Coin Microscopes.

[flyhi3]

I know we are talking about loupe-type scopes here, but just to make a point... I bought my digital microscope (the one I use to photograph and post all of my pics) for under $30. It seems to be able to do everything the domestic ones do that cost hundreds of dollars. Heck, this thing even shoots video, which would come in handy if I ever decide to shoot amoeba porn. As long as you don't mind waiting for it to be shipped on a pontoon raft from Hong Kong....

UNDER $30? sounds cheap, but hey, if it works.... where do you get them?

[MrHaz78]

I bought my zOrb last July and once I got my PC to accept the software it has done a pretty good job for me. I will say though that high luster/shiny cents are sometimes difficult to photograph with it. Bill

[Rollem]

I do all my photos and scope work mostly with

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=86a8bf4bfe8f534915bfe117a26fb835&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolncentresource.net%2Fforums%2Fprivate.php%3Fdo%3Dshowpm%26pmid%3D43062&v=1&libid=1334952027513&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FUSB-LED-2-MP-Digital-Microscope-Video-Camera-Endoscope-%2F220995819509%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_0%26hash%3Ditem33746097f5%23ht_5667wt_934&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolncentresource.net%2Fforums%2Fprivate.php%3Ffolderid%3D-1&title=Lincoln%20Cent%20Resource%20-%20scope&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FUSB-LED-2-MP...%23ht_5667wt_934&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13349520536331

I have 3 now one on each computer and have given away to friends 9.The only problem I have had is the solder on the light has to be resoldered after 9 months of use. Easy task for me.
I do not use the stand that comes with it. I have a big rubber ring that holds it upright and against coin.

I have microscope but choose this one over the big boy.

James

[Maineman750]

I have to admit James has some decent pictures...so I would say the verdict is "buy any old junk"...at least we know how to answer this one in the future...plus we can now better understand why China is taking over our economy.

[willbrooks]

Post deleted due to ******baggery on my part. Apologies.

[flyhi3]

So how much are they?

I do all my photos and scope work mostly with

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=86a8bf4bfe8f534915bfe117a26fb835&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolncentresource.net%2Fforums%2Fprivate.php%3Fdo%3Dshowpm%26pmid%3D43062&v=1&libid=1334952027513&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FUSB-LED-2-MP-Digital-Microscope-Video-Camera-Endoscope-%2F220995819509%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_0%26hash%3Ditem33746097f5%23ht_5667wt_934&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolncentresource.net%2Fforums%2Fprivate.php%3Ffolderid%3D-1&title=Lincoln%20Cent%20Resource%20-%20scope&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FUSB-LED-2-MP...%23ht_5667wt_934&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13349520536331

I have 3 now one on each computer and have given away to friends 9.The only problem I have had is the solder on the light has to be resoldered after 9 months of use. Easy task for me.
I do not use the stand that comes with it. I have a big rubber ring that holds it upright and against coin.

I have microscope but choose this one over the big boy.

James

[Rollem]

About 36.00 on ebay
James

[Coppertop]

Those USBs will work. I am simply tired of dealing with mine tho. I'm upgrading.
Here is a link to some modifications you can do to them for better success.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzafQYpKQnY&list=UU_XgMcgpkyYbtpiqkdNp8qA&index=1&feature=plpp_video

I have that model celestron in the video and I'll let it go for $25 Shipped if you want it.

[flyhi3]

Those USBs will work. I am simply tired of dealing with mine tho. I'm upgrading.
Here is a link to some modifications you can do to them for better success.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzafQYpKQnY&list=UU_XgMcgpkyYbtpiqkdNp8qA&index=1&feature=plpp_video

I have that model celestron in the video and I'll let it go for $25 Shipped if you want it.

Ok, the video isn't working, can you give me a link to the product on the companies website so I can see it? How well does it work? maybe we should go to PMs?

[Coppertop]

http://www.celestron.com/portal/articles/handheld-digital-microscope-tour/

follow the link on my sig,most of those videos are from the USB scope, but it has lighting issues and requires patience.

[jsellards]

I have one of the scopes in question and it has a clear image. Just looked at a 1925 cent with it and a 10X and 16x. The date was better for my old eyes with the $5 special how ever I am not sure you get 60x.

[coop]

The plastic lens in cheap microscopes are poor quality when it comes to images. The glass lens is so much better. Save your money and get a good one the first time.

[seal006]

Here is a photo I posted here on LCR using one of these cheapo mini scopes being discussed. Again, not great, but in a pinch, it helps me when I am searching.

[flyhi3]

http://www.celestron.com/portal/arti...croscope-tour/

follow the link on my sig,most of those videos are from the USB scope, but it has lighting issues and requires patience.

Can you post a pic you took with the scope that you were gonna sell to me for $25?