Digital Microscopes

[Colin G.]

I am trying to canvas opinions on digital microscopes after my current moddel decidied to stop working

I used to use an intel QX3 kids microscope which had x10 x60 and x200, which was ideal, it was simple to use, and the results weren't bad. The blighters at Intel have stopped issuing support for the product and the drivers no longer work on Windows 7/vista machines, I have searched far and wide and even tried a couple of proposed solutions but to no joy

I invested in one of the cheaper digital microscopes off ebay just as a tester, but as I thought it really is pants, the capture button is on the side of the lens, so every time you press it, the image moves/goes out of focus slightly even when clamped. the quality is crap

I know Azda has mentioned one he picked up, but I just wondered what other peoples experience is. I have a biological microscope but can not get my digital camera to work with it. I have looked at the Celestron solutions (which look pretty good has anybody tried them?), but would value others opinions

Edited December 24, 2010 by Colin G.

[DaveG38]

I am trying to canvas opinions on digital microscopes after my current moddel decidied to stop working

I used to use an intel QX3 kids microscope which had x10 x60 and x200, which was ideal, it was simple to use, and the results weren't bad. The blighters at Intel have stopped issuing support for the product and the drivers no longer work on Windows 7/vista machines, I have searched far and wide and even tried a couple of proposed solutions but to no joy

I invested in one of the cheaper digital microscopes off ebay just as a tester, but as I thought it really is pants, the capture button is on the side of the lens, so every time you press it, the image moves/goes out of focus slightly even when clamped. the quality is crap

I know Azda has mentioned one he picked up, but I just wondered what other peoples experience is. I have a biological microscope but can not get my digital camera to work with it. I have looked at the Celestron solutions (which look pretty good has anybody tried them?), but would value others opinions

I've got a Celestron telescope and it's so powerful it can show pennies on the moon. Don't know anything about their microscopes though.

[azda]

The one i bought was only 30 euros from Aldi, it does what it has to, which is looking for that overstrike, i use it for nothing else, also the capture button is a mouse click away.

I mentioned to ski yesterday that Lidl in the UK were selling one (don't know what its like) as a friend of mine was telling me just the other day. I don't know if you haveone of the cheap German supermarkets near you Colin, but if you have, it might be worth popping in on the off chance.

[davidrj]

The one i bought was only 30 euros from Aldi, it does what it has to, which is looking for that overstrike, i use it for nothing else, also the capture button is a mouse click away.

I mentioned to ski yesterday that Lidl in the UK were selling one (don't know what its like) as a friend of mine was telling me just the other day. I don't know if you haveone of the cheap German supermarkets near you Colin, but if you have, it might be worth popping in on the off chance.

I can't see anything on either the Aldi or Lidl websites, did find this though on Amazon is this the same one?

David

[azda]

The one i bought was only 30 euros from Aldi, it does what it has to, which is looking for that overstrike, i use it for nothing else, also the capture button is a mouse click away.

I mentioned to ski yesterday that Lidl in the UK were selling one (don't know what its like) as a friend of mine was telling me just the other day. I don't know if you haveone of the cheap German supermarkets near you Colin, but if you have, it might be worth popping in on the off chance.

I can't see anything on either the Aldi or Lidl websites, did find this though on Amazon is this the same one?

David

Yup, thats very similar to the one i paid 30 euros for

[moneyer12]

are these any good? i usuall use my digital camera to take coin photos but would consider buying one of these if they are better,

[RLC35]

I bought a QX5, right after they came out for $49.00. It works great on XP or Vista! The QX5 is the one that is shown in the link from Amazon.com. They use to be sold at Toys "R" Us.

[Colin G.]

I can't see anything on either the Aldi or Lidl websites, did find this though on Amazon is this the same one?

David

I must admit I assumed the QX5 would have the same problem as the QX3. Interesting to know that it definitely works on vista...hmmmmmm

Cheers guys

[RLC35]

Colin,

I use the QX5 on two systems, one with XP and the other with Vista. I would not even be using Vista, but I bought a new portable (Dell XPS M2010) a couple of years back, and Dell would only sell it with Vista. I hate Vista! I would buy Windows 7 for the new system, but I want to wait and see if it is just another Microsoft problem OS before I do! LOL!

[Colin G.]

The one i bought was only 30 euros from Aldi, it does what it has to, which is looking for that overstrike, i use it for nothing else, also the capture button is a mouse click away.

I mentioned to ski yesterday that Lidl in the UK were selling one (don't know what its like) as a friend of mine was telling me just the other day. I don't know if you haveone of the cheap German supermarkets near you Colin, but if you have, it might be worth popping in on the off chance.

Dave, no luck yet, is there a manufacturers name on the microscope anywhere, so I can try and find an alternative supplier

[Gary D]

The one i bought was only 30 euros from Aldi, it does what it has to, which is looking for that overstrike, i use it for nothing else, also the capture button is a mouse click away.

I mentioned to ski yesterday that Lidl in the UK were selling one (don't know what its like) as a friend of mine was telling me just the other day. I don't know if you haveone of the cheap German supermarkets near you Colin, but if you have, it might be worth popping in on the off chance.

Dave, no luck yet, is there a manufacturers name on the microscope anywhere, so I can try and find an alternative supplier

Mine I think is called X-Cam although all references on the box just say USB mocroscope. I got it on offer from Maplin.

Gary D

[azda]

Normally i keep boxes but can't seem to find the one for the scope. Although Maplin is a good place for these type of things, the details i have on the scope is that its a Traveler Model No SU 1071 This next part is on the underside on the label.

Supra

Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GMBH

Deinstraße 28A

67663

Kaiserslautern

Hotline 0049 631 3428441

Maybe look up the company, perhaps they sell through their own website, although no website is mentioned on the scope itself

[Peckris]

Colin,

I use the QX5 on two systems, one with XP and the other with Vista. I would not even be using Vista, but I bought a new portable (Dell XPS M2010) a couple of years back, and Dell would only sell it with Vista. I hate Vista! I would buy Windows 7 for the new system, but I want to wait and see if it is just another Microsoft problem OS before I do! LOL!

I bought a HP netbook with Windows 7 on, to tide me over when my Mac was being repaired. I thought "actually, this doesn't look bad at all". Then I tried to do a few things I'd done in OS X - e.g. Secure Empty Trash, create encrypted folders, etc. HAH! "Not available on Windows Home / Starter edition". And there's no email client either. Typical Microsoft rip off. It is pretty though, I'll give it that.

[Geordie582]

Don't know if this helps but I have used this microscope for photographing my coins for the past two years. The contraption it sits on is a gsh-up to allow crown sized coins to be pictured. As I mainly collect hammered. I find this rig covers all eventualities. Bought on line for £50 I am really satisfied with it. It's a Lindner product but I have no idea if it is still available.

http://img5012.photobox.co.uk/055269878309c593420c04520264927bd4e101872bc00bdfd73457aeac91d0967aecc77c.jpg

Hope the link works!!!!

[Geordie582]

Forgot to say, the capture is by mouse click although there is a button on the body, if required!

[Chris Perkins]

Looks like this one that I offer for £79.80 (just reduced from £86.90):

http://www.predecimal.com/lindner-digital-microscope-lindner-7155-p-18576.html

[Geordie582]

That's the one! Did I buy it from you about 2-3 years ago. I had it in my mind it probably was

[Peckris]

Looks like this one that I offer for £79.80 (just reduced from £86.90):

http://www.predecimal.com/lindner-digital-microscope-lindner-7155-p-18576.html

Your ad doesn't say if the included software is Windoze only, or if there is Mac/Linux version too.

[Chris Perkins]

You may have done Geordie.

I think USB visual devices are pretty generic with the drivers they use, so I would imagine that the CD contains a version for Mac/Linux. You know what, I'll ask and report back.

[just.me]

I am trying to canvas opinions on digital microscopes after my current moddel decidied to stop working

I used to use an intel QX3 kids microscope which had x10 x60 and x200, which was ideal, it was simple to use, and the results weren't bad. The blighters at Intel have stopped issuing support for the product and the drivers no longer work on Windows 7/vista machines, I have searched far and wide and even tried a couple of proposed solutions but to no joy

I invested in one of the cheaper digital microscopes off ebay just as a tester, but as I thought it really is pants, the capture button is on the side of the lens, so every time you press it, the image moves/goes out of focus slightly even when clamped. the quality is crap

I know Azda has mentioned one he picked up, but I just wondered what other peoples experience is. I have a biological microscope but can not get my digital camera to work with it. I have looked at the Celestron solutions (which look pretty good has anybody tried them?), but would value others opinions

Was it a Veho microscope you bought with the capture button on the side? If it is then you should be able to press the F11 key and that is used as a capture button also. I had the same problem with movement too when using the side button.

It is a Veho that I use (looks exactly the same as the Linder one Chris sells).

Edited May 29, 2014 by just.me

[RLC35]

I am trying to canvas opinions on digital microscopes after my current moddel decidied to stop working

I used to use an intel QX3 kids microscope which had x10 x60 and x200, which was ideal, it was simple to use, and the results weren't bad. The blighters at Intel have stopped issuing support for the product and the drivers no longer work on Windows 7/vista machines, I have searched far and wide and even tried a couple of proposed solutions but to no joy

I invested in one of the cheaper digital microscopes off ebay just as a tester, but as I thought it really is pants, the capture button is on the side of the lens, so every time you press it, the image moves/goes out of focus slightly even when clamped. the quality is crap

I know Azda has mentioned one he picked up, but I just wondered what other peoples experience is. I have a biological microscope but can not get my digital camera to work with it. I have looked at the Celestron solutions (which look pretty good has anybody tried them?), but would value others opinions

Was it a Veho microscope you bought with the capture button on the side? If it is then you should be able to press the F11 key and that is used as a capture button also. I had the same problem with movement too when using the side button.

It is a Veho that I use (looks exactly the same as the Linder one Chris sells).

I have a luechturn (sp) microscope like Azda mentioned, and it takes good pic's, but is far inferior to the QX5 (children's Microscope), which is a later version of the unit Colin mentioned. The Luechurn has a button on the unit to take pic's, but you can also use the Mouse to activate the pic process. The QX5 also has a exposure button on the unit, and can be activated from the Mouse. The QX5 will work up through MS Vista, but will not work with MS-7. Like Colin's unit, the QX5 is not made or supported by MS anymore, but can be found on eBay occasionally.

[rpeddie]

are you guys able to provide some pictures of what the digital microscopes can do?

[just.me]

Here are a few examples using the Veho VMS-001 around £30

Farthing

Penny

Florin

20p

6d

Edited May 30, 2014 by just.me