At 200x, you can see even more fine details, but the images get hard to focus. At 60x, fine details, like the color dots in a newspaper photo, become visible. At 10x, objects are still recognizable and you can still see all of a small object such as a bug. The QX3 has three magnification levels: 10x, 60x, and 200x.
If you don't like the QX3 software (but your kids will), you can also run the microscope directly from other programs - I run it through Adobe Photoshop Elements. You can save the images and even create artwork with them using the software that comes with the microscope. Instead, images are projected onto your computer screen for all to see. It's terrific for family explorations, because you don't look through an eyepiece. Since publication you can also buy a QX5, which has a brighter light and other enhancements).Īre your kids ready to see the world in detail? The QX3 microscope makes a great addition to your Windows-based computer. (Note: This article is about the QX3 model. Tools for Learning: Digital Blue QX3 Microscope (Now the QX5) Digital Blue QX3 Microscope (Now the QX5) - Big Learning Homeĭigital Blue QX3 Microscope (Now the QX5)
