DOES IT MAGNIFY THE SLIDE
1530072
Yes, but not a lot. Good for reviewing, but not enough magnification for being only viewer.
1144605
My son is 11 yrs old and it is great for the purpose of seeing various objects under low and high power magnification. I would highly recommend buying some prepared slides as the quality is very good and much better than anything you could mount and stain yourself (see my other reviews)
554167
There are two parts to the mechanical stage one that holds the slide and the second that focuses the light. The one that holds the slide is the one most people are used to seeing or using this is the mechanism that moves the slide stage up and down with the two focusing knobs. The light focus stage allows for some very precise back lighting when viewing slides. It is very useful when viewing different types of specimens and at different magnifications.
989419
No magnification and its slightly smaller than an iPad. Hope that helps. I really like it .
853623
I don't know anything about that either. We bought it for our 5 year old grandchildren as a learning experience. We did buy a set of 25 slide specimens with it to get started. They absolutely love both the scope and slides. They've now gone on to looking at things around the house, i.e. dog hair, leaves, bugs, and more, continue enjoying it. If you are just getting started, try doing what we did and go from there.
1322584
Yes. It has the oil. But the highest power magnifications are only achieved with one of the add-ons; of which there are many. I'm not as proficient in its use so to me it seems a bit complicated. But for those who know what they're doing and don't require the best, I think it will be sufficient.
891941
Not from the manufacturer (Crosman/CenterPoint). Another brand magnifier MIGHT work but you would actually have to buy/borrow and mount it to see if it lined up with this one.
2210050
no, to do what you want you would need a telescope with a computer drive and software, as others have said you can see an object thrugh the view finder but no magnification. Also, my unit is very sensitive to magnetic interference which has required me to leave my deck and go out into the yard away from the house and garage.
1141404
It is adjustable. Also, you can adjust the condenser/slide distance and the aperture to further enhance your viewing ability.
184010
No. Additionally, the magnifying lens is placed too low to be useable. Don't buy it.
1078603
It does move up and down (otherwise you wouldn't be able to focus), but it does not move forwards, backwards, left, or right. The slides must be adjusted by hand. However, it's not difficult if you have a steady hand, and I haven't felt that it's really a problem.
1434814
Not really. This is more of a stationary magnifying glass. I use it to look at garden bugs up close, leaves, rocks, etc. You can view 3-dimensional objects with this, unlike a true microscope where you look at "2-dimensional" objects. I suppose you can look at slides with it (I have done this), but you'd be disappointed if you needed to see microscopic detail.
1427875
You will see the slides right away. The lens comes with the projector. Be sure you focus it with the focus knob.
450958
Yes it has above slide and below slide variable illumination. There is also selectable aperture and colour filter wheel beneath the slide platform.
385950
Yes. Once the slide gets worked in. That took about one magazine of BB's. It fires as fast as you can pull the trigger.
438322
I think you're asking if they magnify. Yes, they do. See the details here: http://www.gunnars.com/gunnars-vs-alternatives/
1412566
In some cases it does, as in laying it on an open book. But if it is laid flat on a single page on a table, then it does not magnify at 3X