This binocular arm-stand stereo microscope comes with a 640x480 pixel USB digital camera. It has two magnification power settings, 10X & 30X, and a versatile illumination system that provides both incident (top) lighting and transmitted (bottom) illumination. You can choose between incident illumination shining down onto the object or transmitted illumination through the frosted stage plate. The first is used for the observation of three-dimensional objects and the second for the observation of slides. This microscope offers high resolution and good depth within a broad field of view. It gives sharp clear stereo images. Its 45 degree inclined binocular head ensures an easy observation and rubber eyeguards provide further comfort.The digital camera captures microscope images, records and streams live video on your computers. With the user-friendly software included, compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8(Driver & Software) and Mac(Driver only), you can edit microscope images and save them in BMP, TIFF, JPG, PICT, PTL or other formats. The camera dose not need any driver and the software is very easy to be installed on your computer.This stereo microscope is a great instrument for many applications. It can be used in geology, forestry, archaeology, agriculture and biology. It is appropriate for educational purposes in hospitals and schools. It is great for the exploration of the world of surface details and fine structures of various materials like wood, metal, solder, semiconductor and stone. It is perfect for the examination of insects, plants, rocks, stamps, coins, jewel, soldered points, microelectronic components or virtually any three dimensional objects. This scope is an ideal tool for watchmaker, jeweler, engraver, dies-maker, philatelist, coin collector, students, and etc. It comes with first-class quality and affordable price. It is brand new in factory-sealed box. Its retail value is above $900.