USB Microscopes

[Clutchy]

What scope are you using ?

I purchased a cheap ($40) Digimicro scope and after having it in my possession for 18 hours, Im ready to buy another one. They claim 2 megapixels, but its not. The lighting system consists of 8 LEDs with 3 settings: Off, Not Enough and Too Much.

[jallengomez]

I use an Amscope trinocular. They'll run you more than the small, but they aren't unreasonable.

http://store.amscope.com/sw-2t13.html

Do a seach of Amscope on the forum here and you'll get lots of good advice and opinions.

[chzman]

I got this one and its a great scope, all metal adjustable stand, it does everything you see in the video description and I received the item in a few short days. Very pleased.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200907600684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

here are some examples:

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70844&d=1364607560

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70846&d=1364607560

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70845&d=1364607560

For the money, you can not beat this and I have wasted enough money to know. Good luck in whatever you decide and if you can afford the amscope, get it.

[papascoins]

Hi John. I used to use this one that I got from ebay for $200. (A Dino-Lite). I really liked iot alot, (except for some things). At least you could control the lights off or on. With them off, you could use an alternate source for different effects. I don't use it much, but I'm keepin it around.

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-200X-...ht_11881wt_906

[Clutchy]

Thanks everyone. For some reason I dont have a thank button anymore.

[papascoins]

Thanks everyone. For some reason I dont have a thank button anymore.

You only get so many 'thanks' every couple days, and you must have used yours up. They will reload in a day or so.

[Rollem]

Here is my handheld I use to search. USB digit scope. I love it have 3 of them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Quality-NEW-500X-8-LED-2-0-Mega-Pixels-USB-Digital-Microscope-/140904933446?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce96a846

I think they were 36 ea.

These were quick shots

James

[Clutchy]

You only get so many 'thanks' every couple days, and you must have used yours up. They will reload in a day or so.

Only so-many thanks ?!?!?! Thats not right. At some point I will look upgrateful if I dont thank someone. What if Simon wrote me a check for $10,000 and Im out of thanks ? He would be like " pfffffft !!! Thats the last time Im writing him a check for 10k, that no good $@@#!$$%^& !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Clutchy]

Here is my handheld I use to search. USB digit scope. I love it have 3 of them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Quality-NEW-500X-8-LED-2-0-Mega-Pixels-USB-Digital-Microscope-/140904933446?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce96a846

I think they were 36 ea.

These were quick shots

James

Thats cool James, but I shake too much for a hand-held lol

[willbrooks]

I use a digimicro and I love it, especially at the price. You just need to tinker with it a bit, and try using alternative light sources. Beats spending a G in my book, but I have to work for a living.

[Clutchy]

I use a digimicro and I love it, especially at the price. You just need to tinker with it a bit, and try using alternative light sources. Beats spending a G in my book, but I have to work for a living.

The first thing I had to do was weigh down the base with huge washers to keep it from falling on the coins. So even before I can install the software I was aggravated LOL.

[willbrooks]

The first thing I had to do was weigh down the base with huge washers to keep it from falling on the coins. So even before I can install the software I was aggravated LOL.

Oh, right. I remember that now. I don't use the base at all. Hand held works better. You can move the scope around much easier than the coin. I just got used to it, I guess.

[jnesbitt82]

I got this one and its a great scope, all metal adjustable stand, it does everything you see in the video description and I received the item in a few short days. Very pleased.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200907600684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

here are some examples:

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70844&d=1364607560

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70846&d=1364607560

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70845&d=1364607560

For the money, you can not beat this and I have wasted enough money to know. Good luck in whatever you decide and if you can afford the amscope, get it.

I know this thread is a few months old, but I think I'll try this. I found one on eBay that I'm bidding on. I hope yours is still holding up!

[chzman]

Yes, I love the scope and have been metal detecting now since the weather changed and use it to post my finds. I would like to sell them myself with all the referrals, I should get a commission from those folks.

[jnesbitt82]

Yes, I love the scope and have been metal detecting now since the weather changed and use it to post my finds. I would like to sell them myself with all the referrals, I should get a commission from those folks.

Glad to hear its still working! I have 40 minutes until I found out if I'm the new owner. Good luck with the MD. I went once this year before I got sick. Now I have my AT Pro and Pro Pointer in the closet collecting dust. :/