MiScope®

Portable digital microscopes for document examination

View a full signature or zoom in to the width of a pen stroke;
with wavelengths from UV to IR

Zoom out to see more

The MiScope extended field (EF) models can view a full signature.

Use IR and UV light to see hidden features

IR can separate some inks to visualize alteration and see through obliteration, UV induces fluorescence in paper and some inks

Zoom in for sharp details 

Zoom in to see pen ink as it sits on paper fibers; up to 360X magnification and down to 1.1 micron resolution


MiScope features

Portable

Zarbeco MiScope handheld digital microscopes give you the zoom range, image quality and wavelength choices of a large instrument, but in a pocket-sized device that weighs less than 1/2 a pound.

Wide zoom range

From a full signature down to the splatter of ink or the speckle of toner with resolution as low as 1 micron.  The MiScope covers a wide range of magnifcations with one small instrument.

Multiple wavelengths

The MiScope is available with white and single wavelength sources from UV to IR -- use our recommended wavelengths or customize with your own.

Adaptable and always handy

Small enough to always keep nearby.  Use the built-in lights or external lighting tools, including optional portable back light and custom-designed side light.


The MiScope includes Video ToolBox Pro software

Live image display

View the live image, with automatic or manuals adjustments of camera settings including brightness, contrast, exposure, white balance, gamma, sharpness, zoom, pan and tilt.

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Capture

Capture still images, movies or time lapse video.  You can even capture an image directly into Photoshop, ImageJ or most any other program you have.

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Annotate

Place labels or time+date stamps on the live image, or draw shapes and figure on the live image, even place a transparent or line drawing so you can see through to the live image underneath.

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Measure

Tools to measure distance, radius, diameter, and angle.  Complex measurements are possible by combining tools together.  Software calibration can be performed manually or automatically using our optional patented precision tool.

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Every MiScope works better with accessories

Popular accessories for questioned document examination

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An articulated arm for just the right position

The articulated arm lets you easily position the MiScope above your document for just the right amount of magnification.  The height and angle are easily adjusted and the MiScope slider arm allows for fine focus changes.

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The new MiScope Filter Wheel adds IR luminescence imaging for more precise ink comparison

Sometimes a more advanced imaging technique is required to analyze inks or paper.  The new MiScope Filter Wheel allows you to perform IR luminescnce imaging with the MiScope, in a compact and lightweight portable unit.  The new Filter Wheel offers larger filters and brighter excitation sources -- two (or optionally three) wavelengths.  There is also an option to add a half-band filter for additional comparison capability and a removeable window so you can use your own ALS if our built-in LEDs are not enough.  Battery or AC (optional) powered.

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MiScope + Filter Wheel shows altered date, and text under an obliteration; at least three different inks identified

Portable digital microscopes

See the range of MiScopes and accessories