Metal CTV Microscope Lens (28 mm bottom) — 0.35x / 0.5x / 1x (one lens included) Key benefits - Converts a microscope eyepiece tube into a camera-ready optical path so you can capture images or feed a digital camera with minimal modification. - Solid metal construction for reliable durability and stable alignment during extended use. - Choose the magnification that fits your workflow: 1x for direct reproduction, 0.5x or 0.35x for a wider field of view. Note: each package contains one CTV lens in the selected magnification. Specifications - Material: Metal - Lens bottom diameter: 28 mm - Magnification options (select one per package): 1x, 0.5x, 0.35x - Compatibility: Designed to fit microscope eyepiece tubes 28 mm–32 mm (includes common sizes such as 30 mm and 30.5 mm). Small diameter differences can be accommodated by adding tape for a snug fit. - Mounting: Built with a special thread to attach to compatible digital cameras. - Package contents: 1 CTV lens (0.35x or 0.5x or 1x) Why this product - Function: Provides a straightforward way to adapt microscopes for photography, documentation, and digital analysis. - Compatibility: Fits a wide range of eyepiece tubes (28–32 mm) and interfaces with digital camera mounts via a threaded connection. - Reliability: Metal housing and precise workmanship deliver stable optical placement and long service life. Typical applications - Laboratory documentation: Capture and archive microscope images for research notes, reports, and presentations. - Education and training: Connect a camera to share live or recorded images in classrooms or workshops. - Inspection and quality control: Use with a digital camera to photograph small components, circuit boards, or material defects for traceable records. Installation tips - Insert the lens into a 28–32 mm eyepiece tube; if the fit is slightly loose (e.g., 30.5 mm tube), use a thin layer of tape to achieve a secure fit. - Thread the camera to the lens using the provided special thread interface; ensure firm but careful tightening to avoid cross-threading. Package note - Only one CTV lens is included per package. Select the magnification (0.35x, 0.5x, or 1x) when ordering.