- What can I look at with it?
- Coins, stamps, banknotes, insects, leaves, fabric weave and fine print. It is a reflected-light microscope, so it works on solid surfaces rather than slides.
- Does it need batteries?
- Yes. It runs on button-cell batteries to power the LED light. The light is the only powered part.
- Can it take photos?
- No. It has no camera or screen. You look through the eyepiece, so images cannot be saved or shared.
- How is it different from a phone clip-on lens?
- It is easier to hold steady and does not tie up your phone, but a clip-on lens lets you capture and share images.
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes, with supervision. It is simple and sturdy enough for curious children, but the small batteries and eyepiece need care.
- Does it work on slides?
- Not well. It is designed for solid objects lit from the front, not for backlit prepared slides.
- Where is the Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope cheapest?
- At Carson, for $5.99, 65% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill, Amazon, Walmart, Carson.