USB device to magnify??

finderskeepers · Sep 16, 2012

A month or so ago, I saw a post and link to a listing. Can't find now!! This device connects to your PC via USB and allows you to view items under magnification on your monitor. Anyone know what it is called please?

Jerry552 · Sep 16, 2012

It is called a digital microscope. You can get one of ebay for about $50.00 for a fairly good one. Just make sure the magnification isn't to much if you are planing to use it for jewelry and coins. I have one and it works great.
HH, Jerry

finderskeepers · Sep 16, 2012

Thank you Jerry! Yes, my use would be for coins and jewelry. What magnification range would you suggest?

osearsoyi · Sep 16, 2012

YES i also agree with them and it is surely digital microscope as i recently purchased it costed me for 75$ and is verty good device for checking the jewelleries etc

mrmackin · Sep 17, 2012

Or.... you could find one of these used somewhere Eyeclops USB cam :zoom:

Jerry552 · Sep 17, 2012

The one I purchased is a VEHO VMS-004. It has a magnification of 40 to 400 magnification. However, I teach forensic science and use it in the classifying fingerprints, so you might not need that much magnification. I use it for my finds also. I researched the different models out there and this was the one most recommended by the law enforcement community. I paid $68.00 for mine and have had it for about 2 years so you might find it a little cheaper.

Frankn · Sep 17, 2012

That seams a bit powerful for coins. I think 10 power would work just right. Frank

finderskeepers · Sep 17, 2012

Frankn said:
That seams a bit powerful for coins. I think 10 power would work just right. Frank

I might need a little higher power Frankn, I'm lookin into that crystal ball and don't see nothin...or are you supposed to tell me after I give you 20 bucks?