Transform your microscope into a powerful digital imaging system with the Microscope Digital GT Camera 5.0 Megapixel. This high-resolution camera captures stunning 2560 x 1920 pixel images and smooth video at up to 25 frames per second, allowing you to document, measure, and share your microscopic discoveries with exceptional clarity. Compatible with both compound and stereo microscopes through included adapters, this camera makes microphotography accessible for students, educators, and hobbyists alike.
- High-resolution imaging: 5 megapixel sensor captures detailed still images and video for documentation and analysis
- Universal compatibility: Includes three eyepiece adapters (23.2mm, 30mm, 30.5mm) to fit most compound and stereo microscopes
- Measurement capability: Calibration slide and software allow you to measure specimen dimensions in your captured images
- Complete software suite: Image capture, video recording, editing, enhancement, and file management tools included
- Simple USB connection: Plugs directly into your PC for instant viewing and capture (USB 2.0 port required)
Note: This camera requires a Windows PC and is not compatible with Mac OS or Chrome OS.
- 5.0 Megapixel Digital Microscope Camera body
- Standard C-mount plus three eyepiece adapters: 23.2mm 0.45x reducing adapter for compound microscopes, 30.0mm and 30.5mm adapters for stereo microscopes
- Micrometer calibration slide, 0.01mm (10 µm)
- USB cable for direct connection to PC (USB 2.0 port required)
- Access to Capture 2.3 software download (see More Information section)
- Sensor Size: 1/2.8"
- Effective Pixels: 2560 x 1920 (5.0 megapixels)
- Pixel Size: 2.8µm x 2.8µm
- Frame Rate: Up to 25 frames per second at 5 MP (varies with resolution and computer performance)
- Color Depth: 24-bit color
- White Balance: Automatic or manual
- Exposure: Automatic or manual with programmable settings
- Image Formats: JPG, PNG, TIF, DICOM, and more
- Built-in Lens: Provides large field-of-view
- Software Interface Support: C/C++, C#, and DirectShow
- Connection: USB 2.0
- System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32-bit/64-bit), Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor, 2 GB RAM minimum, USB 2.0 port
- Compatibility Note: Not compatible with Chrome OS or Mac OS
- Warranty: One-year warranty
- Grade Level: 7-12
Capture and Share Your Microscopic Discoveries
Viewing microscopic specimens under magnification opens up an entirely new world of discovery. With the Microscope Digital GT Camera 5.0 Megapixel, you can do far more than just observe—you can capture, document, measure, and share what you see with exceptional clarity and detail.
This high-speed digital camera produces crystal-clear 2560 x 1920 pixel images and smooth video at frame rates up to 25 frames per second. The image quality, color accuracy, and contrast will transform how you experience microscopy, making it perfect for documenting observations, creating educational materials, building specimen libraries, and sharing discoveries with students, family, or fellow enthusiasts.
Easy Three-Step Setup
- Replace your microscope's eyepiece with the camera using one of the three included adapters—the 23.2mm adapter fits most compound microscopes, while the 30mm and 30.5mm adapters work with stereo microscopes.
- Connect the camera to your computer's USB 2.0 port using the included cable.
- Download and install the Capture 2.3 software from the link in the Videos & Guides section below, and you're ready to start capturing images.
Powerful Imaging and Measurement Features
The included software suite provides comprehensive tools for working with your microscopic images. Capture still images and video, adjust brightness, gain, exposure, and color settings, edit and enhance images, organize your files, and zoom into fine details. One particularly valuable feature is the measurement capability—using the included calibration slide with the software interface, you can accurately measure the dimensions of objects in your photographs, adding quantitative data to your observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this camera work with my microscope? This camera is compatible with most standard compound and stereo microscopes. It includes three adapters (23.2mm for compound microscopes, 30mm and 30.5mm for stereo microscopes) that fit the majority of educational and hobbyist microscopes. The camera replaces your microscope's eyepiece, so your microscope should have a removable eyepiece for this camera to work.
- What's the advantage of using a microscope camera versus just looking through the eyepiece? A microscope camera allows you to view specimens on a larger computer screen, which reduces eye strain during extended viewing sessions. More importantly, it enables you to capture permanent records of your observations, measure specimen dimensions, share images with others, and create educational materials. Multiple people can view the same specimen simultaneously on screen, making it ideal for teaching situations.
- Can I use this camera to measure the size of specimens? Yes! The camera includes a calibration slide and the software has built-in measurement tools. After calibrating the system using the provided micrometer slide, you can accurately measure the dimensions of specimens in your captured images. This feature is valuable for scientific documentation and educational projects where size measurements are important.
- Why isn't this camera compatible with Mac computers? The Capture 2.3 software is designed for Windows operating systems only and requires specific Windows drivers to communicate with the camera. Mac OS uses different system architecture that isn't supported by this camera's software. If you need Mac compatibility, you may want to consider a different camera model or use a Windows computer for your microscope imaging.
