MaAnt XJ-1 4K Microscope Camera

Some microscope cameras are bulky enough to throw off the balance of the head. The MaAnt XJ-1 is a small 4K camera, 44 × 44 × 60 mm and 120 g, that fits trinocular microscopes through a standard C-mount.

The listing describes 4K resolution with low-latency real-time output, a high-sensitivity sensor that works well under LED ring lights and accurate color for seeing oxidation and pad condition. It supports full-screen or windowed display and connects plug-and-play to monitors or capture devices. It comes in green or blue.

When the XJ-1 helps

• Oxidation or corrosion from liquid damage that needs documenting.

• Cracked BGA joints during reballing.

• Damaged pads checked on a big screen.

• Recording tutorials or live demonstrations.

Before connecting

Check your microscope's CTV adapter. A 0.5X adapter usually suits small sensors. The listing doesn't state the output port (HDMI or USB) or the sensor model, so confirm how it connects to your monitor.

The title here says 30 fps, while another MaAnt listing for the Eagle XJ-1 says 60 fps, so confirm the frame rate.