Konus Optics' Academy-2 Biological Monocular Microscope offers users a scientific microscope experience by providing four DIN achromatic objectives, a widefield eyepiece, a stable metal frame with fine and coarse focusing, and a movable stage with a sample bracket. The optical system has a 1000mm focal length and delivers a maximum 1000x magnification. You will see crisp images with low color distortion, thanks to the achromatic optics. To add proper illumination to your images, the scope has a bottom 0.5W white LED lamp, an Abbe condenser with a double lens, and an iris diaphragm. To enable you to emphasize certain details of your samples you are also provided with four color filters, in orange, white, light blue, and green. For precise positioning of your specimens under the objective, the scope offers fine and coarse focusing wheels and a movable square stage with two coaxial Vernier controls. The stage has a metal bracket to secure your slides. Another definite highlight of this microscope is its ability to be operated as both corded or cordless device using the included accessories: a 220V AC adapter or three rechargeable AAA batteries with a battery charger.

Inclined Monocular Viewing    40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x Magnification    4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x DIN Achromats    10x WF Eyepiece    Fine & Coarse Focusing    0.5W LED Illuminator / Abbe Condenser    Movable Stage with Coaxial Controls    Iris Diaphragm & Four Filters    Cordless or 220V Corded Operation    Cast Metal Frame with Gray Enamel Finish

• Inclined monocular viewing
• 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x magnification
• 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x DIN achromatic objectives
• 10x WF eyepiece
• Clear field Abbe condenser with double lens
• Four filters: orange, white, light blue, and green
• Fine and coarse focusing
• 1000mm focal length
• 0.5W LED illumination
• Iris diaphragm
  • Cordless operation using the three included AAA batteries
  • Corded operation using the included power adapter
    • Movable stage with specimen bracket
    • Coaxial Vernier controls
    • Filter holder
      • Metal frame
      • Wide base
      • Arched back can serve as a handle
      • Rotating nosepiece turret

        Related Questions and Answers

        Q: 1. Is it possible to hook a digital camera up to this to capture an image?

        A: B&H has no adapters to mount a digital camera to the Celestron CM400C Compound Cordless Monocular Microscope BH #CECM400C • MFR #44134 However, I would recommend the Celestron 5.0MP Digital Microscope Imager (Black) BH #CEDMIHD5MP • MFR #44422 to attach to a laptop

        Q: 2. Does this include the micro sd card?

        A: No it doesn't include any SD card. but there is a slot for SD card

        Q: 3. What is tbe thread diameter of the 4x 10x and 40x objective lenses?

        A: There are no threads, it is a slip in eyepiece.

        Q: 4. Is it an optical microscope?

        A: Yes this is a Optical Microscope.

        Q: 5. Will this software work on an iMac?

        A: Unfortunately it will not. The software for the Celestron 44316 is compatible with operating systems Windows XP or Later.

        Q: 6. Is the eyepiece big enough so I can put my cell phone up to it and take pictures through it? (Like digiscoping)

        A: It would really depend on the kind of Phone you have. However it might be possible. The image might be difficult to shoot without an Adapter due to the Monocular Magnifying the movement.

        Q: 7. What's the eye relief for this?

        A: The eye relief for the KonusSmall -3 8-24x40 Monocular is 3-4 inches

        Q: 8. camera?

        A: This microscope does not come with a Camera Built In.

        Q: 9. what is the length of the cord that goes to the computer?

        A: The cable is about 3 ft Long, I use the microscope for my coin collection, and its great for that.

        Q: 10. Can I connect my CM2000CF to my computer for viewing and recording?

        A: To view images from this microscope on a computer you will need Celestron 5.0MP Digital Microscope Imager B&H# CEDMIHD5MP