iPhone 60X microscope with illumination

I just ordered this flimsy-looking 60X microscope that attaches to an iPhone. Naturally, it's from Brando, that notorious purveyor of irresistible craptucular geekery that no one needs. It was $17.50 with free shipping to the U.S. I can't wait to try it!

iPhone 4 Microscope with White 2-LED and Note Detector LED

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Hanglyman

I just bought one of these from an old lady in a rock and fossil shop in Amsterdam during my vacation… I had no idea it was supposed to attach to an iPhone, and I don’t have one, but it’s a decent portable microscope. I still have an older one about the size of a candy bar, and this outperforms that one easily. The only drawback is that it uses those annoying little button batteries… but on the other hand, since it uses LEDs, I won’t have to change them as often.
Anonymous

I’m waiting for the orbiting telescope attachment, myself.
Anonymous

If that thing really does 60x, I will personally eat it. I give it no more than 6x.
jimkirk

This looks just like the $2.95 microscope from American Science and Surplus with a little mounting plastic. Have at it, DIYers.

http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/15587
jimkirk

Oops, non-illuminated for $2.95, UV illumination for $6.50.
Anonymous

The amazing crabfu shows you how to make your own iphone microscope with a five dollar microscope available at Amazon. Instructions and photos here: http://crabfuartworks.blogspot.com/2010/09/crabfu-5-iphone-microscope-mod.html