resistant.
Microscope SpecificationsHeadBinocularMagnification10x, 20xObjective power
1xEyepieces (DIN, 30.5mm)WF10x18mm, WF20x10mmFocusBilateral coarseMicroscope standBoom-arm standVertical working distance9" (13.5" overall pillar length)Boom arm12" working distance (17" overall length)Head rotationX- and Y-axesIllumination typeUpper, reflectedLight source1W LED on adjustable gooseneckPower110V-120V, UL listed
Camera SpecificationsResolution5MP (2592 x 1944 effective pixels)Image typeStill image and video display and captureCamera typeBrightfieldCamera sensor1/2.5" Aptina MT9P001 CMOS (color)Magnification40xReduction lens0.5xMounting size23mm or C-MountFrame rate60 fps at 640 x 480; 18 fps at 1280 x 960; 5 fps at 2592 x 1944Computer connectionUSB 2.0 (backward compatible on PCs only)File formatsJPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMPSoftware packageImage capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and LinuxCamera driver compatibilityWindows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux
Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.
United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?AmScope SE401Z-5M stereo microscope with boom-arm stand
WF10x18mm eyepieces, 30.5mm, one pair
WF20x10mm eyepieces, 30.5mm, one pair
1x objective
5MP digital camera (MU500)
0.5x reduction lens
USB 2.0 cable
Software CD
(2) Eye guards
LED light
Dust cover
Power cord
Instructions