Suggestions fo a Coin Magnifier for computer hookup?

I have been using a jewelers loupe , but I find that it is not sufficient enough to get a good look at some of the smaller coins. If you happen to use a magnifier that hooks up to the computer, I sure would be open to any suggestions that you may. As I get a little older the eyes do not work as good as they used to. Thank you to everyone that has any suggestions for something other then a loupe to use. All answers are appreciated. Dillan

 

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Since many people here, think their equipment is obviously the best, I suggest you look through the photos people post until you find the results you like and ask what they used to do it. There are several threads around if you want to search them out, mainly in coin chat forum. Jim

 

Thanks , I know there are so many different types ,prices. I was hoping that there may just be one that more of the members favor over others. Thank you for the suggestion . I will search through old threads to see what I can find out . Appreciated . Dillan I did as suggested and found more then enough information to get me headed in the right direction . Thanks to @ desertgem for the suggestion which lead me to the info I was seeking. Dillan.

 

I'm still shopping for a good trinocular microscope.

 

Back in the 1970's there was a Swiss firm called Omag that made a "pocket microscope" that was pretty cool, but it's a pain to photograph with it. It's a honey. Typical Swiss. Real slick machining and the case is to die for.

 

Thank you for the info @V.Kurt Bellman . Appreciated. Dillan

 

I just picked up an inexpensive USB microscope from Amazon for 35 bucks. The name brand is Plugable.

I just started to play with it on my ancients. It does a decent job and is taking nice photos so I can catalog my collection.

I’ll lost some pics from it later.

 

There is a lot of really poor junk out there in USB scopes. Be careful and discriminating.

 

Thank you , I will scrutinize these instruments, I was initially looking different types of scientific microscopes. There are so many different types . I guess the old story is most likely correct you get what you pay for. Thanks everyone . Dillan

 

Keep in mind that LIGHTING is also a key component when it comes to macro photography.

 

I have used my B & L stereozoom for now, near 40 years in numismatics. I paid $150 used for it then and I could sell it for the same price now. I also purchased an USB scope when they came out, used it 2 months and put it back in the box where it still sits. With a regular scope you see what you actually have, no false or software averaged pixels, no little square pixel boxes on the image, etc. It is false economy if you have the money and desire to do so. There are several threads on the forum about USB vs. Light microscopes, ( pixels vs. human visual acuity), they are interesting reading.