USB digital camera

[Roller]

I'm thinking of buying a USB digital microscope camera. One that fits into the eyepiece socket of my stereoscope. Has anyone had any experience with this and what is the opinion. I want to see the coin on my computer screen and I think that way I'll be better able tofocus the picture and control lighting.

[copperlover]

See prior post by Billy Crawford showing his set up and description. This was several weeks ago. Sorry that I am not able to help you further.

Lucien

[DoubleYou]

See prior post by Billy Crawford showing his set up and description. This was several weeks ago. Sorry that I am not able to help you further.

Lucien

That was with a stereo microscope. He doesn't use a digital scope.

Wendell

[copperlover]

I'm not a technical person so thanks Wendell for the correction.

Lucien

[Roller]

That was with a stereo microscope. He doesn't use a digital scope.

Wendell

Mine is a stereo microscope but now I use a coolpix 990 camera through the eye socket. I want to switch to the usb digital camera.

[georoxx]

I'm using a Fuji FinePix through the socket, too. Causes problems because I don't have an adapter that screws right on to the lens of my camara. I thought about buying the adapter, but it still leaves you with that black ring around the edges... which you crop out anyway, but I just "took the plunge" on a USB camara that adapts to my stereoscope. I should have it in a couple of days. If you're gonna spend the dollars (or cents... LOL), get one with good resolution.

-Geo

[DoubleYou]

I just shopped around on ebay, and this is the one that looked the best for the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Carson-zPix-26x-130x-Zoom-Digital-Microscope-MM-640-/310256972766?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483cc1b3de

But then, I do not know much when it comes to digital scopes. What I do know is that if you had one, all you'd have to do is press PrntScr and you'd have your picture!

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Wendell Carper

[trails]

26X to 130 X is just way to much zoom. With that much magnification, people tend to find way to much on a coin. One must remember "every multiple hubbed die (or hub) is a doubled die". With that much magnification, especially when cranked up to 130 X, you start seeing doubling that the average person doesn't see.

Look for one that is around 7.5 X to 35 X and you will be good. As for the USB microscopes, the only thing I do not like is the pixel rating (lower than 3 mega pixels). Now a days, if one is taking good pictures, the pixels should be in the neighborhood of 8 to 10 mega pixels.

BJ Neff

[Roller]

26X to 130 X is just way to much zoom. With that much magnification, people tend to find way to much on a coin. One must remember "every multiple hubbed die (or hub) is a doubled die". With that much magnification, especially when cranked up to 130 X, you start seeing doubling that the average person doesn't see.

Look for one that is around 7.5 X to 35 X and you will be good. As for the USB microscopes, the only thing I do not like is the pixel rating (lower than 3 mega pixels). Now a days, if one is taking good pictures, the pixels should be in the neighborhood of 8 to 10 mega pixels.

BJ Neff

It better not be 8-10 'cause that will break the bank. I think three is adequate and five is all you need. Even so we're talking 3-400 bucks for a USB camera. The one Wendell is showing is a digital microscope and it is very limited for our purposes. Aside from the mgnification mentioned by BJ, you would need to slide the coin into a very narrow space between the base and the scope. It is geared for use with slides. It is also less than one meg and that will not do. I don't know how to paste from ebay but look at item # 350140885664, that's what I have in mind.

[Cdiddle]

Here is the link for your camera : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[georoxx]

Hi Guys.

The link provided by Wendell is actually a digital microscope that can zoom in on objects up to 130x at a resolution of 640x480. I've got one myself, but the resolution leaves you "wanting". It's definitely good for quick reference, but doesn't take the highest quality pics. (Since I got my scope, I rarely use it anymore.)

If you are looking to adapt a camara to your scope (which I think you are) check out this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-3-Mega-Pixel-USB-Live-Video-Microscope-Digital-Camera-/200526311225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb04caf39

The resolution is better (1280x1024), but it'll cost you a bit more.

There are many others out there, so do little research on your own if your interested in getting a quick education on resolution. This site (LCR Forum) accepts a maximum image size of 1024x768, but in order to get the maximum "quality" image (before tailoring with an imaging application such as Paint or PhotoShop), you'll want to start with a higher resolution image. From there, you'll need to size it before uploading to this forum.

Hope this helps.

Have a great Sunday.

-Geo

[georoxx]

Now, if I could just find something worth taking a picture of...



-Geo

[Roller]

Thanks for the help Cindy. Regards, Technically Challenged

[Cdiddle]

Your very welcome. Don't worry about being technically challenged, I am so photo challanged, I quit posting pic.

[trails]

When I was referring to 8 to 10 mega pixels, it was towards a hand held camera and not a USB camera. While I guess USB cameras are good for some, I do a lot of photography work and the lack of pixels in the USB cameras is a concern for me.

BJ Neff