AmScope M500 Series Advanced Home School Monocular Compound Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification With Digital Camera, 50 Specimens & Book
Key Features
- 40X to 2500X magnification range for studying a range of specimens including hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. 10X and 25X eyepieces provide 6 unique magnification settings.
- An entry-level biological compound microscope with a 4-lens turret and a simplified traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
- Unlike many microscopes in its class, the M500 uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces.
- The built-in LED lamp provides bright, full-spectrum illumination to reduce eye strain
- Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 0.3MP digital eyepiece camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provide tools for image processing, measuring, and more.
- Includes The World of the Microscope: a beautifully-illustrated book that will help guide first-time users through the history of microscopes and how to perform experiments right at home.
- Includes a huge set of 50 prepared slides to view on your new microscope, with a variety of plant and animal specimens chosen to provide a range of shapes and colors, ideal for learning to use the microscope, as well as providing a quick study of nature at the microscopic level.
- Now available – New Kid’s Friendly Software – an AmScope exclusive that makes it fun and easy for your child to use camera software.
- Camera Software Download Windows and Mac
The M500 is a fully-functional entry-level microscope for classrooms and clinics. Unlike many microscopes in its class, it uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces. Another feature that sets it apart is its 100X oil-immersion objective lens which provides ultra-high magnification. All of the necessary functionality is present in an intuitive form factor which is ideally suited for classroom use. The microscope uses a traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
The monocular head keeps things simple. The use of a single eyepiece means that no adjustments are necessary for eye alignment or symmetrical focus. The head can rotate 360° for viewing from different positions. Interchangeable eyepieces allow you to change the overall magnification with optional lenses, or use a camera in place of the eyepiece to view microscopic images on a computer monitor or other display.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. An additional 25X eyepiece expands the maximum magnification to 2500X with 6 unique levels. This covers the magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The stage is equipped with two clips for holding slides and other specimens in place. The microscope uses independent focus knobs to control coarse and fine adjustments. An adjustable limit-stop mechanism can be used to prevent the lenses from making contact with specimens, preventing damage to the lenses and glass slides.
The microscope is equipped with bright halogen illumination to light the specimen. The sub-stage lamp emits full-spectrum light with a warm color temperature to limit strain on the eyes. The height-adjustable light condenser precisely focuses light onto the specimen, with an iris-diaphragm to control contrast and focus depth.
Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 1MP digital eyepiece camera. The compact, lightweight camera can be used in place of an eyepiece to watch live images and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. Our professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools. A lite version of our software is available for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.
This kit includes a beautifully-illustrated book that will help guide first-time users through the history of microscopes, and how to perform some experiments right at home. The book provides an insight into the history of microscopic study and the invention of microscopes. Several popular experiments are illustrated and explained to guide you through the scientific process. This kit also includes a huge set of 50 prepared slides to view on your new microscope. A variety of plant and animal specimens are pre-mounted for instant viewing, including cross-sections of plant stems, and cellular structures. These slides are chosen to provide a range of shapes and colors, ideal for learning to use the microscope, as well as providing a quick study of nature at the microscopic level.
Specifications
Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
Tube Length | 160mm |
Head | Monocular, 45° incline, 360° rotatable |
Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
Eyepieces | 10X, 25X |
Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
Objective Turret | quadruple |
Focusing System | independent coarse and fine focus |
Stage | single layer with clips |
Stage Dimensions | 110mm x 120mm |
Transmitted Illumination | 20W halogen |
Condenser | Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, NA1.25 |
Sub-stage Condenser-holder | spiral control |
Power | 220V |
Objective Lenses
Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
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4X | achromatic | 0.10 | — | 0.17mm |
10X | achromatic | 0.25 | — | 0.17mm |
40X | achromatic | 0.65 | — | 0.17mm |
100X | achromatic | 1.25 | oil | 0.17mm |
Camera Specifications | |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Optical Format | 1/3" |
Active Pixels | 0.3M (640 x 480) |
Pixel Size | 5.6µm x 5.6µm |
Active Sensor Area | 3.58mm x 2.69mm |
Shutter | electronic rolling shutter |
Sensitivity | 13.5V/Lux-sec |
Spectral Response | 380-650nm with IR-cut filter |
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate | 25fps @ 640x480 |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
Power | 5VDC over USB |
Software
OS Requirements | Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+ | |||||||||||||||
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Hardware Requirements | Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM | |||||||||||||||
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The M500 is a fully-functional entry-level microscope for classrooms and clinics. Unlike many microscopes in its class, it uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces. Another feature that sets it apart is its 100X oil-immersion objective lens which provides ultra-high magnification. All of the necessary functionality is present in an intuitive form factor which is ideally suited for classroom use. The microscope uses a traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
The monocular head keeps things simple. The use of a single eyepiece means that no adjustments are necessary for eye alignment or symmetrical focus. The head can rotate 360° for viewing from different positions. Interchangeable eyepieces allow you to change the overall magnification with optional lenses, or use a camera in place of the eyepiece to view microscopic images on a computer monitor or other display.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. An additional 25X eyepiece expands the maximum magnification to 2500X with 6 unique levels. This covers the magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The stage is equipped with two clips for holding slides and other specimens in place. The microscope uses independent focus knobs to control coarse and fine adjustments. An adjustable limit-stop mechanism can be used to prevent the lenses from making contact with specimens, preventing damage to the lenses and glass slides.
The microscope is equipped with bright halogen illumination to light the specimen. The sub-stage lamp emits full-spectrum light with a warm color temperature to limit strain on the eyes. The height-adjustable light condenser precisely focuses light onto the specimen, with an iris-diaphragm to control contrast and focus depth.
Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 1MP digital eyepiece camera. The compact, lightweight camera can be used in place of an eyepiece to watch live images and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. Our professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools. A lite version of our software is available for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.
This kit includes a beautifully-illustrated book that will help guide first-time users through the history of microscopes, and how to perform some experiments right at home. The book provides an insight into the history of microscopic study and the invention of microscopes. Several popular experiments are illustrated and explained to guide you through the scientific process. This kit also includes a huge set of 50 prepared slides to view on your new microscope. A variety of plant and animal specimens are pre-mounted for instant viewing, including cross-sections of plant stems, and cellular structures. These slides are chosen to provide a range of shapes and colors, ideal for learning to use the microscope, as well as providing a quick study of nature at the microscopic level.
Specifications
Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
Tube Length | 160mm |
Head | Monocular, 45° incline, 360° rotatable |
Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
Eyepieces | 10X, 25X |
Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
Objective Turret | quadruple |
Focusing System | independent coarse and fine focus |
Stage | single layer with clips |
Stage Dimensions | 110mm x 120mm |
Transmitted Illumination | 20W halogen |
Condenser | Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, NA1.25 |
Sub-stage Condenser-holder | spiral control |
Power | 220V |
Objective Lenses
Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
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4X | achromatic | 0.10 | — | 0.17mm |
10X | achromatic | 0.25 | — | 0.17mm |
40X | achromatic | 0.65 | — | 0.17mm |
100X | achromatic | 1.25 | oil | 0.17mm |
Camera Specifications | |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Optical Format | 1/3" |
Active Pixels | 0.3M (640 x 480) |
Pixel Size | 5.6µm x 5.6µm |
Active Sensor Area | 3.58mm x 2.69mm |
Shutter | electronic rolling shutter |
Sensitivity | 13.5V/Lux-sec |
Spectral Response | 380-650nm with IR-cut filter |
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate | 25fps @ 640x480 |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
Power | 5VDC over USB |
Software
OS Requirements | Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+ | |||||||||||||||
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Hardware Requirements | Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM | |||||||||||||||
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