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product_id: 1182379
title: "AmScope MU500-CK 5.0 MP USB Microscope Camera with Software and Calibration Kit, Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OSX"
brand: "amscope"
price: "£269.16"
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# Cross-platform USB compatibility 5MP ultra-clear capture Advanced software with stitching & measurement AmScope MU500-CK 5.0 MP USB Microscope Camera with Software and Calibration Kit, Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OSX

**Brand:** amscope
**Price:** £269.16
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Elevate your microscopy game with precision and clarity that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AmScope MU500-CK 5.0 MP USB Microscope Camera with Software and Calibration Kit, Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OSX by amscope
- **How much does it cost?** £269.16 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1182379-amscope-mu500-ck-5-0-mp-usb-microscope-camera-software)

## Best For

- amscope enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amscope brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal-Clear 5MP Imaging:** Capture stunningly detailed stills and smooth live video streams with professional-grade clarity.
- • **Versatile Mounting Options:** Fits four popular mount sizes with included adapters, making integration into your setup effortless.
- • **Seamless Cross-Platform Support:** Effortlessly connect to Windows, Mac, and Linux systems for ultimate workflow flexibility.
- • **Precision Calibration Kit Included:** Ensure exact measurements every time with the built-in calibration tools—accuracy you can trust.
- • **Powerful Editing & Measurement Software:** Leverage advanced features like image stitching, extended depth of field, and precise measurement for next-level analysis.

## Overview

The AmScope MU500-CK is a 5MP USB microscope camera designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering high-resolution imaging, broad OS compatibility, versatile mounting options, and advanced software tools including stitching and measurement functions, all backed by a precision calibration kit for reliable results.

## Description

This 5MP microscope digital camera, with its unique stand alone design, comes with a reduction lens, a USB cable, two adapters and a calibration kit. The digital camera captures still microscopy images, streams live videos on your computers, and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The user-friendly software for Windows offers advanced features including Stitching, EDF (Extended Depth of Focus), video recording, and measurement functions. Live video and still image capture can be set in different resolutions simultaneously. The 0.5X reduction lens gives larger field of view. You can edit and process images in a manner similar to PhotoShop. The stand alone software and the calibration kit included allow you to make notes, shapes, watermarks, and precise measurements with ease. You can analyze, present, and share images of samples and specimen by simply plugging one end into your computer's USB 2.0 port, and the other on your microscope's eye-tube or trinocular port. Featuring built-in C-mount compatibility and 23mm reduction lens adapter, our camera can be attached to any instrument with a C-mount or a 23mm, a 30mm and a 30.5mm photo port. The camera is equipped with CMOS color sensor, and comes with a high-speed USB 2.0 cord, four mounting sizes (23mm, 30mm, 30.5mm, and C-mount), and instructions. We are based in the USA and all our cameras come with a life-time of software upgrades. It arrives brand new in a factory sealed box.

Review: Good alternative to traditional microscope camera - I was having a hard time getting our existing microscope camera to photograph sections under polarized light, so I broke down and bought this as an alternative lab microscope camera. This camera is great. The field of view isn't as big as the overhead unit I was using before, it is easy to stitch several photos together into a panorama using photoshop or autopano. The pictures are great. The only thing I would recommend is that you are using at least usb 2.0, otherwise focusing can be an ordeal. With a faster usb port it focuses quickly, there is almost no lag. Focusing at less than 4x, at least with our set-up, was not possible but I've been using it for 20x and 40x and it is great. The software is user-friendly, and setting the calibration is super easy especially since they send a stage micrometer in the package. Adding scale bars to images is also very simple. Also, since I use it with my laptop I can take it with me when I visit other labs. I'm using it for research and it produces detailed images that are acceptable for publication. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive/portable microscope camera.
Review: AmScope 5.0MP scope camera from desertcart. - This is the second microscope camera with software we have purchase from AmScope. The 5.0MP is much faster than the prior camera - 1.3MP, and much more usable for impatient home schoolers. Also Dad enjoys being able to see the items on an HD display, because both student and teacher can examine the specimen. The color is true, the software very sophisticated. Tested this camera with three different scopes -- a ten power stereo erecting, a standard lab scope, and with a phase contrast scope. Performed well with all. Recommend you buy only 5.0 MP or higher if you can afford to. The additional scan rate is a plus for sure. Also just to note, we have purchase a scope, additional lens, and accessories from AmScope. Highly recommend them for student and professional use. Plus they actually answer the mail if you have a question, and make you feel appreciated as a buyer. Dad, Samuel, and Micah.

## Features

- 5MP USB digital camera captures still images, streams live videos and is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS X, and Linux
- User-friendly software for Windows offers editing/processing and advanced features including Stitching, EDF and measurement functions
- Support Native C, Directshow, Twain, Labview
- Fits four mounting sizes: 23mm, 30mm, 30.5mm, and C-mount (two mounting adapters included)
- Calibration kit included for precise measurement is included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005N9ZJOU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,379 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #309 in Lab Handheld Digital Microscopes |
| Brand | AmScope |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Glass |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Magnification Maximum | 0.5 x |
| Manufacturer | United Scope LLC. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MU500-CK |
| Material | Metal, Glass |
| Model Name | AmScope MU500-CK |
| Model Number | MU500-CK |
| Objective Lens Description | Achromatic |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Real Angle Of View | 90 Degrees |
| Real Angle of View | 90 Degrees |
| UPC | 013964562439 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 5 Year Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Model Name:** AmScope MU500-CK
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Voltage:** 5 Volts
- **Brand:** AmScope
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop
- **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **UPC:** 013964562439

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good alternative to traditional microscope camera
*by C***F on December 26, 2012*

I was having a hard time getting our existing microscope camera to photograph sections under polarized light, so I broke down and bought this as an alternative lab microscope camera. This camera is great. The field of view isn't as big as the overhead unit I was using before, it is easy to stitch several photos together into a panorama using photoshop or autopano. The pictures are great. The only thing I would recommend is that you are using at least usb 2.0, otherwise focusing can be an ordeal. With a faster usb port it focuses quickly, there is almost no lag. Focusing at less than 4x, at least with our set-up, was not possible but I've been using it for 20x and 40x and it is great. The software is user-friendly, and setting the calibration is super easy especially since they send a stage micrometer in the package. Adding scale bars to images is also very simple. Also, since I use it with my laptop I can take it with me when I visit other labs. I'm using it for research and it produces detailed images that are acceptable for publication. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive/portable microscope camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AmScope 5.0MP scope camera from Amazon.
*by C***C on February 24, 2013*

This is the second microscope camera with software we have purchase from AmScope. The 5.0MP is much faster than the prior camera - 1.3MP, and much more usable for impatient home schoolers. Also Dad enjoys being able to see the items on an HD display, because both student and teacher can examine the specimen. The color is true, the software very sophisticated. Tested this camera with three different scopes -- a ten power stereo erecting, a standard lab scope, and with a phase contrast scope. Performed well with all. Recommend you buy only 5.0 MP or higher if you can afford to. The additional scan rate is a plus for sure. Also just to note, we have purchase a scope, additional lens, and accessories from AmScope. Highly recommend them for student and professional use. Plus they actually answer the mail if you have a question, and make you feel appreciated as a buyer. Dad, Samuel, and Micah.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Nice camera, bad compatibility
*by O***O on December 29, 2020*

It is only compatible with amscope software and their software looks old and doesn’t have a full screen without menus and side bars. The image is good, but the software is not what I need

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