'Solmic' Solar powered mini-microscope. A new portable field microscope to strengthen rural Primary Health Care. A small (13 X 7.5 X 19cm high) instrument weighing only approximately 1Kg. According to the optics selected it has a magnification range up to X1000 (oil). Illumination is provided by a low-consumption 'Ultrabrite' LED with multi-power options, i.e. 120/240v AC mains (switched), 12V DC vehicle battery or 3 high capacity 'AA' NiCad cells giving up to 20 hours of continuous lighting when fully charged. A small solar panel (e.g. 'Portosol') directly powers the LED and when this is switched off, charges the internal batteries. The optical tube has a bayonet mount to facilitate lens changing; this is also spring-loaded to eliminate backlash. Use multi-directional specimen scanning by means of a single 'joystick' mounted at the side of the optical tube. The microscope is mounted at one end of a strong protective case (measuring 8 X 13 X 20 cm), with a lockable lid and carrying handle, into which it can be folded and fully enclosed when not in use or when being transported. This also has space for spare optics and other accessories. The base is fitted with a small female threaded socket to permit fixing to a small camera tripod for field use. The base unit is hinged at one side to allow access to the specimen carrier and lighting system, and for cleaning. Includes X 10 ocular and X9, X40 and X100 (oil) objectives.
'Solmic' Solar powered mini-microscope 
'Solmic' Solar powered mini-microscope. A new portable field microscope to strengthen rural Primary Health Care. A small (13 X 7.5 X 19cm high) instrument weighing only approximately 1Kg. According to the optics selected it has a magnification range up to X1000 (oil). Illumination is provided by a low-consumption 'Ultrabrite' LED with multi-power options, i.e. 120/240v AC mains (switched), 12V DC vehicle battery or 3 high capacity 'AA' NiCad cells giving up to 20 hours of continuous lighting when fully charged. A small solar panel (e.g. 'Portosol') directly powers the LED and when this is switched off, charges the internal batteries. The optical tube has a bayonet mount to facilitate lens changing; this is also spring-loaded to eliminate backlash. Use multi-directional specimen scanning by means of a single 'joystick' mounted at the side of the optical tube. The microscope is mounted at one end of a strong protective case (measuring 8 X 13 X 20 cm), with a lockable lid and carrying handle, into which it can be folded and fully enclosed when not in use or when being transported. This also has space for spare optics and other accessories. The base is fitted with a small female threaded socket to permit fixing to a small camera tripod for field use. The base unit is hinged at one side to allow access to the specimen carrier and lighting system, and for cleaning. Includes X 10 ocular and X9, X40 and X100 (oil) objectives.