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EDM Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 01/14/2022 11:30 am I've done a search on this topic and only saw individuals talking about the usb microscope they bought. Can we have a discussion under one thread about extensive experiences and what magnification to use and the most useful/convenient model? What you liked and didn't like? I'm looking into finally buying one. Thanx. Edited by EDM 01/14/2022 11:33 am Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/14/2022 12:29 pm As to magnification, as low as possible and not higher than 150x, example 5x-150x. AmScope is a good brand. John1 Edited by John1 01/14/2022 1:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/14/2022 12:36 pm Most if not all of them have plastic lens in them. If you could find one with a glass lens it would be better. IMOHO Report this Post to the Staff
EDM Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 01/14/2022 12:46 pm Glass lens. Seems to me a magnification greater than 40x is unnecessary? Report this Post to the Staff
EDM Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 01/14/2022 5:40 pm I don't know why a Mod moved this topic to photography, its not directly related to photography. I'm looking for error coins and that's what these microscopes are used for, Right? Plus my vision is not what it used to be. OK? Edited by EDM 01/14/2022 5:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/15/2022 04:31 am Photography is the correct section. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
rmpsrpms Pillar of the Community United States 4036 Posts	Posted 01/15/2022 10:28 pm I've had several, but I've found their limitations mainly due to the poor control software. I bought a Celestion 5MP, and did some extensive modifications, but ultimately the software kept me from being successful with it, mainly due to inability to white balance. Without white balance capability, the shots are not true color. So, perhaps it would be good to hear from folks' experience with the control software? Which scopes have software that allows white balancing? How about good control of exposure parameters? Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.com Report this Post to the Staff
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