On September 26, Gakken Stifle will release "Smartphone de Kenkisyo," a microscope device that allows observation and photography using a smartphone camera. It will be priced at 2,700 yen (tax included).

Go to the microscopic world with your hand-held smartphone!
Go to the microscopic world with your hand-held smartphone!

By placing a smartphone on the device and activating the camera application, users can observe objects and take and record microscopic images and videos.


Place the object to be observed under the lens. Press the shutter button to take a picture.
Place the object to be observed under the lens. Press the shutter button to take a picture.

The product comes with 2x/4x/16x microscope lenses, and by using the digital zoom of the smartphone camera, it is possible to observe up to approximately 80x. The main unit is also equipped with LED lighting, so it is possible to observe three-dimensional objects such as insects and flowers by removing the lighting part as well as in dark places.

With LED light detachable from the main unit (using 2 x alkaline AAA batteries)
With LED light detachable from the main unit (using 2 x alkaline AAA batteries)

Supports observation of three-dimensional objects
Supports observation of three-dimensional objects

The captured images can be used for free research, etc.
The captured images can be used for free research, etc.

The size is H130 x W70 x D28 mm, weighs 120 g, and comes in two color variations: black x gray and black x pink. The product is compatible with all smartphone models.

Color Variation
Color Variation

The product was recently exhibited at the 78th Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2014 and won the Grand Prix.