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A Microscope for Your Smartphone? Affordable and Available | Release #269

By cizucu · September 7, 2024

A Microscope for Your Smartphone? Affordable and Available | Release #269

Cover image by fujikko

A Microscope for Your Smartphone? Affordable and Available | Release #269

Cover image by fujikko

Asanuma Shokai Co., Ltd. has announced the incredible accessory 'APL-MS200 Smartphone Microscope' that transforms your smartphone into an optical 200x microscope. This product, which allows easy observation of the microscopic world, offers new possibilities for science education and hobby exploration. The release date is August 9, 2024, priced at 8,140 yen (including tax).

This time, we will explain in detail the features and usage of the APL-MS200.

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Features and Characteristics of APL-MS200

The APL-MS200 can be attached to a smartphone, allowing it to be used as an optical 200x microscope. This enables detailed observation of the microscopic world that cannot be seen with the naked eye. By combining digital zoom, even higher magnification observation is possible.

It is equipped with 12 high-brightness LED light chips and 6 UV light chips, providing clear images. The LED lights allow for three levels of brightness adjustment, color temperature switching, and changes in the irradiation range, enabling optimal lighting conditions for the observation target.

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Portable Design and Compatibility

The APL-MS200 weighs only 47g and has a compact design with dimensions of 87×67×33mm. The clip's expansion range is 71-105mm, compatible with many smartphones such as iPhone 12-15, Pixel 7/8, and Galaxy S23/S24.

It has a battery capacity of 100mAh and a runtime of approximately 2 hours. It can be easily charged with a USB Type-C cable, making it easy to carry and observe outdoors, allowing for microscope observation anytime, anywhere.

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New Possibilities for Science Education and Hobbies

The APL-MS200 is perfect not only for educational use but also for hobbies and research activities. Children can observe the fine structures of nature around them and deepen their interest in science. It will also be a useful tool for amateur researchers and those who enjoy observing microorganisms as a hobby.

By overturning the image of expensive and bulky microscopes, the APL-MS200 allows easy exploration of the microscopic world with just a smartphone, offering new discoveries and surprises to a wide range of people.

The APL-MS200 could become a new standard for smartphone-based microscope observation. Experience how the APL-MS200 can be useful in science education and personal hobbies.

Specifications

  • Size: W87×H67×D33(mm)
  • Weight: 47g
  • Magnification: 200X
  • Input: 5V/1A
  • Battery Capacity: 3.7V-100mAh
  • Continuous Operation Time: 2 hours
  • Clip Expansion Range: 71-105mm
  • Package Size: W86×H122×D45mm, 130g
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  • Features and Characteristics of APL-MS200
  • Portable Design and Compatibility
  • New Possibilities for Science Education and Hobbies
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