If ordinary study of microscopic specimens doesn't amaze you, turn your microscope into a digital optical device. The Levenhuk M500 BASE digital camera will let you record videos of microworld inhabitants, take pictures of specimens, and share the interesting moments of your study with friends and people who share your interests. The Levenhuk M500 BASE camera is an advanced model in this series that lets you take high-quality photos and videos at home. It can be used for teaching or scientific hobbies.
The Levenhuk M500 BASE digital camera replaces the eyepiece and transmits the image in real time to any external screen. To connect the camera, you can use a standard USB cable (included). Levenhuk software lets you edit the photos and videos you have saved. The camera offers four preset video recording modes and one photo mode. The camera is compatible with biological and stereo microscopes with an eyepiece tube diameter of 23.2 mm. If your microscope has a different eyepiece tube diameter, you can still use this camera by adding an adapter (not included).
To make sure your new camera works in the best possible way, check that your computer meets the system requirements specified by the manufacturer. Compatible operating systems are Mac OS, Linux, and Windows. A USB 2.0 port is required to establish a connection.
If the software does not work on your computer, contact us and specify the operating system and its version (for Linux: the platform and kernel version).
The latest version of Levenhuk software for Windows supports eight languages: English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
The Levenhuk digital camera is compatible with microscopes with an eyepiece tube diameter of 23.2 mm. The camera can be mounted on an eyepiece tube of a different diameter using an adapter (not included in the set).
The set includes:
- Levenhuk digital microscope camera
- USB cable for connecting to a computer or laptop and for power
- Installation CD with Levenhuk image editing software and the required drivers
- User manual and lifetime warranty
Features
| Warranty |
50 years |
| Package size (L x W x H) |
6x14x9 cm |
| Shipping weight |
0.17 kg |
| Sensor |
CMOS |
| Colour/monochrome |
colour |
| Megapixels |
5 |
| Maximum resolution, pixels |
2592x1944 |
| Sensor size |
1/2.5" |
| Pixel size, μm |
2.2x2.2 |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 |
| Exposure time |
automatic |
| Video recording |
yes |
| Frame rate, fps at resolution |
2 at 2592x1944, 3 at 2048x1536, 5 at 1600x1200, 7.5 at 1280x1024 |
| Mounting location |
eyepiece tube with 23.2 mm diameter instead of a regular eyepiece |
| Image format |
*.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif |
| Video format |
output: *.wmv, *.avi, *.h264 (Windows 8 and later), *h265 (Windows 10 and later) |
| Spectral range, nm |
380–650 (built-in infrared filter) |
| Shutter type |
ERS (electronic rolling shutter) |
| White balance |
automatic, manual |
| Exposure control |
automatic, manual |
| Software features |
exposure time, image size, brightness |
| Output |
480 Mbps, USB 2.0 |
| System requirements |
Windows 8/10/11 (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux, up to 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 or more powerful, at least 2 GB RAM, USB 2.0 port, CD-ROM |
| Software |
Levenhuk |
| Body |
metal |
| Power supply |
USB cable 2.0 |
| Operating temperature range, °C |
-10 — 50 |
