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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 3207249, member: 15199"]There is a tremendous difference between a microscope is integrated into a photographic system and you can't change it and separate components ( magnification and Imaging). Also always get a scope with optical glass lens, not plastic. You can shoot a photo through the eyepiece of a regular microscope and the imaging resolution will depend on your camera portion. Most cells phones have more resolution than the most expensive USB combo microscope. If you still want to process it , use photoscape or other program. The pixellation will be minor if at all visible. The average new cell phone camera is about 12 megapixels, with new current high value between 16-20 mp. Next year some phones will have 32-48 mp according to the zines. You should be able to find a cheap new no-brand name chinese stereo scope at a fraction of the AMscopes ( also Chinese manufacturer) and add a plastic adapter ( under 20) to hold your camera to an eyepiece, this will do well for up to 40 X. </p><p><br /></p><p>Most of the problem will then come from bad focusing, shake and jiggle, and lighting, but that can be overcome more easily. yes, a $400+ professional scope with a third tube for a high end camera is sharper, more contrast, and smoother focus, less shake, but that is if you are wanting to be a paid "error' grader and do that all day. IMO, Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 3207249, member: 15199"]There is a tremendous difference between a microscope is integrated into a photographic system and you can't change it and separate components ( magnification and Imaging). Also always get a scope with optical glass lens, not plastic. You can shoot a photo through the eyepiece of a regular microscope and the imaging resolution will depend on your camera portion. Most cells phones have more resolution than the most expensive USB combo microscope. If you still want to process it , use photoscape or other program. The pixellation will be minor if at all visible. The average new cell phone camera is about 12 megapixels, with new current high value between 16-20 mp. Next year some phones will have 32-48 mp according to the zines. You should be able to find a cheap new no-brand name chinese stereo scope at a fraction of the AMscopes ( also Chinese manufacturer) and add a plastic adapter ( under 20) to hold your camera to an eyepiece, this will do well for up to 40 X. Most of the problem will then come from bad focusing, shake and jiggle, and lighting, but that can be overcome more easily. yes, a $400+ professional scope with a third tube for a high end camera is sharper, more contrast, and smoother focus, less shake, but that is if you are wanting to be a paid "error' grader and do that all day. IMO, Jim[/QUOTE]
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