Celestron LCD Deluxe Digital Microscope (44345)

Bought it made sure it worked on receipt [it did] and then stored it. Very happy with the company cust/Serv. The scope didn't fire-up when brought out of storage. The company gave me an rma and I now have a working microscope.

I got this microscope to use as a tool for my homeschooled daughter. It is a great learning tool. I have not had any problems with it (as indicated by other reviewers for a different model.) It is nice to be able to view slides with my daughter as she is studying them. The pictures the camera produces are wonderful. The traditional features of the microscope are good - lighting, stage movement, filters, lens. Even my husband, who is a pathologist and looks through a microscope everyday of his life is impressed with this one! This is a fine, modern microscope for the proce.

I purchased this for my 10 year old daughter and we are very pleased with the ease of use and quality. It comes ready to go right out of the box. The LCD viewing screen is just great and clear. There are two different light sources, upper and lower. The only real complaint is with the "delux prepared slides" which I found to be of average quality and inadequate quantity. A microscope this nice should have had a lot more prepared slides than were in the box. Other than that we have no complaints and are very pleased with this microscope.

It can only be used with prepared slides. Since it was promoted as a field piece, I assumed it could be used to observe larger objects such as insects and mineral samples. It can't.

We just received this unit and it never worked. Called Celestron and they think that the LCD is not working and that we should return it. So back in the box it goes. Also, there seems to be a little wear on the bottom of this unit that would indicate that it was previously returned or sat on a retail shelf for some time. Either way, it was marketed as new not 'like new' or 'previously owned' or even refurbished. Fortunately we ordered well ahead of our son's birthday so we have time to come up with something else. Also, Amazon's return process is really quick and easy. We'll have to see how long it takes to get our refund. I am still excited about this microscope as a fun educational tool with a lot of flexibility, but haven't gotten a chance to see it in action yet. If you're on the fence about getting this just make sure that you leave enough time for a backup plan in case it does not work.

When it was actually working it was quite nice to use. I have had this since late Jan and only used it less than 10 times and now the screen is frozen. When you turn it on it is just a black screen with a grey box in the middle with a sun symbol and on right side a small camera symbol of which neither you can touch/click on and you can not get a menu and you can not turn off by holding button down you have to unplug it. The "brain" is frozen. I called the manufacturer on the booklet it came with and they said it takes around 31 days to process under warranty. However I need a replacement asap and they do not do that with out doing the return first. So I am trying to see what the company that shipped it to me through Amazon will be able to do. I remember the days of customer service where something broke they would send you out a new one ASAP and charge your for it but then credit you once the defective good was received. I guess not any more so now it looks as though my option will be to buy another and then when this one is replaced I will have two very expensive items in which I only need one, that works.

It's very useful product- compact, well-designed, very practice and multifunctional.Especially we are fond of its video and photo functions. We work on it in Armenia, and we haven't got any problem. We hope that it would work in that manner many years.

Good for homeschooling assignments! It does what we need it to do. It is not for professional use, but works great for a 5th grader.

solido ben costruito, molto piu' di un giocattolo. l unico neo è la mancanza di vetrini aggiuntivi con i quali divertirsi autonomamente

I use this microscope to teach wastewater operators and it is easy to use and provides a clear view of the specimen. The memory card allows me to take pictures of specimen and incorporate them in training lessons later on. Love it! Furthermore, I bought this microscope on 2015 and this week May 2018 I noticed one of the objective lenses is missing (due to travel). I contacted Celestron and they are kindly shipping a replacement part free of charge! What?!?!?!? Super awesome service!

The first one I ordered was actually new but was faulty it had a software problem and locked up when trying to view images taken and stored in it's internal memory after which no further functions were possible. This unit was returned the same day. Amazon despatched a replacement the same day which arrived here this afternoon. The replacement Item described as new was a used item. It had a user added screen protector, a plastic washer loose in microscope bag which may belong somewhere on this microscope? , paint chip on slide positioning rail, Sample slide left in microscope, sample slides open and handled. The Celestron printed box should be as from manufacture enclosed in an outer box of cardboard with a Celestron barcode on and the security tabs were missing from the printed box. Therefore the microscope was not even in its original packaging. I have no idea as to whether this item has any other faults as it was totally unacceptable as a replacement for me to proceed any further other than returning it straight to the box in the same condition as it was delivered. The user manual was folded at the base of the box and not in pristine condition as it would have been if it had been laid flat against the sides of the box. Note: I will be returning this microscope today to Amazon in exactly the same condition that it arrived with me. My experience of Amazon is shattered this is not the first time that I have received items recently from Amazon where the item described as new has been a used item. I will expect in all fairness some form of monetary compensation as a result of Amazons failures in this matter. I also expect a prompt replacement a brand new item in correct packaging with security tabs intact. Amazon you really do need a shakeup regarding the handling and distribution of products to ensure customers who buy new get new.

主にプランクトンの観察用に購入しました。 オリンパスあたりのン十万円する機器と比較するとチャチイのかもしれませんが、そもそも３万円以下で買える本機をン十万円クラスの機器と比較すること自体が非常識というもの。 この価格帯で買えるデジタル顕微鏡の中では最も作りがしっかりしており、安定して使えます。 また、LCDモニタ付きなので顕微鏡を覗き込む必要がなく、非常に操作が楽チンで素晴らしいです。 LCDモニタでSDメモリ関係の設定をいじると反応が非常に遅くなる、メニューの言語を「日本語」にすると日本語訳が微妙（笑）といった細かい欠点はあるものの、実際に観察する分には問題ないどころか、LCDモニタで子供と一緒にわいわいいいながら観察できるのが非常によかったです。 それから、SDカード経由ではありますが、画像や動画をPCに取り込めるところも便利です。 私はこれが購入の決め手になりました。 （PCに直接画像や動画を出力することはできない。 USBケーブルで接続すれば、SDカードの中身をPC側から操作して取り出すことはできる。 もしもそれがうまくいかなければ、SDカードが読めるカードリーダーを別途購入すればＯＫ。） デジタル顕微鏡で、常時PCと接続している必要がないのはけっこう便利だなと思いました。 唯一マズイのは、紙のマニュアルの表記が間違っていること。 メーカーのホームページで最新版をダウンロードしておくことをお勧めします。（英文） 特に、使用できるSDカードの仕様が間違っており、SDHC仕様で16GBまで使用できます。（紙マニュアルには最大で4GBまでと書いてある。） こういう重要な箇所に間違いがあるので星一つ減点で、星4つとしました。 製品にバラつきがあるという話もありますが、私のは当たりだったようで、ネジ山がつぶれているというようなことも特になかったです。 レンズ倍率は400倍までですが、デジタルズーム機能が最大で４倍まであるので、400×デジタル４倍＝1,600倍まで表示可能みたいなことがカタログには書いてありますが、あまりデジタルズームすると画像が粗くなるというのはあります。 個人的にはぎりぎり使えるかな〜という感じです。 ちなみにデジタルズームの操作方法は、液晶画面を指でこすります。 中央から右側にこすると拡大、中央から左側にこすると縮小になります。 多少、操作画面がもたつくものの、写真や動画の撮影がバッチリできる点は大変素晴らしいです。

My unit stopped working within six months of very limited use - the thing would not even turn on. Celestron has absolutely no telephone support. During day time their supposedly live chat support was off-line when I looked.