Dino-lite and other USB microscopes
Imaging specimens is something I do often, and currently I use a Canon Powershot A640 attached by an (expensive!) Meiji adapter to the phototube of my trinocular microscope. With this, I take image...
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There was a thread on here somewhere that compared a lot of microscopes... I can't seem to find it at the moment. I currently use a cheap $40 one, while it helps ID most larger ants, it does lack the...
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Thanks for the reply, Crystals.There seems to be a very wide range of these digital microscopes, of various magnification ranges, working distances etc, as well as prices of course!...
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I quite like my little microscope despite its shortcomings. I love the concept of a USB microscope - it can zoom in better than my camera, and if I used a USB extension I could get close-ups of many...
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I am glad you are getting on well with your scope Crystals. And I hope the rumours about your next birthday/Christmas present come true!I agree with you about the concept of a USB scope. - far less...
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Here is the recommendation I received from the Dino-lite distributor:I think the best model for your application would be the Dino-Lite Edge AM4815ZT. This is a 1.3MP model offering magnification from...
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£618.10 = $1007 US.... May be the best model, but price wise I can think of a lot of other things I would rather spend a thousand dollars on...
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Crystals wrote:£618.10 = $1007 US.... May be the best model, but price wise I can think of a lot of other things I would rather spend a thousand dollars on... Ouch. Maybe you can buy an used/a...
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Maybe, if I could find one. Meanwhile, I think there are other, cheaper, arrangements I can try which will give me improved images. The Dino-lite route is by no means guaranteed to be better than my...
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