You probably already know that Oppo recently debuted the Find X3 series in China unless you’ve been living under a rock. Oppo Find X3 Pro, the highest-end model in the line, distinguishes itself by coming equipped with a 30x microscope camera. It has a native 30x magnification capabilities and a 3MP f/2.0 camera. However, using the microscope camera on the Find X3 Pro would cost you 1,149 euros (about Rs. 99,800). What if I told you that there is a product available for less than $40 (about Rs. 2,800) that can provide even better results.
iMicro Q2: Tiny Microscope for Your Smartphone
It’s time for me to introduce the iMicro Q2 fingertip microscope to you, so let’s get started. It is a tiny fingertip-sized microscope lens that is half an inch long. Since it just weighs 0.47 grammes, you may easily carry it in your wallet or pocket. The microscope can be used with practically any smartphone, which is the nicest feature. Simply remove the lens from the case and use the integrated, reusable nano-suction pad to attach it to the phone’s camera. The lens can be put on and taken off several times.
The following video shows the packaging, application, and calibration process:
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Key Features
The iMicro Q2 fingertip microscope’s incredible magnification capabilities are its standout feature. With this lens, you can magnify objects up to 800 times, which is around 27 times more than what the Find X3 Pro can do. With this tiny lens, you also get extremely high resolution and less distortion. To highlight the subject and take clearer shots, you can also activate the LED lights on your phone.
If you’re wondering how it functions, read on. It involves three steps, according to iMicro. The smartphone camera’s lens first provides optical magnification to create the image on the sensor; second, the image on the sensor is displayed on the much larger screen via an electronic process and magnification; and third, digital zoom adds additional magnification as a digital process to the image. These three together, according to the firm, make up the entire magnification.
The manufacturer says that the optical performance of its microscope is on par with that of a high-end desktop microscope. You don’t trust us? Here are some examples of photos that were taken with the iMicro Q2 microscope. You get a good look at things like 100 euro bills, human hair, IC logos, and more.
Turn Your Smartphone into a Powerful Microscope
So certainly, you don’t have to break the bank if you believe the microscope camera on the Oppo Find X3 is wonderful and you want to use it frequently. Simply get the iMicro Q2 to transform your current smartphone into a potent microscope. The price of the microscope is currently CAD 47 (or $38/Rs. 2,750) on Indiegogo. After a successful Kickstarter campaign last year, this is the project’s second round of fundraising.
