Needing a new microscope

[JeanK]

Well folks, I went and did it... I killed my Digital Blue QX5 microscope. It was not intentional. The dratted thing only worked part of the time after I switched to a new computer with Windows 7. I could not find any download info to repair the problem. Even when I went to Digital Blue they said to wait until the brand new QX6 or 7, or whatever comes out... soon. Yeh, right.

I am looking at the Dino-lite brand and need to find one that works with Windows 7, USB, lets you take pictures, has 20-40-60X magnification, and eight little lights that can be either turned down in brightness or turned off when needed. And, no, a regular microscope with eye pieces will not work because my eyes will not focus properly with or without my glasses.

If anyone has good experiences with a really good microscope that has the aforementioned functions please let me know and I will check into it. Otherwise, I will keep looking until I find one.

Thanx bunches,
Jean

[willbrooks]

I wish I could offer you a suggestion, but I just wanted to add that I had the same problem at first with my scope and a Windows 7 OS. Luckily I have a programmer buddy of mine was able to unlock some hidden files on the disc and make it work for me. I don't know what specifically to say except that it may be possible to make that model compatible if you find the right geek.

[onecent1909]

i have a dino-lite...LOVE it...but my model lets you turn the lights on or off.....not turn them down..bought mine at F.U.N. a few years ago....try going to BIGC.COM..... look into contact and send them an e=mail... I got a response in 2 days...they do have a new driver that I believes works with windows 7

[wapa]

I love my dino-lite as well. Just be sure to get a good stand of it.

[JeanK]

Thanks everyone.
I got a geek living with me. He was a senior software engineer at several big companies, but has retired and is losing touch with programming. But he is all mine and I would not trade him for any other geek on the planet.

I will check into BigG and see what they have. And will keep looking. And for sure, I will get a stand with it... preferably one with an adjustable arm.

Thanx bunches,
Jean

[JeanK]

My geek hubby helped me pick out this little beauty and I hope it works like we want it to. It will be my Mother's Day, Anniversary and Birthday gift from my kids and me and my hubby.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400251157895?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thanx bunches for everyone's help.
Jean

[JeanK]

Update to the microscope story

Well folks, I received the microscope that was in the link I gave in a previous post in this thread and I am going to send it back.
Simply put, I do not find very easy to use and definitely not worth the money it cost.

I wish my old QX5 would work on my newer computer system because it was easy to use. I managed to take hundreds, if not, thousands, of great pictures of rpm's and doubled dies, many of which I was able to share here on LCR.
I will keep looking for a replacement so I can continue posting nice pictures.
Thank you all for your help!
Jean