This biological microscope comes with an LED illumination system that can be powered by either batteries or wall-power supply . It is specially designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. It is portable and can be taken out to field sites. It comes with a 45 degree inclined monocular head with locked-in eyepiece, three AA batteries, a 110V-4.5V plug transformer, full optical glass elements, and solid metal body. It offers five levels of magnification, 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X. The digital camera captures still images and video, and allows you to view a live stream on your PC. The included software for Windows offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while capturing high-definition images. On Mac computers, the camera can be used as a driverless imaging device, compatible with various applications, such as ProScope and Photo Booth. It is an excellent instrument for elementary and middle school students to learn science. It is an ideal home school or family microscope.

Along with some prepared biological-specimen slides, this kit also includes a slide-preparation kit, with blank slides, red and blue stains, and several tools to put together your own specimen slides.