New usb cam

[Toothpick]

Just got one of those inexpensive USB microscopes and thought I would try it out.

With the weather finally getting better, hopefully I will have some nice finds to post with it later this week.

This is just a example of the on board camera zoom. At least as far as I can tell. Might discover more zoom with continued use. Also need to adjust lights for better contrast/color etc. Kinda neat.

Least magnification.



And most

 

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[driftless]

That is very nice. never heard of one, is it stand alone or hooked up to your computer? I can't see the dates at all in the field. Where did you get it?

 

[Toothpick]

http://amzn.com/B0188FFTDQ

ABLEGRID® 5MP 20-300X USB Digital Microscope Magnifier Video Camera with 8-LED, Base Stand

It plugs into your USB port and displays on your computer screen.

You can find some a little cheaper or some a lot more expensive.

I tripled the length of the stand that the camera slides up and down on and made it much more versatile by doing so.

 

[kcm]

One I've been looking at is the Celestron Micro360. Sells for about $100 last I checked (with imager). I see the Ablegrid sells for about $60.

 

[Toothpick]

One I've been looking at is the Celestron Micro360. Sells for about $100 last I checked (with imager). I see the Ablegrid sells for about $60.

I run windows 10 and set up was a breeze. The included CD also loaded and worked without any hic ups.

I replaced the hollow 5" tube with a solid 12" steel rod and mounted it to a heavier base. that greatly improved the versatility of the camera by allowing larger items to be photographed.

 

[kcm]

Sad that the first thing we have to do nowdays is rebuild what we buy in the store.

 

[Toothpick]

Sad that the first thing we have to do nowdays is rebuild what we buy in the store.

I hear ya!!!

I happened to luck out and I found this huge, heavy piece of Lucite at a thrift store for $4.99, the same day the camera came, and added this 5/8 threaded rod. Some day when I run across a solid , smooth 5/8" rod, I may replace the threaded stuff, but for now it's working fine.

 

[N5XTR]

Nice camera, look for some 5/8 ground rod or maybe brass stock.