Material | Industrial inspection, Field research | Aluminum alloy body (MIL-A-8625 Type III anodized) | ▲ Base: Durable, corrosion-resistant | Heavier than plastic alternatives (1.2kg vs 0.8kg) |
| | Carbon-fiber reinforced composite (ASTM D790) | ▲▲ Advanced: 30% lighter, retains rigidity | Higher cost (+$50) due to composite materials |
Light Source | Low-light environments, Classroom demos | 1000 Lux LED (ISO 30002 compliant) | ▲ Base: Even illumination, shadow-free | Shorter battery life (4hrs vs 6hrs for Standard) |
| | 1500 Lux LED + adjustable color temp (IEC 62717) | ▲▲ Advanced: Color accuracy (ΔE<1), 8hrs use | Requires premium battery (sold separately) |
Magnification | Microelectronics inspection, Jewelry work | 60x optical (ISO 14713 certified) | ▲ Base: Sufficient for most DIY tasks | Limited to 60x vs 100x in Advanced |
| | 100x digital zoom + 40x optical (FDA 21 CFR compliant) | ▲▲ Advanced: 4000x total magnification | Requires calibration for medical use |
Portability | Outdoor fieldwork, Classroom mobility | Collapsible design (ISO 7200 portability class) | ▲ Base: Fits backpack (20cm folded) | Less stable on uneven surfaces |
| | Magnetic mounting system (IP54 rated) | ▲▲ Advanced: Wall/vehicle mounting | Adds 0.3kg weight compared to Base |
Adjustable Arm | Surgical training, Lab setups | 3-axis adjustment (±15° tilt, 20cm reach) | ▲ Base: Suits flat surfaces | Limited vertical adjustment for tall users |
| | 5-axis robotic arm (ISO 9283 precision) | ▲▲ Advanced: ±0.1mm repeatability | Requires software setup (included in package) |
Interchangeable Lenses | Multidisciplinary use (biology, mechanics) | 2x magnification lenses (ASTM E1351 clarity) | ▲ Base: Basic zoom versatility | No oil immersion option |
| | 5x specialty lenses (Nikon C-mount compatible) | ▲▲ Advanced: Polarized/microsurgical lenses | Requires lens purchase (+$120 set) |