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i have been examining my coins with an inexpensive microscope, and have been having some fun, and finding a few nice finds. I think I am ready to invest in a USB microscope. I would like to stay under $200.00. I am soliciting others advice and suggestions. I would like it to be photo capable. any info, or insights are appreciated?
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Now that I have my refund for the QX5, I'm in the same boat as you dbrablec.
I can tell you this, make sure it is compatible with your operating system! And make sure you are dealing with "an authorized dealer" of whatever you buy. My QX5 turned out to be defective, but it still did not help that I was trying to run it on Vista and I had a hard time getting anything resolved with the manufacturer because I did not buy it from an authorized dealer.
SuperDave mentioned a Celestron, I think I will look into these, but I don't know if the price tag is under your $200 target or not.
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I have a Celestron 44302, (look at my posts) I paid $60. It's OK for what you pay for it. I suggest a Dino-Light, JP324 has one and it takes great pix and the lighting is a lot more user friendly. John1  |
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What operating system are you running John? I read another thread awhile back where I think you said you had to "fix the pics"? And who/what is JP324?
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I am running XP. JP324 is a CCF member. I have to "fix" my pix using Picnik.com and then I put them on Photobucket.com to post them here.
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I've got a Celestron 44306; costs about $90. I am pretty satisfied with it. I am running Windows 7.
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I have tried the Celestron 44302 but find that the image is not clear when photographing larger coins
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w1007,
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I have tried the Celestron 44302 but find that the image is not clear when photographing larger coins
Here are some photos I took,the medals are 38.1mm about the size of a Morgan silver US dollar. https://goccf.com/t/61011
John1
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Valued Member
Canada
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Great photo's those celestron usb 'scopes look pretty slick. Anyone know if there are other name brand ones on the market? All I can find are equipment from Hong Kong...no name.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is the Celestron 44302 compatible with the Dino-Light? I didn't want to buy both if they are not...thanks to all again!
Edited by HoosierDaddy
12/18/2010 01:06 am
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Ya, like night and day. I have the 44302 and my nephew has a Dino. Thing is the Dino cost a lot more but is way better, so if you can afford it go Dino.
John1
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John1...which dino model does your nephew have? Thanks!
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Edited by John1
12/18/2010 1:36 pm
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I jiust order the Celestron 44306. Will be here after Christmas....Meryy Christmas to me! I'll post some pics when it comes and give anyone who's interested a quality review of this product! I'm so excited! I'm like a little kid again! Thanks for the help guys!
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United States
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That Dino microscope looks amazing. At some point I hope to purchase something like that for my collection.
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HoosierDaddy
Did you get your 44306?Do you like it?Would you recommend it?
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Posted 05/02/2010 07:12 am
