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Photos taken with the Mini-VID (these were taken with the old version): |
1.) Red blood cells as seen through an Observer III fitted with the USB Mini-VID. Magnification ca. 400x. Photo © CR Scientific |
2.) Crystals of ferrocolumbite viewed through a Paragon with a USB Mini-VID. Magnification ca. 15x. Photo © CR Scientific |
3.) Crystals of Eosin Y (a red dye used in biological stains) viewed through a Paragon with a USB Mini-VID. Magnification ca. 15x. Photo © CR Scientific |
4.) Crystals of Boleite from Montana, viewed through a Paragon with a USB Mini-VID. Magnification ca. 30x. Photo © CR Scientific |
5.) Penicillium mold, viewed through an Observer III with a USB Mini-VID. Magnification ca. 400x. Photo © CR Scientific |
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The MiniVID® is a special type of digital camera for your microscope. It goes in the eyepiece tube of the microscope and transmits the picture to your computer (USB version) or VCR / television (RCA version) by way of a cable. This makes the Mini-VID very useful in classroom situations or other places where it's desirable to have everyone see the subject at once. The MiniVID uses the latest in CCD camera technology to bring you unparalleled quality for its size and price.
The MiniVID eyepiece camera has an adapter ring that lets it fit in both 23 and 30 mm eyepiece tubes, the two standard sizes.
USB version allows viewing of specimens on a computer screen. Requires a USB port and Windows 98 or better. Includes viewing software. We recommend Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, or other image-editing software (not included) to do the actual screen capture.
RCA version for plugging into the "video in" (RCA-type) jack of a VCR or a television... so you can make video recordings of what's under the microscope. The RCA version is lower-priced than the USB and has lower resoluton. Though it lacks the software of the USB version, your TV and/or VCR should have adjustments (e.g., color, brightness) that will allow some fine-tuning ofthe picture.
| Bring the tiny,
hidden world of the microscope to a large screen. Features: • Sensitive down to 5 lux • NTSC signal • Color CMOS chip • Power: 12V DC, draws under 1 amp> 110V AC adapter included (USB model powered by USB port) • 30 mm eyepiece adapter included with camera • 1-year manuf. warranty • 8 foot cord (attached to unit) |
New and improved USB version with
3 Megapixel resolution |
USB Mini-VID3 Megapixel eyepiece camera................$459
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Mfg. suggested retail: $499
Resolution: 3 megapixels
The original Mini-VID had a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, while this new and improved version has 3 megapixels! Images will now convey more detail.
Requires computer with Windows 98 or newer and one USB port. Windows XP or better is recommended. Software that comes with camera will allow movie capture but not still image capture; an aftermarket program which allows TWAIN still image capture and editing (such as Paint Shop Pro) is recommended.
Apparent Magnification of camera is about 15x.
This item typically has a lead time of 5-7 business days.
RCA Mini-VID eyepiece camera................$379
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Mfg. suggested retail: $465
Resolution: 1.3 megapixels.
Requires a television or a TV with a VCR having an RCA-type "video-in" jack. Can also be used with a computer if your video card has an RCA "video-in" jack and the corresponding software. Not all computers have this, but certain aftermarket accessories allow RCA input to your computer (such as the ADS Video Xpress USBAV-191-EF, avail. from some online vendors for about $40.)
Apparent Magnification of this camera is about 25 to 30x.
The RCA model typically has a lead time of 5-7 business days.
Bio-VID Color CCD Microscope Camera
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