Following a complete sell-out of the Coolscope I eye-piece-less microscope, Nikon Instruments has unveiled the Coolscope II. It offers the same capabilities and ease of use as the original, but with added functions such as faster frame rate and USB functionality. Saving user time, the addition of the USB port enables images to be quickly saved then viewed on any PC, whilst the faster frame rate, up from 7.5 fps to 12 fps, provides a smoother and more continuous movement when panning across the sample. The instrument is an all-in-one box package incorporating a microscope and digital camera with web server capabilities. As with the original, the upgraded model can be operated via the Ergo Controller that provides an operational feel similar to that of an actual microscope.