Scientific endeavors are no longer restricted to the lab as seen with these smartphone microscopes that connect easily onto a phone to effectively transform the camera into a fully functioning piece of equipment for studies. The market for smartphone add-ons has exploded within the past while as consumers look for new and innovative ways to upgrade their devices without actually having to upgrade it.
These smartphone microscopes attach and magnify to deliver an experience that's in-line with what a student of the sciences might need to do. Carrying a full microscope around isn't conducive to the modern lifestyle of a student (or a scientist for that matter), which is why we're seeing the rise in smartphone microscopes that'll also allow for capturing photos of your specimen with ease.
12 Smartphone Microscopes
From Sleek Camera Lens Lighting to Magnifying Smartphone Sleeves:
Michael Hemsworth — Sep 2, 2014 — Tech

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Microscopic Smartphone Add-Ons
The ProScope Micro Mobile Allows for Extreme Scientific Views

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Nerdy Smartphone Add-Ons
The Brando 60x Microscope for iPhone is Techie-Tastic

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Microscope Smartphone Lenses
The Kokan iPhone Add-On Allows for Up to 16X Zoom
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Mountable Microscope Adapters
The Magnifi iPhone Photoadapter Case Connects to Optical Instruments
8
Magnifying Smartphone Add-Ons
The iPhone Microscope Can Zoom 60 Times a Regular Phone
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Powerful Mini Microscopes
The MicrobeScope is a Portable Microscope That Plays Well with iPhones
6
Portable Phone Microscopes
This Smartphone Microscope Makes Your Mobile Devices More Scientific
5
Sleek Camera Lens Lighting
The iSpot Table Lamp by Michael Samoriz Also Charges Smartphones
4
Cancer-Screening Apps
The DermoScreen App Uses Pictures to Check for Cancer
3
Magnifying Smartphone Sleeves
The SkyLight Lets You Mount Your iPhone onto a Microscope
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Magnifying Smartphone Accessories
The Mini Microscope For iPhone Gives a Detailed Perspective
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Smartphone Microscope Attachments
The Micro Phone Lens Lets You Zoom in Up to 60x
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