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<p>[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2312352, member: 76194"]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.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]466226[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]466227[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]466228[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]466229[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>FURTHER ANSWERS TO ALL THE DIFFERENT POSTERS' QUESTIONS:</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>1. Will it work with Windows 10?</p><p>Answer: Yes, I am using Windows 10.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. What about Windows 7?</p><p>Answer: Yes, I also tested it on a laptop running Windows 7.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Can I recommend a similar one that would work better?</p><p>Answer: For that price, probably not.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. I don't think those take any pictures? You have to supply your own optics(?)</p><p>There is a 2.0MP camera built in. It's not pretty, but it does the job (see my examples above)</p><p><br /></p><p>5. What Format does it save pictures?</p><p>Answer: JPG[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2312352, member: 76194"]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. [ATTACH=full]466226[/ATTACH] 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. [ATTACH=full]466227[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]466228[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]466229[/ATTACH] [B]FURTHER ANSWERS TO ALL THE DIFFERENT POSTERS' QUESTIONS: [/B] 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[/QUOTE]
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