CUSTOMER CARE TIP OF THE WEEK: Get To Know Your 21st Century Classroom – Part 5: Digital Microscope

Remember how fascinating it was to discover all of the life that is present in a drop of water? That was probably one of the single most eye-opening experiences in my early scientific education. Sharing this experience with students has been difficult in the past due to the limitations inherent to laboratory equipment. Microscopes are fragile, heavy, and typically require the use of a slide. The Ken-A-Vision T-1050 kena™ Digital Microscope was engineered to eliminate these barriers and represents a great leap in portability and functionality.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Microscopes work by zooming in on an object. At close range, lack of light becomes a major issue. To combat this problem, Ken-A-Vision has built in an array of LED lights next to the camera aperture. This allows the user to observe opaque subjects with ease. They have also included the standard deck light which allows light to pass through a transparent subject or slide and enter the camera lens.

Focus…Focus…Focus

One of the most difficult tasks to perform on a traditional microscope is focusing the image. Typically this is performed by someone who has experience with the equipment and a very sharp eye. The Ken-A-Vision Digital Microscope is incredibly easy to focus. No more attempting to focus the image through an eye-straining, eyepiece. Rather, the user can easily resolve the image because it is projected onto the screen through the Applied Vision software. The user can also adjust features such as brightness, contrast, and saturation, among others.

Mobile Laboratory

The T-1050 kena™ offers three zoom levels: 2x, 4x, and 10x and comes with a removable base. The user can choose to observe a subject on the stand or remove the handheld microscope and go exploring. The microscope is connected to the computer through USB, so it is as portable as a laptop.

Next week: We will talk about the importance of proper audio equipment in the classroom.