The Moticam 580 microscope camera is unique in that it allows multiple output methods from the microscope for live viewing.
Microscope camera output options include:
It should be noted that on-screen resolution of the Moticam 580 is only 640x480 (USB). Resolution is much higher (5mp) when using an SD card to capture images.
![Moticam 580 Microscope Camera Image]( "Molded Rubber under Microscope")
![Rubber Under Microscope]( "Moticam 580 Microscope Image")
Microscope camera output options include:
- USB directly to computer (view live images on the screen and use included software to capture and save images.
- HDMI output for projection to a large screen or monitor.
- SD Card captures images and easily allows you to remove the SD card and view them in another location.
It should be noted that on-screen resolution of the Moticam 580 is only 640x480 (USB). Resolution is much higher (5mp) when using an SD card to capture images.
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| Molder rubber captured with Moticam 580 using USB connection. |
The video below was captured with the Moticam 580 - and it is a good indicator of the frame rate that videos from this particular microscope camera provide. Often times movement beneath the microscope appears jerky when using a microscope camera, but the Moticam 580 has a fairly smooth frame rate that provides a good fluid image transition.