Bresser USB Digital Microscope DST-1028, 5.1 MP, 10–280×

Description

The Bresser DST-1028 turns your computer screen into a microscope. Plug it into a USB port and you get a live, magnified image on screen, from 10× for a whole insect or seed head up to 280× for the fine structure of a leaf, a fibre or a solder joint.

The 5.1 MP sensor takes sharp photos at 2592 × 1944 pixels, ready to save, share or print. A ring of eight LEDs around the lens lights your subject evenly, and a dimmer on the cable lets you set the brightness for shiny or dark surfaces.

It sits on a solid, height-adjustable metal stand with built-in focusing, so the image stays steady. At low magnification there’s 110 mm of working distance, enough room to hold tweezers or a soldering iron underneath. Or lift it off the stand and use it by hand.

The free Windows software adds a measuring function, so you can measure the size of what you’re looking at directly on screen. That’s useful for checking parts, identifying seeds, scales or insects, or schoolwork.

Why customers choose it:

• 1 MP sensor, photos at 2592 × 1944 pixels
• Smooth zoom from 10× to 280×
• 8-LED ring light with dimmer
• Sturdy, adjustable metal stand; also works handheld
• Measuring function in the free PC software

Ideal for: electronics and circuit-board repair, jewellery and coin inspection, nature study of insects, plants and seeds, schools and home schooling, and quality checks in small workshops.