Anyone use a microscope that hooks up to a lap top?

[2Escudo]

Looking to purcahse a computer microscope so I can Identify dirty Roman coins better.
See there are different powers on the bay. Would like some feedback that someone uses and how they like it.
Looking for the best for the price.

Thanks

 

[vpnavy]

Until someone pipes in - I searched

and found a few interesting threads...

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  [*=4]Examining cons under a USB microscope (Apr 07, 2012)
  [*=4]USB device to magnify? (Sep 16, 2012)

 

[spankster13]

I bought one of those china 800x knock offs and am happy with it. I haven't figured how to resize the pic capture feature yet but works great for close ups. I use it for jewelry id and works great for me. paid 30.00 for it 1 year ago.

 

[tamrock]

I watched a half blind watchmaker use one on a wristwatch I took him to see about fixing. I was sure impressed with it. I think it would be a great item to add to your arsenal of research tools. Untill now I never though about getting one for myself. I believe I now know what to tell my wife what she can get me for Christmas this year.... Thanks!

 

[2Escudo]

Thanks everyone that replied.

 

[batcap]

I went with a high megapixel camera on a tripod. Get as close as the camera will allow, light your subject well, use the self-timer feature on the camera and you will have a big sharp picture. At 100% magnification, even cropped tightly around a coin-sized subject, you should have an image that barely fits your monitor.
The depth of field will be better than the microscope can do, and you'll have a picture suitable for use on eBay. Most of these cheap computer microscopes just show at 640x480 or 800x600. Ebay won't accept images less than 1000 pixels on a side anymore.