About Carson Zorb 81x USB Digital Microscope
Carson Zorb 81x USB microscope — a compact USB microscope with built-in LED lighting and a 2 MP camera that magnifies up to 81 times. You connect it to your computer over USB and can then take photos and video on screen of whatever you put under it.
USB microscope with LED lighting at 81x
The Zorb gives an effective magnification of 81x measured against an 81 cm computer screen. A ring of LEDs around the lens lights the object from the front, which gives a sharp, bright picture in real time. The camera resolves 1600 by 1200 pixels, so you also capture detailed stills at the press of the shutter button on the top. The whole microscope weighs 90 grams and sits in the palm of your hand.
It measures 4.6 by 4.6 by 6.1 cm and runs on 5 volts over the USB cable, with a maximum frame rate of 50 Hz. You plug it into a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port and it works with both Windows and macOS.
Benefits of this digital magnifier for the computer
- 81x magnification with a 2 MP camera and LED lighting
- Compact design — it also weighs only 90 g and fits in the hand
- Connects over USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
- Works with Windows and macOS
- Takes both stills and video from the built-in shutter button
- Resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels at up to 50 Hz
Who is the microscope for?
The Zorb suits you who want to examine small details on coins, stamps, insects or other objects. It works particularly well for hobby use, for teaching and for quality inspection, and because it is compact and light it also travels easily.
Software: CARSONCAM Mac App | CARSONCAM Microsoft App
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See the Zorb in use
| Camera resolution: | 2 MP (1600 x 1200 pixels) |
| Effective magnification: | 81x on an 81 cm screen |
| Platform: | Windows, macOS |
| Max frame rate: | 50 Hz |
| Connection: | USB 2.0 / 3.0 |
| Width: | 4.6 cm |
| Depth: | 4.6 cm |
| Height: | 6.1 cm |
| Weight: | 90 g |
| Supply voltage: | 5 V |
| Manufacturer: | Carson |
| SKU: | MM-500 |