Can you use a different brand of slides (i.e. Learning Resources) with the Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope? Thanks!
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I have no idea if the slides would fit. If they did the kids could at least look at them. This microscope is 'talking' and gives information when a kid puts in the code on the slide, so for that the slide would have to be made to be compatible. I would be willing to buy more slide for this microscope but they don't seem to exist.
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Sorry I am slow in responding, I have been dealing with some serious health problems. I would say yes about your slides. The slot where you put the slides is wide enough to slip in three cardboard slides.
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Yes I can, but have not tried to scan many slides yet. I know that I can count on your support and the support of other customers for any question or problems I face.
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Yes, I ordered the slides, too. My impression is the slides were of some benefit in generating interest in the microscope, but the grandkids are much more interested in finding their own stuff to look at. Note: My input is second-hand in that it is based on feedback from my daughter who lives in GA with our grandchildren and we live in CA. The microscope and slides were a Xmas present for the oldest (8 years old), but the 6 year old is also excited about it.
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I use it in my 3 and 4 year old preschool classroom. It would be ideal for a Pre-K, Kindergarten or first grade room. You must put in a code for each slide so my 3's find that difficult, but they learn how to do it. You are limited to a finite number of slides and they are insects. You cannot use other slides with it, so a real microscope would be best for older kids.
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I doubt it - my 9-yr old daughter loves it. I recommend also getting a set of prepared slides, to have something to look at right away.
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MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: There is a built in light from the lens side of the microscope, but if you need backlighting for slides you'll have to come up with your own solution.
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I had no problem with the resolution of either 35mm color or B&W; negs. 35mm slides are no problem either, as long as you remove them from the slide holders (plastic or cardboard usually). the only problem I had was that the unit only lasted two months before it fried, and when it quit it also took out a high dollar flash drive chip ($70.00) that I'll have to replace.
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I really didn't care about what size draw it fit. I ordered it knowing it was too long. I intended to shorter it to fit our drawers which are not standard. I don't see how they can supply slides for every application. So I look for the longest and the best price. These slides are the best for shorting and work great.
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Joyce, that's exactly what I used it for. We had a box of unmarked slides and I was able to go through them to decide what to keep etc. it's nothing fancy. Jut plastic, hold it up to your eye. Lol. Hope that helps.
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Yes--after thinking about it I realized that you would have to program the other slides into the microscope. But maybe you could make an improved model with more than one set of slides.
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So sorry I am getting back to you so late. There were no slides. This was the worst gift I think I have ever purchased. Everyone was disappointed!
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yes. purchased it only to view a few old slides we found, suitable for our purpose.
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I just purchased one myself. I have converted several hundred old (1974-1983) 35mm colored slides into digital images. I have had no problems. The one thing I noticed is the way the slide is put into the scanner. The slide cannot always be put into the scanner in the same position it is put into the viewgraph projector. Sometimes it must be turned 90 degrees or it will cut off some of the picture. Once the slide is scanned it can then be rotated back by the computer slide viewer. Don't know if this is your problem.
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Yes it does . I do recommend the product for its simplicity and quality of slide viewing. I reviewed several hundred life's before discarding the bad (scenery ) ones and which ones to keep and share with our children
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I suggest getting a good one if you are going to get one and if your son really enjoys learning. We bought these slides and our girls loved them so much we ended up getting another set that had 100 slides in it.
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I know you can if you save the slides as .jpg or (nicer looking) .bmp files. You have three speeds that it will slideshow to the next picture file, but it's not that convenient to depend on the pause/play buttons. If you need to pause each slide for differing lengths of time, I'd prefer to feed it hdmi by laptop.