Cool USB Microscope

Deep1

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Was looking for a magnifier and came across this.
Didn't know such a thing existed.
Works good on seeing small details.
Bought this from amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/Microscope...b+microscope&qid=1553365425&s=gateway&sr=8-16


This might work better for what I want.
Anybody tried this?
https://smile.amazon.com/ClearClick...&s=gateway&sprefix=digital+mag,aps,199&sr=8-9

Here is a pic from the microscope.
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goldmanmike

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Wow cool [emoji106]
 

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Very nice setup and very inexpensive! :occasion14:
 

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I've been looking for a while.just haven't found the right one yet...good luck:)
 

Jim in Idaho

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I've got one of those. Bought it a couple of years ago. Works pretty good, but I wish it had variable power.
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tinpan

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Hi ,Rather spend the time mding to find the rare one in good condition. Looking at worthless destroyed copper coins through a microscope is a bit of a toss . TP
 

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Deep1

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Hi ,Rather spend the time mding to find the rare one in good condition. Looking at worthless destroyed copper coins through a microscope is a bit of a toss . TP

Thank you for your kind comment.
I took a pic of the first coin I pulled of the pile, just to show how it works.
I bought it because I have the shakes and bad eyesight, a magnifying glass is not an option for me.
I put this out there for people the might be in the same situation as me and others who might enjoy it.
Carry on with your ms-65 rare coin hunting. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have that privilege.
Maybe you'll like this better:
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Charlie P. (NY)

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I may have to try one. Not for coins, but I occasionally try to get images of flies I have tied.

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Deep1

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I may have to try one. Not for coins, but I occasionally try to get images of flies I have tied.

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It might be too powerful for that, unless your flies are not much bigger than a coin date.
The pic I took was on about its lowest power.
I'm looking hard at this:
https://smile.amazon.com/ClearClick...&s=gateway&sprefix=digital+mag,aps,199&sr=8-9
I think it might serve yours and my purpose better.
It is more like a jeweler loop power.
They're both on prime, so if you don't like it you can return.
 

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jeff of pa

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I wanted one of Them for years !
But apparently not Bad enough to remember when I have the extra cash :unhappysmiley:

I Have looked on Ebay, but was never sure If there is a Difference in Quality

They seem so Cheap I Figure there must be Something Missing

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ToddsPoint

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I wanted one of Them for years !
But apparently not Bad enough to remember when I have the extra cash :unhappysmiley:

I Have looked on Ebay, but was never sure If there is a Difference in Quality

They seem so Cheap I Figure there must be Something Missing

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I bought one of those and tried to use it. It works, but the pic function don't work because my unit is not supported by Windows 10, only 7. I need the software update for Windows 10. Gary
 

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have you tried using any other software?
i use yawcam to capture pictures the program was designed as a webcam but it has a great easy capture function
 

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Not bad. I'll look at one but some of the Amazon customer reviews aren't all that great.
 

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I have two:

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Negative is that it won't stay in position, so I have to hold it steady making it very cumbersome.

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Negative is the post isn't tall enough to get a picture of a full dime, always clipped:

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A#1

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I have one, works like a champ, but the stand plain sucks. If you have a 3d printer you can make a stand, and a micro adjustment knob that really improved the stability and helps the zoom be more variable.

It works well on my Windows PC, but better on my Samsung tablet.

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jeff of pa

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I have one, works like a champ, but the stand plain sucks. If you have a 3d printer you can make a stand, and a micro adjustment knob that really improved the stability and helps the zoom be more variable.

It works well on my Windows PC, but better on my Samsung tablet.

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I Only have a PC, & Have no intention of ever owning anything else
that iit could be used on.

Looks like everyone on Ebay selling then for around $20 is
Getting complaints and getting bad reps.
has me worried yet, may be counterfeits.
the $60 + ones may be too.
They all look identical
 

A#1

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I Only have a PC, & Have no intention of ever owning anything else
that iit could be used on.

Looks like everyone on Ebay selling then for around $20 is
Getting complaints and getting bad reps.
has me worried yet, may be counterfeits.
the $60 + ones may be too.
They all look identical
Yeh, they're all a cheap Chinese gamble. Kinda why I went with the one with the most reviews, and a disposable pricetag.

this is an Amazon link to the exact one i bought, and I have no complaints for 21 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WD843ZM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
 

smokeythecat

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I got one for $20. Why not? Then I'll get another Dino Lite. Mine broke.
 

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