The zPix™ 300 Zoom LED Lighted USB Digital Computer Microscope is the perfect tool to get started in the world of digital microscopy. The impressive 86x-457x effective magnification (based on a 21 monitor) allows you to see details of ordinary objects that you never knew existed. The built-in LED lighting brings details to life. The zPix™ digital microscope features an impressive 1600x1200 picture resolution letting you take crisp high quality images with the press of a button. Use the base attachment to view prepared slides or remove the base and place the microscope on any surface to reveal fine details. The zPix™ 300 USB digital microscope will provide hours of fascinating and educational entertainment for adults and children alike. The zPix™ 300 is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms. An USB 2.0 or 3.0 port is required. The zPix™ 300 also comes included with a specimen base 3 blank slides 1 prepared specimen slide forceps eyedropper and a USB cable. Please note the effective magnification is a combination of the optical system and a high powered digital zoom. For the latest software drivers please visit the Carson website.