What makes a good video microscope?

What criteria do we use to select it? It is the points listed here that it must fulfill: Excellent images, easy operation, depth of field, large zoom range, good illumination, powerful measurement software; the right cross-stage for the measurement task, and: A really good price-performance ratio! What criteria do we use to select it? The points listed here are what it has to fulfill: Excellent images, ease of use, depth of field, large zoom range, good lighting, powerful measurement software; the cross table that fits the measurement task, and: A really good price-performance ratio!

The three models in the KITOZOOM series offer precisely these features.

To minimize the agony of choice, we will first inform you about the technical features and operation of the optics. The three standard models and the possible options are described below. The requirements for the optics, lighting, stand and cross table are determined by the test or measurement task. We must ensure that we use a magnification that is oriented to the required measuring accuracy. If the following information is not sufficient for you to select the system or find the right components, please give us a call. We will be happy to help you put together the right model.

KITOZOOM: Optics and USB camera

A zoom system consists of the following components: Zoom unit with 6.5x optical magnification, adapter, attachment lens and C-mount adapter. There is also a matching USB camera. In order to be able to work precisely with the Metric measuring software, we need to be able to set the individual zoom levels reproducibly. For this reason, the zoom unit has six spherical recesses into which a spring-loaded ball can engage when turned. The steps marked by numbers are created as “lenses” in the Metric software and calibrated and saved using a reticle with a certificate.

A major advantage of the detent zoom system is that the working distance (lens end to test specimen) does not have to be changed within a zoom range. The distance is set at the highest magnification level and then remains the same for the entire zoom range. An additional 0.5x attachment lens is included with the KITOZOOM. This gives us two zoom ranges that are completely sufficient in 95 % of all cases. Four additional attachment lenses 0.25x, 0.75x, 1.5x and 2.0x are available for larger fields of view or higher magnifications. The USB 3.0 camera with 5.6 Mpx, 1/2”, color offers a resolution of 2600 × 2160 pixels. Below are the fields of view, magnifications and working distances (the magnification refers to a 28” monitor):

With 0.25x attachment lens:

• field of view: 60 mm – 8.6 mm
• working distance: 325 mm
• magnification: 12x to 80x (on 28” monitor)

With 0.5x attachment lens:

• field of view: 27 mm – 4.2 mm
• working distance: 160 mm
• Magnification: 25x to 163x (on 28“ monitor)

With 0.75x attachment lens:

• Field of view: 18.5 mm – 2.8 mm
• Working distance: 100 mm
• Magnification: 37x to 242x (on 28” monitor)

Without attachment lens:

• field of view: 13.8 mm – 2.1 mm
• working distance: 70 mm
• magnification: 50x to 318x (on 28” monitor)

With 1.5x attachment lens:

• field of view: 8.5 mm – 1.3 mm
• working distance: 40 mm
• magnification: 50x to 330x (on 28“ monitor)

With 2.0x attachment lens:

• field of view: 7 mm – 1 mm
• working distance: 27 mm
• magnification: 80x to 518x (on 28” monitor)

KITO-10-USB

The KITO-10-USB model consists of the KITOZOOM zoom unit with USB camera, an LED ring light with dimming, the height adjustment by means of a rack and pinion system, which offers quick and fine adjustment, and the base plate. This 400 x 250 mm plate is made of 20 mm face-milled and anodized aluminium. The height of the feet on the base plate can be adjusted and fixed individually. Weight: 10 kg, dimensions: 400 x 250 x 550 - 670 mm.

Scope of delivery of the KITO-10-USB:

Video microscope KITOZOOM series
- Order no. No. KITO-10-USB
- KITOZOOM - click-stop zoom in six steps
- LED ring light with power supply unit, dimmable
- including attachment lens 0.5x
- Base plate with 400 x 250 mm
- Two zoom ranges - twelve zoom levels
- USB 3.0 camera with 2600 × 2160 = 5.6 Mpx, 1/2”, color
- Calibration disk 0.1 graduation and DAkkS test report
- Metric PE or Metric MT measuring software

KITO-20-USB

The KITO-20-USB model is a model with an integrated LED light panel that is dimmable. The LED light plate is approx. 0.5 mm below the surface of the base plate. This model can be combined with our positioning tables and cross measuring tables.

Scope of delivery of the KITO-20-USB:

Video microscope series KITOZOOM
- Order no. No. KITO-20-USB
- KITOZOOM - click-stop zoom in six steps
- LED ring and bottom light with power supply unit, dimmable
- including attachment lens 0.5x
- Base plate with holes for cross tables
- Two zoom ranges - twelve zoom levels
- USB 3.0 camera with 2600 × 2160 = 5.6 Mpx, 1/2”, Color

KITO-40-USB

The KITO-40-USB model is a complete configuration with a positioning table. The adjustment range is 75 x 55 mm. The KITO-40-USB is an ideal solution for simple, fast positioning of small parts. However, we would like to point out that for very fine positioning tasks in the 0.01 mm range, it makes more sense to use a KITO-20-USB model with a corresponding precision cross table. (see: EP-MT-50, EK-100 and EK-150). Weight: 13 kg, dimensions: 400 x 250 x 550 - 670 mm.

Scope of delivery of the KITO-40-USB:

Video microscope KITOZOOM series
- Order no. No. KITO-40-USB
- KITOZOOM - click-stop zoom in six steps
- LED ring and bottom light with power supply unit, dimmable
- including attachment lens 0.5x
- cross table 75 x 55 mm
- Base plate 400 x 250 mm
- Two zoom ranges - twelve zoom levels
- USB 3.0 camera with 2600 × 2160 = 5.6 Mpx, 1/2”, color
- Calibration disk 0.1 graduation and DAkkS test report
- Metric PE or Metric MT measuring software