BigC caught our eye with their Digital Microscopes a really inexpensive solution for low level applications Digital handheld microscope up to 200X variable magnification, Pocket sized 3.5" LCD display /image capture, Built-in 8-Always-On white LEDs, Resolution 640x480. Price point $400. Measurement capabilities are circumference, line measurements, angles and distance measurement. Dino capture is the companion software that goes with the microscope. This software is the responsible in giving measurements. There are also available product that is perfectly suited for elementary and high school students that has the same features as the expensive microscope with a price point of $199. BigC is offering a line of medical microscopes like Iriscope and earscope. Visit www.bigc.com for more information. Less