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Not sure if this is the model but here is the user manual front. On a side not I randomly took this photo with my phone while walking and I'm super surprised how straight and clean the photo turned out lol  |
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Much appreciated! Oops...just noted it wants Windows to work. Hard to believe there are still things being made this way (?!)
Now I can run Windows natively (or in a window) on my Mac...but...I appreciate the pics and everything you have shown. It has made me think that once again it is time to do some homework. The built in screen is nice.
When you have the time, would you post a pic of the highest power/pic you can get os a mint mark on a coin (and what power it is you are using)? I have a number of wheat cents I will be checking for RPMs. I use a porcupine quill tip to clean out the centers of the D mint marks, and an idea of how close this can get would be a big help.
How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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@Earl42 I think one of the shots from another on if my threads is close or close to as close as I can get. Look at my threat Jaques Cartier die gouge. I took a close up of the inverted date.
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Thanks  How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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No problem, you could definitely easily see RPMs with this guy, and doubled dies with this, if only I could find one lol.
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Too bad it is not iMac or MacBook compatible.
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@Ham1947, I didn't know that, I don't buy apple products though anyways. So far I'm just taking pictures with my phone of what I see on the screen lol. Working great just as a portable microscope
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A MAC user could run Windows natively (its all Intel) at start up or by using programs that allow Windows to run simultaneously on the mac desktop. The Windows programs behave in the system like they are MAC programs - such as using the dock etc.
Windows is a memorization based platform while Apple is menat to be user-intuitive. I prefer the intuitive platform so rarely run Windows except when I run one the one main graphics programs I use since they never made an Apple version. I like it a lot more than Adobe - again - intuitive vs. memorizing everything, and it actually is more powerful in some ways - especially text manipulation which I use a lot of.
If I ever want to upgrade though I am in trouble. For other reasons I will never buy another Apple product new again.
At present I have, and keep up with modern times easily on my 2009 model anyway!
How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2Edited by Earle42
09/19/2021 11:17 pm
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Ya I feel new apple products are good for a couple years then become obsolete lol.
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So I have been using my scope now for three months, the largest issue I was having was trying to control the lighting. As far as I knew there was only two light settings. It took me 3 month to realize that there was a little nob to lower lighting right on the side of the scope....don't I feel dumb lol. This will make my life a whole lot easier as the lighting has always made it impossible to see inside the edges of the devices, mayb I should have more thoroughly read the manual:p  |
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There are a few things you could do to improve the lighting on that scope. First, I'd recommend removing the clear plastic shroud. That can only cause problems. Second, adding a ring of diffusion material in front of the light would probably help a lot.
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It kinda looks like there is also a cap on that clear plastic end of the scope.If you can remove both do so,if only the cap comes off do that. John1  |
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I tried taking the cap thing off before and it wouldn't budge, I think the plastic casing actually focuses the light. But since I didn't know I could adjust the lighting it's been on max light setting for all my photos. Now that I know I can turn it all the way down it is much better. Has about 8 different lighting settings from the nob and 2 different settings in the menu. I think the cap is supposed to come off. It helps when I'm using bright light as it actually diffuses the lighting it self some how, but when I turn the lighting fully off I think the cap should come off. I'll try it when I get home tonight.
Edit: if the cap does not come off then I will use my desk lamp with a something to filter and defuse the lighting
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12/13/2021 3:01 pm
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With these USB scopes that have built-in lighting, the white balance is usually set for that particular LED color. Does the software have a white balance setting that you can adjust? If so, then you might be able to get away with a desk lamp, but if not you may have trouble using anything but the internal LEDs.
I worked with a Celestron scope with similar lights and hood, and found the hood to be cemented on. Some careful wrangling with a vise and it was off, and didn't break, but once gone the lighting got way better. Contrast improved as well since there was reflection of light back from the inside surface of the hood.
Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.comEdited by rmpsrpms
12/15/2021 12:04 pm
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Ya I feel new apple products are good for a couple years then become obsolete lol.
Interesting. My laptop is 2013 and my desktop is 2009. No need to update yet and I keep up with everything. Although recently there has been a shift in certificate permissions I had to find a way of working around. Almost got it licked. Never was able to have a PC more than 3-4 years. But...I have a couple of my progeny schooled in computer tech )one works for Disney computer department tech) saying Windows has finally become a stable enough platform to trust. I might be switching sides of the fence for the umpteenth time in my life again when I get a new machine (whenever that will be). I don't like Apples slide backwards into dumbing down "new and improved!" versions of things like their word processor etc. the past 5-6 years or so. Greed kills everything.
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12/15/2021 12:21 pm
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