AmScope M158 Series Student Cordless Monocular Compound Microscope 40X-1000X Magnification with Top & Bottom Lights and USB Camera

SKU: M158C-2L-E

Availability: In Stock

Regular price $159.99 $132.99

Key Features

  • High power microscope with top & bottom illuminations powered via outlet and/or batteries
  • 360 degree rotating monocular head with optical glass lenses, offering five levels of magnification up to 1000X
  • Sturdy all-metal framework with coarse & fine focusing, single glass lens condenser and 6-hole disc diaphragm
  • 640x480 USB 2.0 digital camera for photos and videos on Windows and Mac, with 3rd-party software support
  • User-friendly software (Windows only) offers processing and advanced features including Stitching, EDF, Video Recording and Measurement functions
  • Includes an AmScope Exclusive – digital camera software designed for middle and high school students that makes capturing and editing photos and videos easy and fun! Windows and Mac

This high power digital microscope has an incident and transmitted illumination system. Designed for students to learn science, it comes with full optical glass elements, metal framework, 360 degree rotatable monocular head, coarse & fine focusing, 640x480 pixel USB digital camera, and top & bottom LED lights that use either an outlet (adapter included) or three AA batteries (or re-chargeable batteries). It can view transparent biological slides and/or opaque objects like stamps and coins. It offers five magnification settings, 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X.

The digital camera captures still images and video, and allows you to view a live stream on your PC. The included software for Windows offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while capturing high-definition images. On Mac computers, the camera can be used as a driverless imaging device, compatible with various applications, such as ProScope and Photo Booth.

This is an ideal microscope for academics in home school and from students in elementary to high school. A microscope of this caliber is an excellent instrument for hobbyists.

Features :

  • A Great Affordable Digital High Power Student Microscope with Coarse & Fine Focusing and Top and Bottom Lights!
  • 45 Degree Inclined 360 Degree Swiveling Monocular Head with Locked-in Eyepiece
  • Built-in Contemporary Incident and Transmitted LED Illumination System
  • Plain Stage with Clips and Stain Resistant Finish
  • High Resolution Offering Sharp Images
  • Five Levels of Magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X
  • Single Lens Condenser and Disc Diaphragm
  • Focusing Control Knobs on Both Sides
  • All Coated Optical Elements
  • Precise Ground Glass Lens
  • Full Metal Mechanical Components
  • Solid Metal Frame with Stain Resistant Enamel Finish
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard
  • Excellent Five (5) Year Factory Warranty

Specifications :

  • Head: 45 degree inclined monocular
  • Eyepieces: WF10X, WF25X
  • Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X
  • Condenser: single lens with 6-hole disc diaphragm
  • Stage Dimensions: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
  • Illumination: LED, 1W, top and bottom
  • Power Supply: 110V/60Hz (adapter included) or 3 AA batteries (not included)

Camera Specifications:

  • Sensor: Aptina
  • Sensor Type: CMOS
  • Sensor Size: 3.58x2.69mm
  • Pixel Size: 5.6
  • Resolution: .35MP (640x480)
  • Frame Rate: 30@640x480
  • Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX (Mac software not provided)

Software Specifications:

  • OS Requirements: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10
  • Hardware Requirements: Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB2.0 port

Packing List :

  • One Monocular Microscope with Three Objectives and Top & Bottom Lights
  • One Widefield 10X Eyepiece w/ Pointer
  • One Widefield 25X Eyepiece
  • One Dust Cover
  • Two Clips
  • One Outlet Power Adapter
  • User's Manual Download
  • One 640x480 Pixel USB2.0 Digital Camera (Imager)
  • One USB Cable
  • Package Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 6.5"
  • Shipping Weight: 5 lbs
compatibility PC & Mac
illumination style Incident & Transmitted
Manufacturer AmScope
microscope application Elementary, High School
microscope camera pixel 0.3MP
microscope category Compound
microscope color White
microscope condenser design Single Lens w/ disc
microscope condenser optics NA 0.65
microscope condenser type Brightfield
microscope eyepiece power 10X, 25X
microscope eyepiece size 23mm
microscope field view Widefield
microscope head style Monocular
microscope light power 1W
microscope light shape Built-in
microscope light type LED
microscope magnifying power 40X to 1000X
microscope number of bulbs 2
microscope objective power 4X, 10X, 40X
microscope objective size 20mm
microscope optics Achromatic
microscope power supply 110V, 220V
microscope sensor CMOS
microscope stage Single-layer Stage with Clips
optics Achromatic
prop 65 Prop 65 Warning
school Elementary, High School

AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


• Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
• Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
• One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
• One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
• One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

This high power digital microscope has an incident and transmitted illumination system. Designed for students to learn science, it comes with full optical glass elements, metal framework, 360 degree rotatable monocular head, coarse & fine focusing, 640x480 pixel USB digital camera, and top & bottom LED lights that use either an outlet (adapter included) or three AA batteries (or re-chargeable batteries). It can view transparent biological slides and/or opaque objects like stamps and coins. It offers five magnification settings, 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X.

The digital camera captures still images and video, and allows you to view a live stream on your PC. The included software for Windows offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while capturing high-definition images. On Mac computers, the camera can be used as a driverless imaging device, compatible with various applications, such as ProScope and Photo Booth.

This is an ideal microscope for academics in home school and from students in elementary to high school. A microscope of this caliber is an excellent instrument for hobbyists.

Features :

  • A Great Affordable Digital High Power Student Microscope with Coarse & Fine Focusing and Top and Bottom Lights!
  • 45 Degree Inclined 360 Degree Swiveling Monocular Head with Locked-in Eyepiece
  • Built-in Contemporary Incident and Transmitted LED Illumination System
  • Plain Stage with Clips and Stain Resistant Finish
  • High Resolution Offering Sharp Images
  • Five Levels of Magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X
  • Single Lens Condenser and Disc Diaphragm
  • Focusing Control Knobs on Both Sides
  • All Coated Optical Elements
  • Precise Ground Glass Lens
  • Full Metal Mechanical Components
  • Solid Metal Frame with Stain Resistant Enamel Finish
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard
  • Excellent Five (5) Year Factory Warranty

Specifications :

  • Head: 45 degree inclined monocular
  • Eyepieces: WF10X, WF25X
  • Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X
  • Condenser: single lens with 6-hole disc diaphragm
  • Stage Dimensions: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
  • Illumination: LED, 1W, top and bottom
  • Power Supply: 110V/60Hz (adapter included) or 3 AA batteries (not included)

Camera Specifications:

  • Sensor: Aptina
  • Sensor Type: CMOS
  • Sensor Size: 3.58x2.69mm
  • Pixel Size: 5.6
  • Resolution: .35MP (640x480)
  • Frame Rate: 30@640x480
  • Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX (Mac software not provided)

Software Specifications:

  • OS Requirements: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10
  • Hardware Requirements: Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB2.0 port

Packing List :

  • One Monocular Microscope with Three Objectives and Top & Bottom Lights
  • One Widefield 10X Eyepiece w/ Pointer
  • One Widefield 25X Eyepiece
  • One Dust Cover
  • Two Clips
  • One Outlet Power Adapter
  • User's Manual Download
  • One 640x480 Pixel USB2.0 Digital Camera (Imager)
  • One USB Cable
  • Package Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 6.5"
  • Shipping Weight: 5 lbs

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