Hacks, Hints, Software & Lighting For Cheap USB Microscope?

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savatreatabvr Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 02/17/2023 11:34 pm I bought a cheap ($40) inskam-312 USB microscope off Amazon and it worked ok for a few months but now the quality of the pics are below average, way below average for some reason. I've tried all the adjustments and external lighting but just can't get it right. I should have known by the manufactures name, "inskam", lol. Rather than posting pics and everyone saying "Post Better Pics" I'd rather find helpful hints, hacks, other software I can download or maybe even different lighting tricks I haven't tried yet? So without spending $500 on a new USB microscope, can somebody point me in the right direction? Report this Post to the Staff

CJ18850 Pillar of the Community United States 575 Posts	Posted 02/18/2023 08:31 am See if you can look up the scope make and model to see if there is a software update. If none exist, open the micro, look under settings for any size/pixels settings in which you can choose... to get better close ups or clear sharp images. (Example 200×600 800×1200 etc.) An expensive micro doesn't always mean better. My first 6 years ago was a $50 one from the staples website. I was a tech for them. I just replaced the micro this past Christmas. I know of no basic software you can purchase online that is NOT linked to a physical microscope, as you need one physically hooked to your computer. Edited by CJ18850 02/18/2023 08:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
savatreatabvr Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 10:26 am Unfortunately there are no size/pixel settings on this iskam USB microscope. I guess its time to throw some money at Amazon and hope for the best, lol. I use my 60" TV as a monitor, I'm wondering if that's part of my problem? I'm thinking buying a coin microscope that has a 7" or 10" monitor built into the stand would be a better option, ya think? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 72135 Posts	Posted 02/20/2023 6:34 pm Quote: Rather than posting pics and everyone saying "Post Better Pics" Well can you just post a pic of what the scope images look like? (I promise not to say better images are needed) This way we can have an idea of any settings you haven't thought of to change yet. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
savatreatabvr Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 11:37 pm I can sure, should I post them here or in the Modern Coins forum? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 72135 Posts	Posted 02/23/2023 07:20 am I would post them here, seeing how it may help you set up your scope. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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