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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1107837, member: 15199"]First compare the resolution of those microscope/camera combinations. I have seen some that are as bad as 480x640. 2ndly, how long do you want to keep it? A new version of MacOS or Windows may find you with out software that still works. 3rdly, do you only want to see a portion of the coin? Only a few of the extended range Dino-lites have the ability to photo a whole cent, half, or Morgan. 4th, do you want to be able to vary the light direction to show toning or specific surface alteration? most of these cameras have fixed lighting. I have one, and I found all of the above to be to my disliking. Consider a "dissecting " type of lab scope, you can attach a regular digital camera. generally 7-30X can do most every thing, but an extra eyepiece can raise or lower the magnification and the field of view. I use a college surplus sale B&L 7-30X stereozoom with a handheld canon A590 combination.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1107837, member: 15199"]First compare the resolution of those microscope/camera combinations. I have seen some that are as bad as 480x640. 2ndly, how long do you want to keep it? A new version of MacOS or Windows may find you with out software that still works. 3rdly, do you only want to see a portion of the coin? Only a few of the extended range Dino-lites have the ability to photo a whole cent, half, or Morgan. 4th, do you want to be able to vary the light direction to show toning or specific surface alteration? most of these cameras have fixed lighting. I have one, and I found all of the above to be to my disliking. Consider a "dissecting " type of lab scope, you can attach a regular digital camera. generally 7-30X can do most every thing, but an extra eyepiece can raise or lower the magnification and the field of view. I use a college surplus sale B&L 7-30X stereozoom with a handheld canon A590 combination. Jim[/QUOTE]
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