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[Tejaas]

Let's try this Again...

Posted up about this a while back and don't get a single response.

Can any of you coin guys recommend a USB-type camera/microscope to photograph coins with?

I want to be able to capture fine details for cataloging purposes, but am overwhelmed with the Amazon reviews and whatnot.

Needs to be compatible with a new-model IMac... Preferably plug and play.

Thanks!




~Tejaas~

 

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[Beachkid23]

Posted up about this a while back and don't get a single response. Can any of you coin guys recommend a USB-type camera/microscope to photograph coins with? I want to be able to capture fine details for cataloging purposes, but am overwhelmed with the Amazon reviews and whatnot. Needs to be compatible with a new-model IMac... Preferably plug and play. Thanks! ~Tejaas~

I don't have a good camera. For that anyways however I used always use my scanner and they came out pretty good even US dimes but I don't know how big the storage would have to be on a scanned item. To store them all but I did have a cheapo one off eBay that I spent probably $15 on just to try out. I didn't have a problem with that one. I just ran out of good coins to take pictures off so I stopped using it.

 

[moff347]

Tejaas,

Not sure why it is so hard to get somebody to answer this question. I asked the same thing back several several months ago with no replies. However the microscope that I asked about in my post is the one that I ended up ordering. see my post below.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...s-electronic-coin-microscope.html#post3934737

I am very happy with the overall quality. If you would like to see some of the pics I have taken go to the following post for some large cent pics of overdates.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...large-cents-variety-question.html#post4119142

 

[Trooper733]

Check out opticsplanet.net We bought several usb microscopes from them for blood spatter examination for our forensics/crime scene teams. They run the range from less than $100 up to the sky as the limit...Also, if you are looking for high end, try forensicssource.com They have some high end digital/usb microscopes if you want something more expensive.

Try this link for an example on opticsplanet.net

Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope FREE S&H 44302-B, 44302. Celestron Microscopes.

Mark

 

[Tejaas]

You guys are awesome. I'm going to compare tonight and pick one out.

Thanks again!


~Tejaas~

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

Hey Tejaas; You probably didn't get any response because everyone knows there are so many options and so many points of view. I couldn't help you because my phone takes MUCH better pictures, especially close ups, than my camera, so I knew that wouldn't be any help..
My phone is an older AT&T Samsung with an 8.0 megapixel camera, but it takes awesome low light pics and as I said great Macro images. Sorry can't help more.