Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera

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A modern microscope digital camera

Matrix resolution – the number of megapixels that it consists of; influences the detail of the image

2.2x2.2

The pixel size is directly proportional to the sensor’s sensitivity

Auto

Camera shutter speed is the time during which the shutter remains open, thereby allowing light to enter the sensor

Availability

Product ID	70356
Brand	Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty	lifetime
EAN	5905555003429
Package size (LxWxH)	2.4x5.5x3.5 in
Shipping Weight	0.4 lb

Description

The Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera is the advanced model of the Levenhuk M BASE series with a 5 megapixel sensor. You will be able to receive high-quality images with a resolution of up to 2592x1944 pixels, record video, and broadcast it on a large screen. The camera can be used at lectures or in classrooms, for home studies and work.

The camera can be installed on a biological or stereoscopic microscope of any brand. In the basic configuration, it can be used with an eyepiece tube of 23.2mm diameter. With an adapter, the camera is compatible with microscopes of other diameters. The camera is used in place of an eyepiece and after connecting to the computer, the image is displayed on the screen in real time.

You can use the camera as a digital eyepiece, capturing interesting moments of research or recording video. Choose an appropriate camera mode by using the special Levenhuk software that comes in the kit.

The kit includes a CD with special software that allows you to edit previously saved images: zoom them, crop them, change the contrast, and so forth.

To ensure the best possible performance of your new camera, make sure your computer complies with the system requirements specified by the manufacturer. Compatible OS include Mac, Linux, and Windows. A USB 2.0 port is required to establish a connection. If the software does not run on your computer, please contact us and specify your operating system and its version (for Linux: platform and kernel version).

The latest version of Levenhuk Software for Windows supports eight languages: English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Levenhuk Digital Camera is compatible with microscopes of 23.2mm eyepiece tube diameter. The camera can also be mounted on eyepiece tubes of other diameters using adapters (not included in the kit).

The kit includes:

Levenhuk microscope digital camera
USB cable for connection to PC or laptop and power supply
Installation CD with Levenhuk image editing software and the required drivers
User manual and lifetime warranty

specifications

Product ID	70356
Brand	Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty	lifetime
EAN	5905555003429
Package size (LxWxH)	2.4x5.5x3.5 in
Shipping Weight	0.4 lb
Sensor	CMOS
Megapixels	5
Maximum resolution, pix	2592x1944
Sensor size	1/2.5"
Pixel size, μm	2.2x2.2
Exposure time	auto
Video recording	✓
Frame rate, fps at resolution	7.5@1280x1024, 5@1600x1200, 3@2048x1536, 2@2592x1944
Place of installation	eyepiece tube of 23.2mm diameter, instead of the actual eyepiece
Image format	.jpg, .bmp, .png, .tif
Video format	output: .wmv, .avi, .h264 (Windows 8 and later), h265 (Windows 10 and later)
Spectral range, nm	380–650 (built-in IR filter)
Shutter type	ERS (electronic rolling shutter)
White balance	manual, automatic
Exposure control	manual, automatic
Software features	image size, brightness, exposure time
Output	USB 2.0, 480 Mbps
System requirements	Windows 8/10/11 (32bit and 64bit), Mac OS X, Linux, up to 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 or higher, minimum 2GB RAM, USB 2.0 port, CD-ROM
Software	Levenhuk
Body	metal
Power supply	2.0 USB cable
Operating temperature range, °F	14...+122

References
and downloads

User manual: Levenhuk M BASE digital cameras (pdf)

(PDF, 104.94 Kb)

LevenhukLite software: quick start guide (pdf)

(PDF, 3.36 Mb)

LevenhukLite 4.12 software 2024-09 (zip)

(ZIP, 270.85 Mb)

High-resolution images (zip)

(ZIP, 53.73 Mb)

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Questions and Answers

Jim MacDougall (2023.06.29)

I bought a M500 camera. I haven't used it in awhile and now when I plug it in, the camera does not show in the LevenhukLite software. I am using a Mac and I just upgraded the most recent version of LevenhukLite. Where can I find the drivers? I am on an iMac with no CD drive.

Customer service:

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the query.

Please delete the software that you installed.

After that, please download the latest software update using the link below (references and downloads section): https://eu.levenhuk.com/catalogue/accessories/microscope-accessories/microscope-digital-cameras/levenhuk-m500-base-digital-camera/?oid=1826

1) Please make sure you do not click on Setup.exe before the end of process.
2) Please download the software to a separate folder, not Program files.
3) You will need to unpack the whole file, not only Setup.exe !!!

After you unpack the software update, please run Setup.exe to install it.

Is there any further assistance that you might need?

I dont have a Moc os monterey (2022.12.12)

Hello, unfortunately I have a 2022 Mac and you can't install Monterey on it, I tried, but he writes that you can't install updates released before your device appeared on new devices. I've already bought a camera and I don't know how to use it now, because it doesn't open on Ventura. I will be glad to receive any help, thank you in advance.

Customer service:

Hello, thank you for your inquiry.

You can find the zip file with the latest software for Monterey here online: https://loc.levenhuk.com/upload/uf/f18/ubr3ousc9s1nzjz1w1o4o8376bj298d6.zip

Is there any additional information you might need?

Lacey (2019.10.22)

The M500 BASE doesn't fit snugly into the eyepieces of our dissection scopes. Is there an adapter available? I'm measuring the inner diameter of our eyepieces to be 30mm.

Customer service:

Dear Lacey, thank you for your inquiry. Currently we do not have adapters in our product range. But you can use the adapter of any brand. We also have M Plus cameras that come with 2 adapters and will fit the 30mm eyepiece tube. Is there any additional information you might need?

Nathalia Moor (2018.04.27)

can I use this camera with Bresser micro-advance-icd-10-160x?

Customer service:

Yes, Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera is suitable for Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS Microscope.

Anna Kera (2018.04.18)

hello! Is this camera suitable for Levenhuk 50l plus microscope?

Customer service:

Levenhuk Blaze 90 Spotting Scope allows you to observe the Moon. Planets will appear as shiny dots. For celestial observations, telescopes are preferable.

Loyd Ware (2018.01.31)

Hello! Is this camera suitable for Levenhuk 720B? Using them together, will I be able to get 2000x magnification and measure observed and recorded objects in microns?

Customer service:

Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera paired with Levenhuk 720B Microscope will give you about 1000x magnification, as the camera has its own magnification of 10x.

Adam Ibarra (2018.01.24)

Why is this camera quite "slow" in video mode at maximum resolutions? Is it normal?

Customer service:

Yes, for the Levenhuk M500 BASE camera, some delay is normal.

Max (2017.10.26)

is it suitable for use with evenhuk870T?

Customer service:

Yes, Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera is suitable for Levenhuk 870T Biological Trinocular Microscope.

nick (2017.10.26)

does the camera have optical magnification? I mean if it is installed in place of a 10x or 20x eyepiece, it should provide the same power, right?

Customer service:

Levenhuk M500 BASE Digital Camera does not have optical magnification, only digital of 10x.

Julio (2017.09.27)

Will this microscope be suitable for observing bacteria of the Escherichia coli group in milk?

Customer service:

If 1280x magnification is enough for your observations, then Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS Moonstone microscope will do.

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