This is a perfect microscope for students to learn science, offering five magnification settings, 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X. It comes with a 640x480 digital camera, full optical glass elements, metal framework, 360 degree rotatable monocular head, and the LED illumination system that uses either wall-power (adapter included) or three AA batteries (or re-chargeable batteries). The digital camera captures microscopy still images and streams live videos on your computer screen while being compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OS. The user-friendly editing and processing software for Windows offers advanced features including stitching, EDF (Extended Depth of Focus) and measurement. It is an ideal microscope for home school or for students from elementary to high school. It is also an excellent instrument for hobbyists. It is brand new in original box.