The DermLite DL5 Plus is a professional wireless dermatoscope with true 10x magnification, substantially brighter illumination across all modes, more than twice the UV fluorescence intensity of the DL5 at 365 nm, and Bluetooth-controlled integration with the DermLite iPhone app.

Built on the same optical foundation as the DL5, the DL5 Plus is designed for dermatologists who want faster, more consistent lesion documentation without changing their workflow. It connects wirelessly to your iPhone, enables one-tap MultiShot capture across multiple lighting modes, and introduces improved battery management — all while preserving the optics, polarization, and magnification that make the DL5 one of the most refined handheld dermatoscopes available.

What's new in the DL5 Plus

Brighter illumination across all modes
All LED modes: white, PigmentBoost, UV fluorescence, and torch, deliver significantly more output than the DL5. UV fluorescence at 365 nm is more than twice as bright, making a visible difference when evaluating vascular structures, porphyrins, vitiligo, fungal infections, and subtle pre-cancerous changes.

Bluetooth connectivity and app control
The DL5 Plus connects wirelessly to the DermLite iPhone app, allowing clinicians to switch lighting modes, trigger image capture, and manage their full dermoscopy workflow — capture, AI-supported analysis, follow-up, and patient organisation, directly from their phone. The DermLite app is free for image capture and device control; AI analysis and secure cloud storage via FotoFinder Hub are available as add-ons.

MultiShot: multiple views in a single tap
MultiShot captures polarized, non-polarized, and UV images simultaneously with one tap. This enables faster and more consistent lesion documentation across optical depths without repositioning the device between captures.

Vacation Mode and improved battery management
A 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging provides more than five hours of use at medium brightness. Vacation Mode reduces battery drain during extended storage periods without affecting clinical performance.

What stays the same

The DL5 Plus shares the same core platform as the DL5: true 10x magnification, 32 mm premium optics, variable polarization (cross, non-polarized, and parallel), PigmentBoost with nine adjustable colour temperature levels, and universal smartphone compatibility via the included MCC adapter. If you rely on the DL5's optical quality, that experience is unchanged.

Technical specifications

• Magnification: True 10x
• Lens diameter: 32 mm premium optics
• Polarization: Variable — cross, non-polarized, parallel
• UV fluorescence: 365 nm, more than 2x brighter than DL5
• PigmentBoost: 9 adjustable colour temperature levels
• Connectivity: Bluetooth (DermLite iPhone app)
• Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android via included MCC adapter
• Battery: 3,000 mAh lithium-ion, USB-C charging
• Battery life: More than 5 hours at medium brightness
• Standby: Auto-sleep after 3 minutes of inactivity; Vacation Mode
• Dimensions: 182 x 58 x 36 mm, 285 g
• Charging cable: 2 m USB-C to USB-C (included)

What's in the box

Handheld dermatoscope with white, PigmentBoost, UV, and torch LEDs · 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable · Eyepiece · Magnetically attached stainless steel ruler · Leather belt pouch · Plastic belt holster · Universal smartphone connector MCC · IceCap 5-piece sample supply · Microfiber cleaning cloth · Removable glass contact plate with 10 mm reticle (bayonet style)

Frequently asked questions

What is the DermLite DL5 Plus?
The DermLite DL5 Plus is a professional handheld dermatoscope with 10× magnification, variable polarization, 365 nm UV fluorescence, and Bluetooth app integration. It is an upgraded version of the DL5, offering brighter LEDs across all modes and wireless control via the DermLite iPhone app.

How is the DL5 Plus different from the DL5?
The DL5 Plus has substantially brighter illumination in all modes, UV fluorescence more than twice as bright, Bluetooth connectivity, app-controlled lighting modes, one-tap MultiShot capture, and Vacation Mode for extended battery life. Optics, magnification, polarization, and smartphone compatibility are identical to the DL5.

Does the DL5 Plus work with Android phones?
Yes. The DL5 Plus attaches to virtually any iPhone or Android smartphone via the included MCC universal adapter. Bluetooth app control and MultiShot are available through the DermLite iPhone app. Android users can attach the device and capture images using their phone camera directly.

Is the AI analysis in the DermLite app FDA-cleared?
No. FotoFinder AI is not FDA-cleared for use in the USA and is not Health Canada approved for use in Canada. It is intended for research purposes only and not for clinical diagnosis or patient care decision-making.

Should I upgrade from the DL5 to the DL5 Plus?
If you use a dermatoscope occasionally, you will notice the improved brightness immediately. If you use it every day, the connected workflow and MultiShot feature will have a more meaningful impact on efficiency and documentation consistency. The DL5 Plus is a refinement rather than a reinvention, best suited to clinicians who want a more integrated dermoscopy workflow.