How good is this loupe for looking at coin details?
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It's a powerful magnifier with light so I guess it's pretty good - works for me although it's not why I bought it
1563411
I have only used the loupe for jewelry, but it should be excellent for coins also.
2226789
I use it for fine art scanning. It works great. But you have to open the scanning toolbox and set the scanning PPI to 600. Then you get a really, really good quality scan.
1165718
This is good for looking at small objects. I've used it at work for parts that are smaller than your fingernail. The part has to be fairly close to the lens in order for it to be focused. It works great for indoors because of the LED light on it. You may want something bigger (larger lens) for looking at flowers/plants in detail (like a larger magnifying glass perhaps).
929194
I bought this scope for basically the same purpose (plus other things). I love this scope, it is clear, nicely made, plenty of light both for top viewing and underneath. Has all the magnification that I need. The optics are surprisingly good at this price point, its not a Nikon or Zeiss, but is more than good enough to look at coins or insects.
688133
To examine a coin, you need a stereosope. Microscope won't do the job well.David Jeng
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I purchased one for that purpose. I use it for close up work where I need to see detail. I use it for inspecting small parts. The lens is large enough that I don't have to hunt for the part under the glass, and it lights up the parts nicely. I also use it just for the light over the work area. It is sturdy, and holds position well. I like it.
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I forgot to mention that I have used this lens with tripod and good lighting to photograph some Russian coins. I thought the result was very good.... I could clearly see the small scratches and the fine detail of the faces on the brass coins.
1170556
I have had it very long and use it for the magnification. It would probably work well for reading if positioned well. It's a little top heavy because of the magnifying glass.
1418588
Good question, i use it for the same reason. As for its function its a really small scope, so steady hands and good eyes(and patients) are required. It takes a little time to focus it but it does allow you to see when your trichs are ready. For the price its worth it but if you can afford a bigger better quality one i would go with that. The built in light works well though. The over all size of is a little bigger than a large thumb (if that helps at all).
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I was showing my granddaughter how to use my Digital Blue and she wanted to see a new nickel.At 10x she could see most of Jefferson's face, at 60x his eye and at 200x the pupil of his eye. With the lighting choices (bottom and/or top) I thought it was good for opaque items like a coin or a rock.
1980691
I don't know the magnification, I looked on the web-site, and it wasn't there. I bought it for my husband to read maps, his globe, and other things. He says it is good for that, plenty strong. I looked through it at some very small print, with my glasses off and I could make it out. It's a very nice gift, or for yourself...
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Hi Charles, No, you would have too much magnification. I would get a 10x 20x 40x scope that is used for coins and other solid objects. they are also usually less expensive :)
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The image is simply magnified when viewed through the loupe. There's no settings to choose from. This helps when the light is too bright (think sunny days at the beach or in the snow, but really anytime there's too much light this helps tremendously) and when you quickly want to see whether the subject was captured in focus or not, because it's shown that much bigger. The eye cup also helps by darkening the area around the eye. I usually just hang it from my neck and use it a lot. It's a great product and this one works very well. I haven't glued the magnetic strip to the camera because I'd rather not do that and because I only use the loupe when I need it. The image is simply magnified when viewed through the loupe. There's no settings to choose from. This helps when the light is too bright (think sunny days at the beach or in the snow, but really anytime there's too much light this helps tremendously) and when you quickly want to see whether the subject was captured in focus or not, because it's shown that much bigger. The eye cup also helps by darkening the area around the eye. I usually just hang it from my neck and use it a lot. It's a great product and this one works very well. I haven't glued the magnetic strip to the camera because I'd... » Read More The image is simply magnified when viewed through the loupe. There's no settings to choose from. This helps when the light is too bright (think sunny days at the beach or in the snow, but really anytime there's too much light this helps tremendously) and when you quickly want to see whether the subject was captured in focus or not, because it's shown that much bigger. The eye cup also helps by darkening the area around the eye. I usually just hang it from my neck and use it a lot. It's a great product and this one works very well. I haven't glued the magnetic strip to the camera because I'd rather not do that and because I only use the loupe when I need it. « Show Less
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You will appreciate the fact that this loupe magnifies. I think it's always better to see the LCD a little bigger. It will help you to see if focus is off. I would also invest in the rubber cinema strap camera mount. My friend has this loupe and attaches it to his 5100 using the mounting system. Works great!
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It is about as buf as .50 cent coin. I think you Would be better off using a lisence plate frame camera.
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The quality is pretty good. Here is an example of a 1986 U.S. penny. - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64850876@N03/8575748575/in/set-72157633049776940
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The best explample of this item I could give would be if you were trying to view a document on a computer screen and if the print was not large enough you could go to settings and set the view to 150 or higher. That is how far technology has taken us with this magnifer, and not to mention the added feature of double led light for low light conditions. So in conclusion no circles, great product.