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todaysits, triscope? Can you add a Canon T1i to this scope? And be able to use Canon's utility software to make adjustments via a computer? Thanks, Ham.
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There is one on the bay $200 cheaper. John1  |
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John1, I looked on the bay, but couldn't find what you are referring to. Could you point me in the right direction-link? Thanks, Ham.
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Thanks John1. I am wondering if I need an 8mp camera, or if a 1.3MP would be ok. I would be using the scope for an array of coins from Silver Eagles to 3cent and Half Dimes. Any suggestions anyone? Ham |
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Now I see why there is a $200 price difference,the camera. 8MP vs 1.3MP. If you choose to get one of these, the 8MP is the way to go. Have you read up on "the $400" set up? $600+ dollars requires some research before dropping that kind of dough. John1 |
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The first question to answer is, what kind of an image do you want? Because of my former profession as an art scholar and a photographer of works of art, I have several opinions to share. if you are simply cataloging your coins at 1:1 image size a good quality 12 megapixel camera with a high quality "macro" (micro) lens is all you need in the way of a camera. One piece of advice— do not scrimp on the lens. From those images you can print out an image up to about 12" x 12". sheet of paper with great clarity (depending on the printer). A stereo microscope (trinocular if you want a permanently installed camera), on the other hand, even at the lowest magnification may not be able to image a whole coin (approximately the size of a nickel), yetr a higher magnifications depending on the optics may be able to fill the frame with a sharp image of just one letter on a coin. The better the lenses (more money) and the higher the pixel count the more clarity to the image. My question is do you really need a 12"x12" image of the "D" for Denver from a coin? One place a microscope really shines is in examining the crystal structures in malachite and azurite. If there are clearly defined and appropriately shaped crystals strongly attached to the surface of a coin, it is strong evidence of authenticity of the patina.
Since I am new to this forum, I am not sure how to send photographs, I will not take time to learn how at the moment, but I will try to continue this in a few days.
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Thank you John Huntington. Appreciate you knowledge and post here. Welcome. I will postpone this purchase, and do some more research.
Justwalking. Thanks also for your input. Same goes here-I'll wait.
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I've been struggling with this purchase as well. I feel pretty lost and wish I could go to a physical store to get a feel for the products before I drop big money on this. I was looking at this and wondered whether you all think this would be a worthwhile investment. http://www.amscope.com/microscopes/...-camera.htmlI do wish to take good photographs -- whole coins as well as details for variety attribution. Being able to look at the coin on a computer monitor is something I really wanted as well. But a question I have besides whether this would be a good purchase is whether I should go with halogen or LED lights, assuming that really makes a difference because I don't know if it does. Thanks for this discussion. I'd really appreciate some guidance. Edited by Oijogja
04/10/2017 2:16 pm
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That's a nice scope but high dollar. Shop around. John1 |
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Look earlier in this thread for what I use. I would like to have one of those AMScopes as well, but that's alot of coin to drop. Overall, I think I spent about $200 on my B&L stand to include an upgraded pod. Over the years I've accumulated the rigs I have and I'm pretty satisfied with my obsolete Bausch Lomb SZ4 microscope. With the 15x eyepieces, I can get 10.5x-45x. Plenty good enough to see cracks, chips, Cuds, spikeheads, etc. If I need full-coin pics or need to get more magX, I have a separate picture-taking rig that I use my T6i with and/or an 8MP HD USB cam with a 4x achromatic objective...gets in real close, but still allows a good working distance for lighting. I guess it all comes down to how much you want to invest into the hobby or business, whatever the case may be...YMMV. Edited by andywoj00
04/10/2017 5:17 pm
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Thanks, I'd seen your earlier posts, but I get overwhelmed so easily with this stuff that the notion of trying to shop for pieces of a rig on ebay or wherever makes my anxiety spike. Anyhow, what about different types of lights? Does it make a difference that some scopes have a ring of 144 LEDs versus scopes with halogen lights? I hate to admit it, but I might spend the extra money on that AmScope to avoid the anxiety of trying to shop for a bunch of different pieces I don't know much of anything about. Some serious resistance in my brain, apparently. |
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