Magic Mushroom Microscope Konus Digiscience 10x-300x

The Konus Digiscience 10x-300x is a fully digital microscope built around a 12.7 cm (5 inch) LCD display, removing the need for a traditional eyepiece. Instead of looking down a tube, you observe specimens live on the screen — comfortable for longer sessions and easy to share with others looking over your shoulder.

It functions as both a biological microscope (for thin, light-transmitted specimens like spore mounts) and a stereoscopic microscope (for solid samples like fruiting bodies, substrate fragments or printed spores). Magnification runs from 10x to 300x, the practical range for fungal identification, mycelium inspection and contamination scouting.

Built-in LED illumination with adjustable brightness keeps samples evenly lit. A polarizer reduces glare for cleaner images. The integrated rechargeable battery delivers around three hours of use, and the included mini-USB cable doubles as a charging cable and PC connection. A 4 GB SD card stores photos (up to 12 MP) and video at 1080 x 720; included software for Windows and Mac lets you measure, annotate and archive findings.

Typical use in mycology

• Identifying mushroom species by spore shape and dimensions.
• Checking mycelium for clamp connections and contamination.
• Documenting substrate colonization in time-lapse images.
• Comparing strains by recording reference photos.

What's in the box

• Konus Digiscience digital microscope with 5″ LCD
• Mini-USB cable
• 4 GB SD card
• CD-ROM with Windows and Mac software
• Calibration chart
• User manual

Specifications

• Magnification: 10x–300x
• Display: 5″ LCD (12.7 cm)
• Photo resolution: selectable 2 MP to 12 MP
• Video resolution: 1080 x 720
• Focus range: 5 mm to 70 mm
• Illumination: adjustable LED + polarizer
• Power: built-in rechargeable battery (~3 hr) or mini-USB
• Output: connect to PC or external monitor

Pair with our microscope slides and cover glasses to build a complete spore-study setup at home.