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Carson MicroFlip 100x-250x LED and UV Lighted Pocket Microscope with Flip Down Slide Base and Smartphone Digiscoping Clip (MP-250)

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Style: Single Pack


Features

  • Pocket microscope that contains a unique flip-down slide base with an aspheric lens system for ultra precise image quality.
  • Contains a built-in UV flashlight that is perfect for detecting counterfeit currency
  • Use the smartphone clip to take pictures and record video of your subject matter using the built-in camera application on your smartphone
  • Includes Smartphone Clip, 1 Starter Slide with Cover Slip & Wrist Strap.

Description

See your World in a Whole New WayThe MicroFlip is Carson's most powerful pocket microscope yet, with a magnification range of an impressive 100x โ€“ 250x. The precision molded aspheric lens system ensures sharp, clear, distortion-free viewing, allowing you to see a variety of incredible details.The MicroFlip uses a bright LED light to illuminate your subjects and also has a built-in UV LED flashlight feature to aid in inspection. The MicroFlip's innovative slide base flips down to hold your slides in place (we include one blank slide and cover slip to get you started), and then flips back up when using the microscope on objects out in the field. Its lightweight build, ergonomic shape, and thin wrist-strap make it easy to take along with you anywhere you go.The MicroFlip is a great microscope for both beginners and more advanced users alike, as it offers a higher magnification range, but is simple and easy to use. One of the most exciting features of the Micro flip is the included smartphone digiscoping clip that attaches the microscope to your phone camera, so you can document all of your findings and share them with colleagues, friends, and family. The clip is compatible with most smart phone models, including iphone, Samsung, LG, HTC, and more (thicker cases like Otterbox style cases may need to be removed before attaching the digiscoping clip).The MicroFlip is powered by one AA battery (not included), and includes a starter slide with cover slip and an attachable wrist strap.Carson. /strong> The MicroBrite Plus is backed by Carson. Carson will repair or replace your pocket microscope if it is found to have manufacturing defects in the materials or workmanship. Please note that due to the extremely powerful magnification of this pocket microscope that the focal distance is very short. Therefore, you must hold the microscope directly over your subject for optimal viewing clarity. Begin at the lowest magnification (100x) and adjust the focus until you have a clear view, then increase your magnification to your desired level.


Light Source Type: LED


Model Name: MicroFlip


Material: Acrylic


Color: Multi


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 36.61 x 44 x 0.5 inches


Real Angle of View: 10


Magnification Maximum: 1


Item Weight: 0.16 Pounds


Voltage: 220 Volts


Brand: Carson


Product Dimensions: 36.61 x 44 x 0.5 inches


Item Weight: 2.56 ounces


Item model number: MP-250


Batteries: 1 AA batteries required.


Date First Available: September 21, 2015


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: Carson


Country of Origin: China


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Scope Great, Slides Not So Much
Style: Bundle with Slide Sets
As someone that did microscopy at various times in both education and in volunteering for a local museum, I have to say I'm impressed at how well this scope performs. For a handheld (and some tabletop ones I've used), this actually is a really good and clear scope! The UV part only activates as you hold its button down, and the regular light is on point for being able to look at slides and other things like paper and carpet fibers and hairs. I highly suggest if you're the type of person that takes walks in their neighborhood that includes curiosity of your surroundings, this would be a valuable tool to look at leaves and such up close. A worthwhile investment. The slides suck. Sure, you can see stuff because the scope is good, but there are so many bubbles in the production of these slides even I don't always know what I'm looking at without a label. Too cheaply made, especially for a layman that doesn't do microscopy a lot and won't necessarily know a bubble from an actual structure that's the subject of the slide. I'd just buy the scope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 5, 2023 by Jennifer Cootware

  • Very impressive pocket size microscope!
Style: Single Pack
Firstly, I'd like to mention when I received my order yesterday that the one I got was used and missing the clip. I submitted my request for a replacement and let me say, in just under 24 hours later, I already got a new replacement. I have NEVER experienced such rapid and hassle free service. Amazon amazes me more every day! And so on with the product. I am definitely giving this a 100% positive review. When I saw it on Amazon, I thought it would be something my grandson would like. After looking at others, this one seemed the best for the price. I had a such a hard time putting it down, I spent hours using it this morning!! The microscope is built sturdy, slim enough for your pocket, purse, or hand, big or small. The functions are all easy to use. And when I used it on my phone, I was even more impressed. I have not tried the slide yet, but I can only guess based on what short time I have played around with it, that will be a favorable feature as well. As for the price, I did get it on sale, but I believe even full price it is worth it. So much that I will be keeping this one and not only ordering another for my grandson, but also for my high school aged son and my husband, who both want one too! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on April 15, 2023 by Brandie Monck Brandie Monck

  • Great for the price...
Style: Single Pack
Not sure how anyone could rate this poorly for the price. You simply will not find a better microscope for this price. It has a few puzzling design choices. Folding down the slide holder quite literally makes using the UV light impossible to use (turns it off) and switches to a secondary LED light which may or may not be useful. Why not provide the user the ability to choose their own light source instead if forcing it automatically? Eventually I'll modify it so I can use the light source I prefer. It's always confusing when obvious design time was devoted to making a product "less useful", but here we are. Be very careful if choosing to use phone clip. It does NOT thread onto microscope and basically only very barely holds it in place. I can easily see a child breaking their expensive phone trying to use a clip that surely won't support the weight of a phone. I would suggest taking the time to build a support for the phone at en equal height of the microscope before attempting to use. Working around these quirks keaves you with a very impressive magnification level for $20 and surely lots of good fun. The fact that they use a very common AA size battery is a great design choice. Previous pocket scopes I've owned used tiny watch betteries which is a major hassle...so the design team did great here. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on April 12, 2023 by Joshua

  • Good but needs steady hand
Style: Single Pack
May be difficult to find focus with multiple zoom cameras. Clip moves, so need steady hand
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 13, 2023 by Dominic

  • Not as expected
Style: Single Pack
I purchased this to replace a very old one we've used for years. My hubby uses the old one for coin collecting while I use it to diagnose pest on houseplants. It is almost impossible to use on anything that isn't flat, the magnifying quality is too strong for our use as it's way too intense. The camera screen feature isn't useful for all these reasons as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 10, 2023 by Bobbie R.

  • its good for everyday study but not accurate
Style: Single Pack
overall the quality is good
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 25, 2023 by saeed

  • Easy to use
Style: Single Pack
Works great...
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on May 6, 2023 by Elliott Watson

  • Five Stars All The Way
Style: Single Pack
This microscope is cheap, effective and itโ€™s a good bargain. If you wanna buy a microscope just for exploration and biology buy this one sure there are other microscopes maybe better than this one but this microscope is small, pocket sized, effective, portable, has UV light and LED light and it can see opaque objects which most microscopes CANNOT! Just wanna say if you want a portable, cool, tiny, portable and adorable microscope this one if for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 13, 2023 by Microscope guy Microscope guy

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