Keyence corporation, japan provides digital video microscopes with monitors that are portable and can be used for on-site data collection. Small ccd camera with 18 million pixels enables industry`s best resolution microscope. Quick depth comosition function, 3-d display function, built-in communication function with lan and usb interface are some of the features of these microscopes. Built-in 40gb hard disk, zoom lenses with various focal lenghts, illumination adjustment adapters, and other mounting accessories are available to enhance the utility of the digital video microscopes. Due to the high portability these digital video microscopes are most suitable in places where it is not possible to bring the subject to the microscope. Besides, conventional microscope applications are still suitable. These digital video microscopes find its applications in electrical/electronics manufacturing, plastic/chemical industries, medical/biological, etc. The networking facility makes it ideal for remote image receiving to a pc located in a laboratory for diachronic observations. Excelletn measurement tools are available in the built-in software. The digital video microscopes are also suitable for borescope and fiberscope applications.