Might try the Celestron #44380. It is a 5 mpg. You can get them cheaper than the $119 if you look around. I have been very happy with mine.
It isn't about seeing the error. You can do that with a $5 loupe. Studying it, though, is a different story, and that requires good optics at decent magnification.
I got a cheap one at a yard sale its a regular microscope wasonly 15.00 but it works great I don't need pictures I have a lighted desk magnifier 50.00 and between the two I see everything besides the microscope magnifies three different settings 10,20 40,
I have the very same microscope you are asking questions about. I got it two weeks ago because I wanted a cheapo and easy to use USB Microscope so I could take quick photos of the copper deposits on the surface of this denarius. Here are the results of the photographs I took, so you can judge for yourself. The camera is 2.0MP, so don't expect to blow any pictures you take further up in size, and don't expect zero digital noise. However, given how cheap it is, you could do a lot worse. See for yourself. FURTHER ANSWERS TO ALL THE DIFFERENT POSTERS' QUESTIONS: 1. Will it work with Windows 10? Answer: Yes, I am using Windows 10. 2. What about Windows 7? Answer: Yes, I also tested it on a laptop running Windows 7. 3. Can I recommend a similar one that would work better? Answer: For that price, probably not. 4. I don't think those take any pictures? You have to supply your own optics(?) There is a 2.0MP camera built in. It's not pretty, but it does the job (see my examples above) 5. What Format does it save pictures? Answer: JPG
Hi all, I just have a lens adaptor that clips on my Samsung cell phone. Here is the results......less then $20.00. Ron
Her are some raw photos with mine. The first one show the whole coin (I changed out the 6" metal holder with a 5/8" - 12" long wooden dowel rod from walmart). This allows me to take pictures of larger coins. The second close-up is with the plastic of the scope touching the coin. ( max mag).
I've been using a stereo scope since before digital was a glint in anyone's eye. Two important considerations. Stereo gives the "natural" depth-of-field we are accustomed to; and the lighting you pick for any type of magnification device is extremely important. IMO the most important. If you go the stereo route, great buys on zoom scopes (a must) are on Ebay and you may find yourself in completion with me as I have five at the moment for teaching.
Absolutely a must. They will spoil you. I've got one here I purchased three years ago on Ebay for less than $400. I don't see any ID on it. May be under the stage but it is attached to my desk. Important thing here...it is a terrific scope, comparable to the B&L and Nikons I own and I use proper lighting.
Bet that is what I use. Mine is cream color, with glass stage and over/under lighting that I NEVER use for coins.
Exactly! How many times has someone posted a very poor photo of an error here, and we can only guess what it might be? Chris
You don't need a camera with a digital microscope. Since the image is showing on your computer screen you can just do a screen capture and save the file.
I spent a lot of time looking at digital microscopes and actually bought 2, and returned them both. Neither one of them seemed to be compatible wit W7, although they advertised that they were. I don't think you will be happy with one that is this inexpensive and you certainly won't be happy with the stand, which has a short focal length and doesn't work for Morgans. After vetting so many, I just ordered a new one: Celestron 5MP from Amazon for about $70 and I'll let you know in a few days.
Make sure you get about a foot of 5/8" wood dowel rod to go with it. You will be able to shoot larger coins.
You mean for taking pictures of the whole coin? It's a microscope. It's not really intended for whole-coin photography. It's intended for images like @Sallent posted (which look great, BTW!).
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I just bought this Dino-Lite AM3111 0.3MP Digital Microscope https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1FDCYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_kc0IwbJE15ESY I'll let everyone know how it turns out once it gets here!
Even if the cheaper microscopes don't have a camera option you can always take a screenshot since it will be plugged into a computer.