More demo images»Since they are portable, the Dino-Lites have the ability to examine artifacts and other items both in a lab and out in the field. The software is easy to learn so it is perfect for new students, busy professors, and excavators who constantly travel.
Lab Analysis
Use the Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye to examine specimens and capture images or video
AM413T » – basic lighting is sufficient for surface analysis and good for looking at bone porosity. The measurement feature is used to determine the size of bone fragments, cracks in bones or porcelain, as well as the size of coins and seeds
AM413ZT » – good for metals, old jewelry, obsidian, arrowheads, and fossils on stone. When the polarization feature on this model is turned on it cuts through glare off reflective surfaces, providing better analysis of the materials. By using external lighting and varying the degrees of polarization, the user is able to see flake patterns on arrowheads, loose obsidian, and other weaponry to determine construction technique, as well as wear and use. Varied polarization also helps determine sediment make up of rock fossils. When using this microscope out on the field, we recommend the use of the optional sealed caps to protect the lens from dust.
AD4013TL »best for looking at larger objects from afar. This unit does not require contact with materials in order to reach magnifications between 50x-92x; thus reducing the risk of damaging artifacts or bone remains. This model is also good for field use to document and map points of interest at excavation sites, especially when used with the closed nozzle option.
AM4023X » – This Dino-Eye eyepiece camera can be used with your traditional microscope and offers image capture, video and measurements.
AM4113T-FV2W » best for forensic archaeology. UV light is picked up by any remaining blood traces on bones or weaponry. For mummies it can help bring out traces of some embalming fluids
Field Analysis
Our handheld models can easily be used in the field when connected to a laptop
AM413ZT » good for metals, old jewelry, obsidian, arrowheads, and fossils on stone. When the polarization feature on this model is turned on it cuts through glare off reflective surfaces, providing better analysis of the materials. By using external lighting and varying the degrees of polarization, the user is able to see flake patterns on arrowheads, loose obsidian, and other weaponry to determine construction technique, as well as wear and use. Varied polarization also helps determine sediment make up of rock fossils. When using this microscope out on the field, we recommend the use of the optional sealed caps to protect the lens from dust
AM413FIT » (near infrared lighting) model is best for analyzing pieces of charcoal, since this unit is able to display the porous surface of incinerated materials easily with better contrast than if using regular lighting. This unit can also be used inside caves since it does not disturb bats.
Lectures & Publishing
Capture high quality images which can be used for publications or lectures
AM413T » provides high quality images for publications
AM7013MZTS » high quality 5MP (2592×1944) images which can be enlarged while still maintaining high quality
Useful Tips
- Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes are great for interactive museum displays, allowing visitors to examine artifacts for themselves.
- The units are also ideal for research archaeologists who travel to various museums in different countries and cannot remove their artifacts of interest from the museum facilities.
- When paired with a netbook, Dino-Lite Microscopes are a convenient portable tool for gathering data, especially if taken along for excavations.
- Dino-Lite microscopes are great for documenting analysis if artifacts cannot be immediately, or at all removed from excavation sites or museums.
- Images captured with the DinoCapture software can be used for publishing, online classes, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
- IP camera mode is great for “beginner” online courses. Professors can give live lectures and thoroughly explain analysis procedures to students remotely.