--- product_id: 321118418 title: "MM-940 zPix 300 Zoom 86x-457x Power USB Digital Microscope with Integrated Camera and Video Capture" brand: "carson" price: "R1968" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Carson" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/321118418-mm-940-zpix-300-zoom-86x-457x-power-usb-digital store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # LED illumination 640x480 integrated camera 86x-457x zoom power MM-940 zPix 300 Zoom 86x-457x Power USB Digital Microscope with Integrated Camera and Video Capture **Brand:** carson **Price:** R1968 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔍 Zoom into the extraordinary—because ordinary just won’t do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MM-940 zPix 300 Zoom 86x-457x Power USB Digital Microscope with Integrated Camera and Video Capture by carson - **How much does it cost?** R1968 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/321118418-mm-940-zpix-300-zoom-86x-457x-power-usb-digital) ## Best For - carson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Starter Kit:** Includes specimen base, slides, forceps, and eyedropper—everything to ignite your scientific journey. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Seamlessly compatible with Mac & PC, no batteries needed—just connect and dive in. - • **Unmatched Zoom Clarity:** Explore unseen details with 86x-457x magnification—your window to a hidden world. - • **Instant Digital Capture:** Snap high-res 640x480 images and videos effortlessly via USB—share your discoveries in real time. - • **Versatile Viewing Modes:** Use the base for slides or remove it for surface exploration—flexibility for every curiosity. ## Overview The Carson MM-940 zPix 300 is a sleek USB digital microscope offering powerful 86x-457x magnification with integrated 640x480 camera and LED lighting. Compatible with Mac and Windows, it delivers plug-and-play ease for capturing sharp images and videos. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts eager to explore microscopic details with a complete accessory kit included. ## Description The zPix (MM-640) from Carson is a powerful USB zoom digital microscope that displays the magnified image right on your computer screen. The impressive 35x-165x effective magnification (based on a 21'' monitor) allows you to see details of ordinary objects you never knew existed! Capture an image to keep using the built-in 640 x 480 resolution Digital Camera. You can even capture close-focus video! The MM-640 zoom digital microscope is compatible with the following: All MAC operating systems, Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit), Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 or earlier Windows versions such as Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit). USB 2.0 or 3.0 port is required. No batteries required. Please visit the Carson website to download any software updates for the zPix digital microscope. Please note, the effective magnification is a combination of the optical system and a high powered digital zoom. The zPix 300 (MM-940) from Carson is a powerful zoom USB digital microscope that displays a magnified image right on your computer screen. The impressive 86x-457x effective magnification (based on a 21" monitor) allows you to see details of ordinary objects that you never knew existed! Capture an image to keep with the click of a button. You can even capture close focus video and send it to your friends and family. Use the base attachment to view prepared slides or remove the base and place the microscope on any surface to reveal fine details. The zPix 300 USB digital microscope will provide hours of fascinating and educational entertainment for adults and children alike. The zPix 300 is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms. A USB 2.0 or 3.0 port is required. The zPix 300 also comes included with a specimen base, 3 blank slides, 1 prepared specimen slide, forceps, eyedropper and a USB Cable. Please note, the effective magnification is a combination of the optical system and a high powered digital zoom. Both the zPix and zPix 300 are backed by Carson's one year limited warranty. At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our products. We are so confident in our products that we back them with a One Year Limited Warranty! This Carson product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details. Review: Good quality - Good quality and clear Review: Great product! -- EXTREMELY SATISFIED - This is fantastic! EASY to use, and VERY CLEAR/POWERFUL. In a nutshell -- it hooks up to computer via USB cable, and is "plug and play." You can watch live video. EASY and INTUITIVE to take snapshots with your thumb while you are looking at specimens! YOU CAN EASILY RECORD VIDEO of your viewing. Fool-proof! Great resolution, sharp image! I've used this now, extensively, and am always impressed. SAME ITEM SELLS AT BIOLOGICAL COMPANIES FOR twice the price. http://www.carolina.com/field-microscopes/carson-zpix-300-digital-microscope/591714.pr?question=carson+microscope If you want, you can buy it there, and with shipping/tax/handling, etc. it'll be TWICE THE PRICE. ## Features - manufacturer: Carson - Item Trademark: CARSON - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 0.6, 0.6 - Item Category: Microscopes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00VLQDZD6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #92,720 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #149 in Lab Handheld Digital Microscopes | | Brand | Carson | | Built-In Media | Zpix 300 86x-457x Digital Microscope With Integrated Camera | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | [Personal Computer, Laptop] | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 139 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00750668011442 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.3L x 13.3W x 6.6H centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds | | Light Source Type | LED | | Light source type | LED | | Magnification Maximum | 457 | | Manufacturer | Carson Optical, Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | MM-940 | | Material | Plastic | | Model Name | Carson Mm-940 Zpix 300 86x-457x Digital Microscope With Integrated Camera | | Model Number | MM-940 | | Model name | Carson Mm-940 Zpix 300 86x-457x Digital Microscope With Integrated Camera | | Number of Items | 2 | | Objective Lens Description | 86x - 457x | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product dimensions | 13.3L x 13.3W x 6.6H centimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 8 millirad | | Real angle view | 8 millirad | | UPC | 750668011442 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 220 Volts | ## Product Details - **Light source type:** LED - **Model name:** Carson Mm-940 Zpix 300 86x-457x Digital Microscope With Integrated Camera - **Material:** Plastic - **Colour:** Black - **Product dimensions:** 13.3L x 13.3W x 6.6H centimeters ## Images ![MM-940 zPix 300 Zoom 86x-457x Power USB Digital Microscope with Integrated Camera and Video Capture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-VzLf7+GL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can the scope be removed from the stand?** A: Yes **Q: Can i get a picture of a whole coin? the usb microscope i have now will only take 2/3 a pic of a penny.** A: Yes. The scope may also be mounted in a variety of ways to achieve the appropriate distance needed to view the item in it's entirety. I use a camera tripod when needed. **Q: I have a question about the picture, if you use lights say on a coin, do you lose color?** A: You shouldn't. There might be a slight shift, but I believe you can correct for it. We have used a few coins and they looked amazing! The light isn't harsh and is diffused well enough that it is even. **Q: does it work with Linux?** A: no ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by K***L on 1 May 2024* Good quality and clear ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product! -- EXTREMELY SATISFIED *by B***B on 18 January 2016* This is fantastic! EASY to use, and VERY CLEAR/POWERFUL. In a nutshell -- it hooks up to computer via USB cable, and is "plug and play." You can watch live video. EASY and INTUITIVE to take snapshots with your thumb while you are looking at specimens! YOU CAN EASILY RECORD VIDEO of your viewing. Fool-proof! Great resolution, sharp image! I've used this now, extensively, and am always impressed. SAME ITEM SELLS AT BIOLOGICAL COMPANIES FOR twice the price. http://www.carolina.com/field-microscopes/carson-zpix-300-digital-microscope/591714.pr?question=carson+microscope If you want, you can buy it there, and with shipping/tax/handling, etc. it'll be TWICE THE PRICE. ### ⭐⭐ Unimppressive, I had high hopes *by V***S on 13 October 2024* For the price, it is very average, can't clearly focus or use. 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