USB device to magnify??

[finderskeepers]

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?

 

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[Jerry552]

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]

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

 

[osearsoyi]

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]

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

 

[Jerry552]

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]

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

 

[finderskeepers]

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?

 

[finderskeepers]

Thanks again for the info guys. I will do some checking Jerry, I could see that being useful for my work as well.

 

[GPS53]

The one I have is a Celestron handheld digital microscope, it does come with a stand, works great.

 

[Frankn]

Finderskeepers, If you don't see nothing, that means you do see something. Just send me the $20. LOL Frank

 

[homefires]

If you twist out the lens so it's just about to fall out on a regular Web cam you can do this.