Starting a separate thread on this. It was mentioned in another thread and I began to investigate. I like this one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083NXNCVW?tag=microscope00-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1) except it does not connect to a computer to display the image as the microscope sees it. What microscope do you use and what have you learned about using it?
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What USB Microscope Do You Use?
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I have the Bysameyee HD 2MP 2K USB Microscope which was purchased on the cheap, to look at something on a motherboard I could not see easily. It is not high end by any means, but will magnify things to some pretty good detail. It is tough getting to focus, because a little change in distance to the object means a quicker change in focus. Think they call that the Inverse Square rule or something like that. The holding clamp is plastic and may not hold up long term. Probably have to glue the clamp base down to make things easier. The embedded light can be turned off, but it has a blue/white cast more towards the 5K range of the light scale. For under $30 it might be worth a try. However, I think this is geared more towards school children.
I got the Plugable USB Microscope for $40 off Amazon. It's great in that I plug it into my computer and use the native MacOS photo app. Setting it up could not be easier. For the price, I'm happy with it. Make no mistake, the quality is not that off a thousand dollar 'scope. Ability to focus is satisfactory, and it takes a while to figure out how to really "see" what's going on at the edge. If you want a scope but don't want to spend a boatload of cash, the Plugable is a good choice.
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Mine does. I find it convenient. If I used it more, I'd find something that works better for me.
I prefer taking videos. I have to stare at the pictures too long trying to figure out what I'm looking at.