Discovery Channel informs, entertains and inspires its audiences around the world about the wonders of our planet, its diversity and its surprises. Offering millions of people the chance to make new discoveries and satisfy their curiosities, Discovery offers an engaging mix of narratives, across multiple genres: science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and a behind-the-scenes look at people, places and organizations that shape the world we live in.
We are proud to introduce the Discovery line of optical instruments, manufactured by Levenhuk and sponsored by Discovery.
Can be connected to a Windows or Mac OS computer or to a TV Photo and video capture, with object measurement functionality Digital camera instead of objective lens: 5 MP (interpolated up to 12 MP) Magnification: 20–500x; focus: 0–30 mm 8 white LEDs with adjustable brightness Battery or AC powered, microSD supported A stand and carrying case are included
The kit includes:
- Microscope
- Support
- Adapter (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
- USB cable
- AV cable
- Rechargeable battery lithium ion
- Shoulder strap
- Case
- Cleaning cloth
- Software CD
- User manual and warranty card
Tips for using the software:
- For the program to function properly, launch the application installed only when the microscope is connected to the PC and ready for observations.
- Once connected to the PC, the instrument does not support the functionality of changing the magnification.
Note: Please note that the Mains voltage in the United States and Canada is 110 V, while in most European countries it is 220–240 V. For information regarding the correct mains voltage, see the specifications table. Never attempt to connect a 110V device to a 220V power outlet, or vice versa, without using a voltage converter.
The Levenhuk Discovery Artisan 256 digital microscope is not compatible with external digital cameras.
| Brand | Discovery |
| Warranty | 10 лет |
| EAN | 5905555012049 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 33x14x5 cm |
| Shipping weight | 0.665 kg |
| Type | digital, portable |
| Tested | digital screen/PC monitor |
| Optics material | optical glass |
| Vertical tube | LCD screen 3" color rotatable |
| Magnification, x | 20 — 500 |
| Magnifying range | 200x to 800x |
| Focus | manual, 0–30 mm |
| Body | plastic |
| Lighting | LED |
| Regulation brightness | yes |
| Power | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 V, 1 A output, battery 3.7 V/1050 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Power supply: batteries/integrated battery | yes |
| Extra elements | battery life: 4 hours; charging time: 5 hours |
| Possibility to connect additional equipment | supports microSD memory card up to 32 GB (not included) |
| User level | beginners, expert users |
| Assembly and installation difficulty level | easy |
| Application | for applied research |
| Upper lighting position | |
| Search method | bright field |
| Set with pencil case/case/bag | case |
| Maximum resolution | 12 Mpx, 9 Mpx, 5 Mpx, 3 Mpx, 1.3 Mpx, VGA |
| Megapixel | 5 (up to 12 with interpolation) |
| Video recording | yes |
| Image format | *.jpg |
| Video format | * .avi |
| Frame rate | 30 frames per second |
| Software, drivers | photo and video processing software with object measurement capabilities |
| Output | USB 2.0 |
| System Requirements | OS Windows 7/8/10, Mac 10.6 ~ 10.15; 1.8 GHz Intel P4 and above, 512 MB RAM, 32 MB video card, USB 2.0, CD-ROM |
