Can you look at ordinary objects (like rocks) with this scope, or should you only be viewing objects that are in slides?
1168057
Definitely that is what we use it for bugs, rocks, leaves etc.... The lower powers we actually use much more for that kind of stuff. You could look at large stuff on slides, but not tiny things.
2201494
Have used this feature quite a bit and have to be careful not to touch the subject, thats how close you can get. I also like that you can then still zoom in on the photo afterwards and get even more magnified without losing any significant resolution. I have actually used this feature like a low powered microscope to see objects and organisms close up and in detail.
375390
I guess you could but it would depend on what object you want to see. Vehicle you should be ok but a body or animal I'm not to sure on how the details would be.
1190329
Yes you can see everything normally seen through the viewfinder, simply adjust the magnification of the angle viewer
838284
Yes you could look at coins but it'll be a little darker unless you have some good lighting above, since the only light on the scope is underneath. I've used it to look at things like coins though. It works!
976802
I don't know quite how to answer you as I found this scope difficult to work with. It has the clear flat area at the bottom and it is hard to view items using that flat area on top of the item. It is hard to focus since the viewing area is small. I then put the items in the open area on clear bottom and it was better to see the item but all in all I was unimpressed with this item. There are little dials to assist with the focusing. I needed it for viewing gemstones but it was not useful for tha as it didn't show the detail I needed and didn't give me enough of a viewing area.
2248374
As long as you have sufficient magnification, either should be ok. My scope with digital imager installed has ~60x as it's lowest magnification and that works fine.
1612171
No, you would need a stereo (also called dissecting) microscope to view solid objects.
932723
As I said, if the body and focus bar are metal and not plastic ...and the mount is solid...you should be able to see the planets you listed fine without extra accesories. However, how the scope in general is designed is important. You want a metal or aluminum tube and focusing bar.....not plasctic. And the joints or bars attaching the focusing knobs should preferably be metal so they do not come loose. I would just spend the extra $40 or $50 and look at Orion telescopes because I did and they are simply better made. Same optics...same factory....but better quality parts where it counts the most. As I said, if the body and focus bar are metal and not plastic ...and the mount is solid...you should be able to see the planets you listed fine without extra accesories. However, how the scope in general is designed is important. You want a metal or aluminum tube and focusing bar.....not plasctic. And the joints or bars attaching the focusing knobs should preferably be metal so they do not come loose. I would just spend the extra $40 or $50 and look at Orion telescopes because I did and they are simply better made. Same optics...same factory....but better quality parts where it counts the... » Read More As I said, if the body and focus bar are metal and not plastic ...and the mount is solid...you should be able to see the planets you listed fine without extra accesories. However, how the scope in general is designed is important. You want a metal or aluminum tube and focusing bar.....not plasctic. And the joints or bars attaching the focusing knobs should preferably be metal so they do not come loose. I would just spend the extra $40 or $50 and look at Orion telescopes because I did and they are simply better made. Same optics...same factory....but better quality parts where it counts the most. « Show Less
2210051
This is a "locator". It does not magnify, it points you to the location of the object you seek. It is like looking through a tube with red dots all around, telling you in what direction you should move the device to find what you are seeking. Then you point your telescope there to actually view the object in magnification. They make non-magnetic mounts for the SkyScout so you can mount it on your non-computerized scope and use it as a locator. But no, it is not a telescope in itself.
966221
No, the scope is a good scope, very clear, very bright, and nice viewing area, you'll be satisfied with it I'm sure.
830628
We have liked this microscope very much. We collect fossils and it is very handy to be able to take pictures of what we are magnifying. Being able to see the specimens on the screen without binocular focusing is very helpful for our kids. It is nice to have a microscope we can carry with us outdoors.
1591414
It's best not to wear glasses while looking through a telescope, binoculars or a microscope. The focus is adjustable and glasses are not needed.
1996838
yes, but the only way you can see the object if to place it practically attached to the lenses. this Item its not worth it for what its intended to use.
213935
It is best for viewing 35mm slides. I've never tried it to view negatives. This device illustrates the old adage "you get what you pay for".
1341988
Yes, if you have a clear line of sight to the object you want to see. If you mean something on the ground, remember that the horizon may be an obstruction depending on the distance, eye's hight, and the target's hight.
1700641
The scope is only for looks cannot really use it. I bought three of these for the boys for Christmas and honestly they are not as sturdy as I had hoped. They all took their scopes off.