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USB Digital Microscope Compatible with Android Windows Linux Mac

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Color: Gray


Features

  • Digital Microscope Camera: Connecting this microscope to your devices via USB cable, you can see the microworld image on your PC or phone screen. Support screenshot and video recording function. (Please note that this microscope only works through the wired connection. Doesnt support the wireless connection.)
  • Compatibility: Windows XP/7/8/10/11, Mac OS X 10.5, Linux kernels 2.6.26 and above, Android smart phones with OTG function (How to check OTG? Download the app"USB OTG Checker"). This microscope doesn't work with iPhone/iPad and the Android devices without OTG.
  • Attention: There is a transparent protective cover in front of the lens of the microscope, which is used to protect the lens. The cover needs to be removed when using the scope. Otherwise, you will not be able to focus and obtain the clear image.
  • Wide Application: Our usb Microscope is a great science tool for educational purpose, personal interests and research. Suitable for kids, students, engineers, inventors, collectors to magnify the plants, insects, coins, circuit boards, jewelers, skin, hairs and more.
  • User-friendly Accessories and Service: Come with the stable metal stand, OTG adapter, ruler, driver and microscope carrying bag, make your operation more convenient.

Description

Compatible with Windows xp/vista/7/8/10/11, Mac, Linux. Compatible for Android Phone with OTG function (No work with iPhone/iPad/Kindles). Support taking photos and recording videos, measurement function only works on Windows. Windows User ”Amcap” is a professional Window software designed for Windows xp/vista/7/8/10/11. You can get the package from the CD or the downloading link. Win10/11 user can open the default camera app to use this microscope directly. Mac User Mac users can use the “Photo Booth” to use our microscope directly. “Digital Viewer” can also work on Mac. If you need it, please contact with us. Android User Please download the"USB Camera" or “OTG View” from Google Play to use this microscope. Chrome OS This microscope can be used with the default Camera app that comes with Chrome. Linux Raspberry Pi: Working with the current version of Raspbian Jessie. Note: The Focus Wheel can be used on all devices above. But the SNAP and ZOOM button can only be recognized on Windows system as the software was written by our company. The Android APP is common in the market so it can’t recognize the SNAP and ZOOM command. Download and install the APP to your Android smart phone. Connect your microscope to the smart phone. Turn on the OTG function of your phone. (Some phones do not have this switch, you can skip this step.) Turn on the APP and you can use the microscope to observe. Step 1: Download and install the "Amcap" Software. Step 2: Run "Amcap" as an administrator. Step 3: Connect the microscope to your PC. Step 4: Open the Amcap and you can see the image.

Light Source Type: LED


Material: Metal


Color: Gray


Product Dimensions: 7.48"L x 4.72"W x 0.99"H


Real Angle of View: 45 degrees


Magnification Maximum: 1000 x


Item Weight: 0.27 kg


Voltage: 5 volts


Brand: cainda


Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone


Brand: cainda


Number of Items: 1


Item Highlight: Microscope Camera with Stand & Carrying Case, Portable Magnifier Camera for Kids Students Adults (Not for iPhone/iPad)


Manufacturer: Cainda


Model Number: X10


Manufacturer Part Number: X10


Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer


Light Source Type: LED


Real Angle Of View: 45 degrees


Magnification Maximum: 1000 x


Voltage: 5 volts


Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone


Objective Lens Description: Achromatic


Power Source: Corded Electric


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 7.48"L x 4.72"W x 0.99"H


Item Weight: 0.27 kg


Enclosure Material: Metal


Color: Gray


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Essential tool for inspecting coins, currency, and cards
Color: Gray
This microscope has become one of the most useful pieces of equipment in my collectibles workflow. The clarity and zoom range make it easy to spot micro‑scratches, print defects, edge issues, and small varieties that are impossible to catch with the naked eye. For coins and currency, it’s perfect for checking mint marks, die cracks, doubling, and surface condition. For trading cards, it helps verify corners, edges, and surface texture before listing. The stand is steady enough for hands‑free inspection, which keeps images sharp and consistent. The carrying case is compact and protects everything when I’m moving between my home office and sourcing spots. Setup was quick, and it works smoothly across different devices, which keeps the process efficient. For the price, this microscope delivers real value for anyone who buys, grades, or resells collectibles. It’s accurate, reliable, and makes my listings more confident and my sourcing decisions more profitable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026 by Christopher Hutchinson

  • Decent quality and well worth the price
Color: Gray
I bought this specifically for one purpose-- to check for stress cracking on a bent steel part. I wanted to make sure there were no visible cracks on an intact part, and I wanted to inspect the crack on a failed part. Since I knew I wouldn't be using this all that much, I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I have some familiarity with fairly high-end microscopes such as the stereo scope sold by Mantis. I don't always have access to it and wanted something I could keep on my desk for quick first-pass inspections. I was fully aware that I'd be taking a significant hit on quality and performance, but for this application it didn't really matter. The first thing I did when I got it was to look for software that would run it. I'm not a fan of installing whatever mystery software is included with bargain-basement equipment like this, even if it passes all tests the VirusTotal website can throw at it. Besides, what computer still has an optical media drive in 2024? Mine sure doesn't. I settled on the Oasis Scientific Vividia software, which is free and runs as a single executable file with no install required. It's an older, no-frills piece of software, but it works. You'll have to re-select the USB microscope every time you want to run it, as it defaults to the computer's internal camera (webcam) and won't remember the new settings once you close the program down. But it's free and VirusTotal gave it a clean bill of health, so for now it's what I use. The camera works fine, though it too is a bit quirky. You can adjust the magnification, but it also adjusts the focal length at the same time. What this means is that there will only be one particular sweet spot for focus at a given microscope-to-part distance. If you want different magnification, you'll have to move the microscope up or down until the focal point you have matches the amount of magnification you want. This was not unexpected but it gets fiddly because the microscope's stand is not cumbersome to adjust. A rack-and-pinion height adjustment would be worlds better, but you won't that for $20. Maybe someday I'll design and 3D print my own. Yeah, right, like I have the time to do all that. Adjusting the focus is done with a rotating ring on the body of the microscope. Adjusting it also tends to shift the microscope around since the stand is not particularly rigid, so you end up chasing the focus around a bit. If you need to hold the part off-angle like I did, you end up needing three hands. But for $20, all of this is to be expected. The good news is that you can get good-quality images out of this thing. Mine works on my Windows PC and on an Android phone. For Android I use the Camerafi2 app that also works on my 14-foot endoscope cam. I was able to use the USB-C to USB-A adapter that came with the microscope, but only when I removed my phone's case. If I decide to use this with my phone in the future, I'll invest in a male USB-C to female USB-A cable to work with my phone case. This isn't the best USB microscope you can find. It's a very inexpensive piece of equipment that is still way better than not having any microscope at all. It produces reasonably good images if you're patient and is a good first scope if you just want to experiment. If you plan to use a scope more frequently, I strongly recommend a more expensive model with better ergonomics. However, for infrequent use on a tight budget, this is a viable choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 by Zero Signal

  • USB microscope works well
Color: Gray
The USB microscope is easy to set up and works well. It comes in a handy carrying case that doubles as a storage case. The magnification is clear, and focusing can be done via the focus wheel or by changing the distance between the lens and the object. When the lens is close to the object, two levels of magnification can be achieved using the focus wheel. The included USB Type-C adapter can be used to connect to a Mac. Software options include Photo Booth, Plugable Digital Viewer, and Xploview. There are LED lights to help illuminate the object. The LED level can be adjusted via a scroll wheel on the connector cable. The microscope is well constructed and, with proper care, should provide long-term use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025 by drew

  • easy to use, sadly bad quality pictures
Color: Gray
I work with Tick identification. I bought this as a long shot really, to see if I could identify on field or maybe take some work home. Sadly, the resolution in the pictures are very bad. I wouldn't recommend to serious work with insects. But again, this was really cheap so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I'm thinking of gifting this to my 14 year old niece, to see if she gets interested in biology/science. Giving it 3 stars still because it works correctly and and it's very easy to use with the app. I'm gonna add some pictures (of ticks) so people can see the resolution / quality of pictures. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2026 by Marina

  • USB microscope works very well.
Color: Black
Works very well.
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2026 by LH

  • BEWARE; Spyware companion App
Color: Gray
***DO NOT install the software*** this product comes with companion software that is dangerous. Even if the manufacture is not involved, they are the target. Picture Attached: hours after installing the app on my phone my account access was attempted. in addition I began getting spam calls. (Coincidence?) nope... I do computers for a living. Your kids may install this. Elderly may install this. Make sure you are the only admin on your computer. Instructions (which you need a microscope to read) are to install well known out of date .Net vulnerabilities, then further install their vulnerable software. NEVER install ANYTHING With Admin rights. Clearly if this was a clean respectable app it would be on Microsoft store and signed certified. If it can't be found on MS store its probably not safe for average users. Immediately after install this app will reach out to the internet and/or ask to 'update'. Your virus software will NOT detect this because : 1. you've told your virus soft that its ok you are the admin, and 2. it uses update services on the back end to mask, not just load a browser page, as most browsers will likely block it. depending on your windows system it might not even tell you its doing this in backend. as the old .Net framework has holes. Same for the Android App. they all request permissions that will capture your info. pic above is from an attempt to enter one of my accounts. Again; Even if the manufacture is not involved, they are the target. Manufacture needs to use safe design software. Its all over their software review page. Android play store already addressed them, now they have two apps out there. Obviously this can't be done easily on Apple devices, therefore they don't support. Common Sense! Their app asks for Camera permissions. This IS a camera; they don't need to utilize other cameras. And No; its not part of the software stack that you must ask for permissions in bundles this is a misnomer, and is common for developers who use templates and 3PL to develop. Plus they sell all your info when you dev this way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023 by Chris

  • Good value for this incredible cheap device
Color: Black
Completely worth the price. Obviously higher resolution would look better but the detail is amazing and the lighting is intense enough and flexible enough to bring out the target details. I use this on a Mac and the videos transfer well to social media.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2026 by Hillel Steinberg

  • Email in booklet for APK for Android 10! Its fixed! .. ORIGINAL: Great addition to Homeschool
Color: Gray
READ ME! (06/11/2020) UPDATE #2: Back to 4 stars 😊 ... I emailed the address provided in the booklet and they gave me an apk file that fixed it! It works on Android 10!! Definitely happier! UPDATE: (06/10/2020) I CHANGED FROM 4 STARS TO 2 STARS BECAUSE EXTERNAL CAMERAS DO NOT WORK WITH ANDROID 10. BE WARNED. GOOGLE/ANDROID IS AT FAULT. CAMERA WORKS GREAT! (This only works on my laptop, doesn't work on tablet/cell phone anymore because both my devices updated today.) ----------------------------------------------- I didn't have a high expectations for something that only cost a cool twenty. After receiving it, it's probably the best thing I have purchased in a while. I thought it would be a good addition to our homeschool for all the curious science projects we do. Right now we are raising Monarchs and our new microscope has allowed us to learn more about the caterpillars as they grow. Our children are also bringing in various things like other insects, plant parts and even dirt. I happened to catch a baby grasshopper that had just hatched. It was interesting to learn about grasshopper feet. (Picture included in this review, you can also see how it's a tad out of focus.) We have only had it a few days now and it has definitely been fun. Why the 4 star? A couple "small" reasons that were not big enough to warrant a 3 star rating. First of all, there are absolutely NO directions on how to use the microscope, only how to download a program for using it. It's definitely trial and error when learning to use it. The first problem I had was the use of one of the buttons. There is a button on one side that says "zoom", I have NO idea what that's for. The only thing I notice is that when I press it is that it seems to hold the focus long enough to snap a picture. Otherwise, your guess is as good as mine. The button on the other side says "SNAP" which snaps a picture, no issues with that at all. There is one bit of advice I have which is that if you want your picture really in focus, use the external camera button from the cell phone or laptop/tablet instead. The dial above 40x and 1000x is the focus part not the actual magnification you're using. On the OTG cord is a dial for controlling the light, you can also turn it off. If you are able to use slides, you will want the light to be below not above anyhow. So being able to turn the light off is actually a good thing. The reason for the "40x-1000x" is dependent on how you use/move the microscope higher or lower over the object, which in many ways is like a normal microscope. I would suggest to buy a different microscope holder for better control of height over the object. The one provided is good but limited. Unlike other reviews, so far the stand provided does not tip over. There is a piece of round felt under the stand for "grip". When we started using it, I was using my cell phone. I downloaded an app called OTG View on my Android and it works better than the others I did trial and error with. However no matter how well I focus on the object, I did notice the pictures being a bit out of focus. I'm not sure why. I can take better quality pictures if I use my DSLR with macro lens. Then I remind myself, this was only twenty bucks. No big deal! Do be warned, if you use it with your cell phone (USB-C adapter is included), it drains the battery pretty fast. After realizing this, we have been using a laptop instead. However it is still a nice option to be able to use my cell phone if we are out and about. Overall, I recommend this as a simple tool to use. Especially around our curious children (and Georges if you have any ;) ) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020 by Homeschool_Momma_of_Three

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