Califone CM1-USB USB Digital Microscope
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Califone CM1-USB USB Digital Microscope

SKU: CLNCM1USB

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Shopper : Is there digital software for the cm1-usb digital microscope?
lincoln h : I am trying to hook up this device on my Macbook, but it appears it only works on PCs. How do I get it to work on a Mac? Can I exchange it for one that will work on my Mac?ANDREW R : Manufacturer specifies Windows compatibility only, with no indication of Mac compatibility mentioned.

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Califone CM1-USB Specifications

  • Operating System

    Windows 2000XP/Vista/Windows 7 / 32bit & 64-bit

  • Min. System requirements

    IBM PC or compatible PC or laptop with USB port; Pentium 700MHz; Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 Operating Systems; 20MB free HD space; CD-ROM drive; 32MB RAM; VGA card w/ DirectX support

  • Sensor

    1.3 MegaPixel Color CMOS

  • Lens

    F2.4 2P M12 Lens

  • USB Cable Length

    4 ft

  • Focus Range

    Manual Focus from 50 mm-Infinite

  • Image Resolution Settings

    1280x1024, 800x600, 640x480, 352x288,320x240, 160x120

  • Color Resolution

    24-bit

  • Frame Rate

    Max:30 f/s Under 600 Lux Brightness

  • Flicker Control

    50 Hz/60 Hz Option

  • Video Capture Format

    AVI

  • Capture Driver Compatibility

    TWAIN / VFW / Direct Show AP (Driver)

  • USB Compatibility

    USB1.1 & USB2.0

  • Snap Shot Capability

    Software and Hardware

  • Transmission Rate

    320x240 30F/s, 640x480 15F/s

  • Signal/Noise Ratio

    > 48dB (30F/s 220LUX)

  • Dynamic Range

    > 72dB

  • Built-in Image Compression

    Automatic brightness adjustment with integrated bright white LEDs for lighting the subject
    Automatic color compensation

  • Dimensions (LxR)

    112x33mm / 4.40x1.29"

  • Weight

    9.6 oz / 272.15 g

  • UPC Code

    610356051009

About Califone CM1-USB

Built specifically for use in the classroom, the Califone USB Digital Microscope gives students a chance to learn about the world around them up close. It can be connected to a classroom computer, so students can be split into groups to conduct experiments and see the whole picture on the screen at the same time.

This USB Microscope allows for real-time display on computer screens, enabling multiple students to view detail at the same time. With a connected computer wired to a projector, an entire class or auditorium can participate, making it ideal for facilitating student understanding of the 6 goals within the National Educational Technology Standards, or NETS.

Califone CM1-USB Features

  • 10x - 200x magnification with manual focusing from 4" to infinity
  • Takes image snapshots to appear on a computer screen
  • USB connection to computers allows for group monitoring and easy image capturing
  • Fully adjustable, detachable microscope stand
  • Protective lens barrel
  • Integrated bright white LEDs for lighting the subject
  • Multiple filter choices to highlight different aspects (Light enhanced, square base, color or black and white 3D, reverse tone, blue/red/green filters)
  • Automatic brightness adjustment & color compensation
  • Video Capture (choice of resolution & frame rates) or Still Picture mode (with choice of image resolution settings)

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Key Features

  • 10x - 200x magnification
  • Takes image snapshots to appear on a computer screen
  • Fully adjustable, detachable microscope stand
  • Protective lens barrel
  • Integrated bright white LEDs for lighting the subject
  • Automatic brightness adjustment & color compensation

What's in the box:

  • Califone CM1-USB USB Digital Microscope
  • Detachable Stand
  • 4' USB Cable (integrated)
  • Software CD-ROM
  • User Manual
  • Califone Warranty