I plan to use microscope to take photos of my coins to sell on eBay (silver dollars etc.) Enhanced mint mark also required. Can it do this?
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I would not use this type of microscope for solid objects as it has a dependency of light passing through the specimen, like protist and specimen smears. If you are looking for something high-end for solid objects I would suggest something like OMAX 20X-40X-80X Digital Binocular Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights System and 2.0MP USB Digital Camera, notice the design difference. But honestly, a good Camera with a macro lens should work, a cheap USB camera may even work. I would check into what others are using for this type of work. This camera is not what you want as it is more for biology and other micro science hobbyist.
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I would not use this type of microscope for solid objects as it has a dependency of light passing through the specimen, like protist and specimen smears. If you are looking for something high-end for solid objects I would suggest something like OMAX 20X-40X-80X Digital Binocular Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights System and 2.0MP USB Digital Camera, notice the design difference. But honestly, a good Camera with a macro lens should work, a cheap USB camera may even work. I would check into what others are using for this type of work. This camera is not what you want as it is more for biology and other micro science hobbyist. I would not use this type of microscope for solid objects as it has a dependency of light passing through the specimen, like protist and specimen smears. If you are looking for something high-end for solid objects I would suggest something like OMAX 20X-40X-80X Digital Binocular Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights System and 2.0MP USB Digital Camera, notice the design difference. But honestly, a good Camera with a macro lens should work, a cheap USB camera may even work. I would check into what others are using for this type of work. This camera is not what you want as it is more for biology... » Read More I would not use this type of microscope for solid objects as it has a dependency of light passing through the specimen, like protist and specimen smears. If you are looking for something high-end for solid objects I would suggest something like OMAX 20X-40X-80X Digital Binocular Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights System and 2.0MP USB Digital Camera, notice the design difference. But honestly, a good Camera with a macro lens should work, a cheap USB camera may even work. I would check into what others are using for this type of work. This camera is not what you want as it is more for biology and other micro science hobbyist. « Show Less
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Camera will record video. The macro mode is pretty good, but I had some problems with close-ups; I would think it would be pretty tricky to get the date offof a coin. Ut hat's just me.
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I use mine for checking print materials and print quality. It's fairly high powered and you can even see the dot matrix pattern in news print. I would think it should work fine for coins and for the price it would be worth a try. If you do get one please share it in your review so others who have similar interests may know too.
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Yes if you hold the scope far enough away from it. I can take clear pictures of paintings on my wall. I can also see crystal in a grain of sand. It will produce such image the size of your monitor . It will make a movie so that you can manipulate the item you are magnifying or take a snapshot of such item.
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I have not actually done this and I work in a steel mill and know what you are looking for , so as long as your sample is properly prepared I don't think you should have a problem. The microscope is capable of the magnification range and the screen resolution is good enough however I think you will need to use an alternative light source, the light above the stage isn't great. Also your sample is going to have to be relatively thin to insure that you have the room to focus.
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I bought the lens to take detail pictures of postage stamps/coins (I collect). Does the job, have not tried it on insects or any thing smaller.
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That's a great question, but unfortunately, I don't know the answer because I've only used it on silver coins. Sorry.
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Yes. If you are taking pictures of coins in slabs, you will have to adjust the light source on the unit or use an alternative outside source. This also applies to proof coins or anything with a reflective surfaces. All of the coins I have sold on eBay since I purchased this have been photographed using this.
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There are digital cameras made specifically for use with microscopes that you can connect to you computer. To use them, you would remove the eyepiece from the microscope and replace it with the digital camera. If you have an SLR type camera that you would want to use, there are microscope adapters available, usually specific to the camera brand you want to use. Amazon should have a selection of microscope cameras and SLR adapters, for which ever way you choose to go.
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This lens worked well for me. It requires you snap your phone into a special case, then the lens screws into the case. It is a fixed magnification, so you probably won't be able to take pictures of a whole coin, but you can definitely use it to see all sorts of detail. If you are mainly using it to inspect coins, the phone's camera zoom works well.
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Yes, but you will probably want to use a different driver. This one is chinese and shows it. It's VERY slow in recognizing the device, taking up to 3 minutes some times. Makes you think the device is broken. You can use VideoLans (and many other) excellent (and free) all purpose AV tool to view and record the images through this microscope. You will need to put the time and effort of reading the documentation for Videolan, but it's worth your time.
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I don't know. Haven't tried that. But I really doubt it. I have scanned almost 9000 pics so far and still scanning. Love it.
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Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring" of LED's that surround the lense for even illumination of your target. Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring"... » Read More Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring" of LED's that surround the lense for even illumination of your target. « Show Less
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yes and no. I use it to help on some coins which are borderline but as you may be aware, silver coins often have such a brilliant reflective surface that the built in light can be too intense. In those cases, I recommend turning the light off (there is a switch) and using background lighting. Fortunately, it connects to most computers with a usb cable and allows you to take pictures. I find that the photos allow you to grade coins better than the "live" picture since most photo programs will allow you to manipulate contrast, etc. to make a better call. I use mine primarily for mineral identification and it is superb. yes and no. I use it to help on some coins which are borderline but as you may be aware, silver coins often have such a brilliant reflective surface that the built in light can be too intense. In those cases, I recommend turning the light off (there is a switch) and using background lighting. Fortunately, it connects to most computers with a usb cable and allows you to take pictures. I find that the photos allow you to grade coins better than the "live" picture since most photo programs will allow you to manipulate contrast, etc. to make a better call. I use mine primarily for... » Read More yes and no. I use it to help on some coins which are borderline but as you may be aware, silver coins often have such a brilliant reflective surface that the built in light can be too intense. In those cases, I recommend turning the light off (there is a switch) and using background lighting. Fortunately, it connects to most computers with a usb cable and allows you to take pictures. I find that the photos allow you to grade coins better than the "live" picture since most photo programs will allow you to manipulate contrast, etc. to make a better call. I use mine primarily for mineral identification and it is superb. « Show Less
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I have not, but I wouldn't recommend it for general viewing, having just tried it regarding your question.The field of view is very small and the distortion of the inexpensive lens makes it smaller. The working distance between your eye and the lens and the coin and the lens is very short.It's probably ok for looking for or investigating a specific flaw. Even then I think a 30X or even 20X would be more suitable or at the very least, adequate.
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I also found the SilverFast software to be horrible. I HIGHLY recommend VueScan by Hamrick Software (http://www.hamrick.com). It can utilize ALL the features of the OpticFilm 82001 (including infrared) and is much more intuitive. Available for Macintosh, Windows and Linux computer at a very reasonable cost (you can either by the current edition with free upgrades for a year for $30 or the Professional version with free lifetime upgrades for $80). They have been around for a very long time and it is constantly upgraded. It supports just about every scanner imaginable!
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This will work perfect. You simply increase the distance between the object and the lens until your stamp or coin fills the whole screen (or whatever portion you desire). It is perfect for making a full screen sized stamp or coin. With the lens touching a stamp, for example, you could see the paper fibers individually.. pull them apart and it will in effect, zoom out.