Description
Compare Prices Below
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335487275608?_skw=Celestron+%E2%80%93+PentaView+LCD+Digital+Microscope%E2%80%93+Biological+Microscope+with+a+Built-in+5MP+Digital+Camera+%E2%80%93+Adjustable+Mechanical+Stage&epid=10028749798&itmmeta=01K49PX4N982QW59EH7WF8Z415&hash=item4e1c999258:g:8LAAAeSwXbRojccR&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABcFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1exUxK527hrbb9MUBWmUt0lkaZhG%2BgdR1bsx6QWlQzrQVhtYyPgNtW0DLpz7bGfVLA8sE%2BIv2t%2BgpeyBehxOfVabAJ1uQ%2FcKh8j7t1Bqy0X2qL%2BN2bAtda92W9MCBj8dPBttpfQHPDk2jpMGWO%2BkXXiO65e9Uu4xSxOdXQ79GH3gfKe7Q7R24O5et1JalDdhrG15XFQdpbTcmyAWBW2UlOSjE%2FruVUDmAwiSboyNtTlXk3UKv9qCaJIYXJfgAwp8Gktu4o9%2Fcdc7kqJRkT2fcZZkIrptQTLjNsXurqfUfSRK0zT84QnEB6ZCcNaxrS6P809ZIEOHnBnWkq58gEU4Wq8mSOkgkwPO6Y6ky0V3cwmfM16RMnWkckZ3g2wW6jqfBxT7z78jf5S1anZBcy3vKL%2FIDRxNt59pL%2BFn9oRZHkFHc2llgT%2FWX9ygd97YxZVmOpzby%2Fyi8KDDEpx8jqzpPSk%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-bK9LaiZg&pfm=0
https://www.celestron.com/products/pentaview-lcd-digital-microscope?srsltid=AfmBOooSxbxhrdggsOLf4mgCiJuu0rXUcHJB829JG6ZLeVY_JOtxYlh9#specifications
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/844484-REG/Celestron_44348_PentaView_LCD_Digital_Microscope.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=68211173&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhbT5hsi_jwMVzjRECB2vVTurEAAYASAAEgIdrfD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-PentaView-LCD-Digital-Microscope/dp/B007DJZEFC?th=1
About this item
-
4.3″ LCD SCREEN MOUNTED ON 180° ROTATING HEAD: View specimens in vivid detail without eyepieces and easily rotate the screen to share observations in group or classroom settings.
-
5MP DIGITAL CAMERA WITH VIDEO RECORDING: Capture high-resolution still images and smooth 20 fps video directly to an SD card—ideal for documentation and presentations.
-
MAGNIFICATION UP TO 2400X: Features 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and a detached 60x objective lenses combined with a 10x digital eyepiece for optical powers up to 600x. Use 4x digital zoom on the LCD screen to reach 2400x total.
-
ADJUSTABLE MECHANICAL STAGE WITH ILLUMINATION: Easily move and position slides with the precision-controlled mechanical stage, while the bottom LED lighting provides bright, adjustable illumination for optimal viewing.
-
8 GB SD CARD AND TV OUTPUT INCLUDED: Save images and videos to the included SD card or display on a TV or monitor via AV output for large-scale viewing.
-
DUAL POWER OPTIONS FOR FLEXIBILITY: Operates on 4 AA batteries (not included) for use in the field or plugs into the wall with the included international AC adapter—perfect for home, classroom, or on-the-go exploration.
-
UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
-
BUILT-IN 5MP DIGITAL CAMERA: Our Celestron Biological Microscope has a built-in 5MP digital camera that captures high-resolution images and 30 fps SD video of your specimen as well as a full color 4.3″ TFT LCD screen with onboard software.
-
HIGH MAGNIFICATION POWER: From 40x up to 2400x magnification (with digital zoom), the LCD Digital Microscope II is a precision instrument ideal for viewing a range of cellular specimens on slides.
-
MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: In addition to the 4GB micro SD card, you’ll receive a dust cover, a rugged canvas carrying case with shoulder strap, 10 prepared slides, an AV out cable for viewing on a TV or projector and a 4-plug international AC adapter
-
UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, based in California since 1960. Your purchase is backed by a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.
From the manufacturer
Discovery times five!
This professional-level, biological LCD microscope offers many advanced features at an affordable price.
Features And Benefits – Step-Up To A Whole New Level Of Discovery
Four position nosepiece
The PentaView LCD Digital Microscope features a rotating four position nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x achromatic objective lenses.
10x camera sensor eyepiece
The microscope’s camera sensor acts as 10x eyepiece lens, yielding 40x, 100x, 200x, 400x, and 600x powers – and digital zoom to 2400x!
Rotational LCD touch screen
The 4.3” LCD touch screen offers easy, intuitive controls and can be rotated a full 180° for easy viewing by a group of colleagues or students.
Fully adjustable mechanical stage
Dual (X and Y) axis fine position control knobs for accurate and easy positioning of slides.
wholesalercalifornia_k53vzj –
Customers say
Customers find this microscope to be better than expected, with a clear LCD display that allows multiple users to view simultaneously, and they consider it good value for money. The microscope is user-friendly and works well, though some report it stops working. The image quality and functionality receive mixed reviews – while some customers report clear images, others find them blurry, and while some say it works well, others find it completely unusable. Additionally, the focus adjustment and brightness receive negative feedback, with customers noting no fine focus adjustment and the bottom light not being bright enough.
Pretty Good Digital Biological Microscope
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
Style: PentaView LCD Digital MicroVerified Purchase
It is a lower-end biological microscope, but it is perfectly adequate for education use and even some less critical real biological work. It is certainly much better than most cheap educational microscopes or the abysmal toy ones.
The hardware is definitely a little dated in the sense the LCD display resolution is low and the illumination is a bit dim for the highest magnifications, it uses a mini-B USB connector, etc. The saved files are fine, but focus perfection would be easier with a bit more resolution on the display device. I like that the screen stylus has a mounting spot on the top of the body. The top-side illuminator is basically useless, but it is rarely useful anyway. The stage backlash is a bit annoying, but you get used to it. The focus vernier on my unit was tight, no sign of the slippage some comments mention, maybe even too tight really, I suspect it can be adjusted but I haven’t tried yet. I don’t love the colour balance options especially when combined with the colour filter wheel. The aperture options are OK, the condenser isn’t otherwise adjustable. I suspect it doesn’t support modern larger capacity SD cards but that isn’t a bit deal. I haven’t tried using the battery supply or USB data options.
The carrying case and dust cover are actually quite good for the price I didn’t expect them at all.
I have a much fancier real biological microscope which is obviously much better technically, but for a lot of stuff this scope is great. All in all I am glad I purchased it, I can take it in the field with me and not worry too much if I wreck it.
Read more
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report
Debbie Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars Awrsome
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
Style: LCD Digital Micro IIVerified Purchase
Great product love the magnification and great quality
Helpful
Report
Bob B
1.0 out of 5 stars SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW…….
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
Style: LCD Digital Micro IIVerified Purchase
This microscope has a very serious design flaw if you view things illuminated from above. The included light that shines on the object from above is nowhere near bright enough to generate an image on the screen. You will only see a dark screen until you use a hand held flashlight or other additional light source and shine it on the object you are trying to view. How stupid is it to include a light source that isn’t bright enough to illuminate any object viewed? If you’ve ever used a quality microscope you will immediately know this is a cheaply made instrument. The focuser has play in it such that you have to overfocus just a bit, because when you take your hand off the focus wheel it goes slightly out of focus each time. You can get the hang of it after awhile…..but it’s just another sign of a cheaply made instrument. You’d be far better off buying a quality used optical microscope off an auction site than using this one. Celestron used to be a quality telescope manufacturer, but has now become just another company making low quality optical instruments while using the name of a former quality manufacturer. I sent my microscope right back for refund………..it’s sad Celestron would put out such a low quality instrument, and I won’t buy any other product from them in the future.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report
Ultragamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for reptile DIY fecal smears and floats
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
Style: LCD Digital Micro IIVerified Purchase
This microscope (44341) works to screen for fecal parasites and protozoa in my reptile. The value for the money is the best and the LCD screen is way better than trying to strain/focus your eyes in a lens. Can’t beat being able to take photos and video instantly. I didn’t want to have to worry about installing some old software and hookup via USB to see and switch between PC and scope/knobs.
It gets the job done, and fine focus isn’t really needed for the 400x (but wouldn’t hurt). I bet it is needed for a 600x like in the Pentaview. You can see almost anything with 400x.
I believe the QC isn’t the best as my first scope I got had loose tension on the stage knob so it would droop (as others have noted), and the camera lens had an artifact. I wasn’t having it, so I got an exchange – the difference is night and day. I now have one with proper tension and perfect camera image. Let it be known that Celestron made this with proper tension – however, who knows how many have the droop issue…
Summary:
Pros
+LCD screen looks great
+Plenty of options (exposure, zoom, etc)
+Photos are high resolution, videos are 30fps and look good
+See protozoa, flagellates, parasites, worms, eggs etc.
+Sleek design
Cons
– Quality control issues? Stage may droop, camera lens may be bad – seek an exchange.
– Photo and video recording will turn off and crash the system if batteries are running low – no way to tell if power is low as light strength stays the same. A sensor would have been nice if possible.
– The top LED light is not useful enough to see the top of objects/insects. Very faint on the highest exposure; you must use your own flashlight/spotlight to get the desired effect. Note: Higher magnifications close in on the stage too much for it to matter. Use lowest (40x) only.
-+ Not really a con but I wish they made this model with fine focus so you aren’t paying upwards of $300 just to have it.
Read more
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report
Kent Tomlinson
4.0 out of 5 stars For the money, it’s a great microscope!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
Style: LCD Digital Micro IIVerified Purchase
The first one that was sent to me didn’t work right. The display needed to be turned on and off several times to get a usable picture. Amazon replaced it without a problem. The bottom light works good with sharp picture, much better then my old tasco that is ancient. The top light is useless, you have to use an extra bright light shining down (sun) on the specimen to see anything. The slide with the onion skin shows the cells better then ever. In a drop of pond water I can see more life then ever before. I can’t seem to get the scale to work yet but it’s probably me. I gave it 4 stars because of the top light but the rest is a 5.