Qx3 or Qx5

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by skrilla, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. skrilla

    skrilla That Guy

    I want to take better pics so I need to figure out how.

    The Qx3 can be had for under $30 on Ebay, while the qx5 is around $75 shipped (cheapest I've seen-not Ebay).

    I see that sometimes the Qx3 has a slight tint to it, no biggie, tilting coins can sometimes cause a tint. The other thing I've seen is that people say the QX5 has better lighting, but I saw an old post on here where someone had to use a pocket flashlight to get proper lighting with the QX5.

    Is there any perk that justifies the price difference?
     
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  3. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Not only can't I answer the question, but I don't even understand it.
    What is a Qx3 and a Qx5?

    Or is this one of those, "If you have to ask, you definitely won't be able to answer."
     
  4. skrilla

    skrilla That Guy

  5. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Ahhhhhhhhhh, microscopes.
    If I read correctly, they are image capable AND will link to a computer.

    At this time in my collecting interests I can't justify buying one (no significant need), but I'd like to have access to one for occasional use.
     
  6. LSM

    LSM Collector

    skrilla, I have a Qx5 and yes I do use a external light source for mine.

    Lou
     

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  7. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I use a QX5 - mainly for looking for RPM's etc. If it is in question I pop it under the scope. I usually don't use it for pictures of coins - unless I am being really lazy. :) I like it.
     
  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I have the QX3, and I've had it for quite a while.

    Great machine, and I've used it to post pictures, e-mail pictures, etc.
     
  9. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    does it work with Linux or only with custom windows based software.

    It would be good for IKes
     
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