10 reviews for Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand for Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 10x-250x Magnification)
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Karthikeyan –
students likes it and very easy to use..
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GS –
This digital microscope is really great! I use it on Linux Debian 10 (64 bit). No installation need it, Linux recognise this cam right a way on both free and non-free Debian. I guess it will work with all debian based distros like Mint or Ubuntu. Just plug it in and start cheese app to view. Touch button for taking photos works very well too.
The leg with suction cup is no joke, its really sturdy and holds cam really still. I am really happy with my purchase and its well worth of £40. Primary use is for computer chips and repairs. Resolution this cam can provide you with focus is absolutely fantastic!
I did not test it on Chrome OS or android yet as I was not in need yet.
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Sukhdev Kumar –
I have purchased this Digital Microscope six months ago from Amazon. You can take photos or videos from this digital microscope. There is a button on the camera for photos, but you can also click on the software button to take a picture.
Once the software is installed and the microscope is assembled on the stand, just plug in the USB connection and you are ready to go.
Our Review :
1) The microscope can magnify to such a small level and it is impressive. 2) The software is easy to use and overall this product is just amazing. 3) You can not used this microscope for seeing details of bloods cells or more in it as it is entry level magnifier. (For that purpose, you need better digital microscope.)
Note : The drivers and software are not included, but there is a link to them in the included “quick start” guide.
Consideration : This product has no automatic focusing mechanism because this would require multiple lenses and motors in an array, which would significantly increase the product price.
You can see unboxing and review of this digital microscope on my Youtube Channel. (Search by name Sukhdev Taneja on Youtube)
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mmazon –
Für meine Abschlussarbeit habe ich ein tragbares, handliches Mikroskop gebraucht das eine genügend hohe Vergrößerung hervorbringt.
Dieses Mikroskop ist für seinen Preis sehr gut. Natürlich kann man es nicht mit einem Labormikroskop vergleichen, mit älteren, kleinen, Labormikroskopen kann es aber durchaus mithalten. Die Bildqualität ist für diesen Preis top.
Das Mikroskop verfügt nicht über variable Vergrößerungen, aber durch die Möglichkeit variabler Abstände gepaart mit der Fokuseinstellung war das für mich kein Problem und ich denke für die meisten Anwendungszwecke stellt das gleichfalls kein Problem dar.
Einziger Kritikpunkt: Der Fokus ist nur durch Drehen am Mikroskop selbst einstellbar. Dadurch verwackelt man sehr oft und die Feineinstellung gestaltet sich bei herausfordernden Anwendungen schwierig. Auch macht die Art der Fokuseinstellung den Einbau einer eigenen Fokussierungssteuerung (eine DIY Mikroskop Halterung beispielsweise) o. ä. sehr schwierig. Aber das brauchen die wenigsten Anwender.
Trotzdem: Tolles Mikroskop. Das Ergebnis ist sein Geld wert. Und es hat mir sehr weitergeholfen.
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KENT ARNOLD MOROZ –
Lo uso en una Mac OSX Mojave sin problema alguno. El equipo es perfecto para poder apreciar las medidas de seguridad de billetes como micro impresiones y lineas finas. Puede tomar fotografÃas de buena calidad de lo que se está observando, lo cual es muy bueno para mis presentaciones de mi trabajo.
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Amazon Customer –
Very good
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dilip kumar kosta –
Good
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KENT ARNOLD MOROZ –
First, I would like to address a complaint seen in a few other reviews. They claim the suction cup that holds the base is weak and the setup topples over. I think they must have not noticed the mechanical lever on the base that creates super strong suction – there’s no way it can topple over when this lever is deployed.
Okay, with that out of the way, here’s my review. This little camera is amazing. Easy setup and easy install of the software on Windows. The software is intuitive. Perhaps the best feature is the adjustable picture resolution in the settings. Resolution ranges from 160×120 up to 1600×1200. It’s with that maximum resolution that I took the picture of the beetle included with this review. The depth of field is excellent. The software allows for photos, adjustable time-lapse photography, and video recording.
I bought this unit to give me some magnification to help prepare slides for my “big” microscope. But this little scope works so well that I’m using it for all manner of looking at the itty-bitty world around us – things that are too large to put under the big scope but too small to see in any detail with the naked eye. Easy to use and just a lot of fun, too.
As for magnification, that’s achieved by bringing the lens and the object being looked at closer together (or further apart). There’s a clear plastic ring at the bottom of the camera that allows the camera to stand over the object being viewed. To achieve maximum magnification, take the camera off the adjustable arm and place it right over the object. As you turn the focus, the image becomes sharp, then continue turning the focus ring – the image goes out of focus, but as you turn, it comes back into focus at the maximum magnification.
My one criticism is that there are no instructions in the package to explain how to use/change magnification. However, their customer support is great. I sent a query about this on the company’s support page on their website. I received a reply within hours that was very clear and helpful. However, it would have been better to have the magnification information included in the setup/how to use instructions that came with the camera.
I highly recommend this. Great for adults and kids alike. A+
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Scott –
This is a well-made, simple to use camera. It has a lever-actuated suction cup which holds it on the supplied plastic base, which has a nice registration grid. The camera has no zoom, but the flexible stalk lets you quickly set the camera at an appropriate height. The software for it is bulletproof: when you take a picture it stores it as a sequentially named JPG file. I pair this camera with a small light box and use it to examine slides and microfiche. Excellent value.
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padam kumar –
Shandaar quality, picture quality is best, control over focus is fine
Karthikeyan –
students likes it and very easy to use..
GS –
This digital microscope is really great! I use it on Linux Debian 10 (64 bit). No installation need it, Linux recognise this cam right a way on both free and non-free Debian. I guess it will work with all debian based distros like Mint or Ubuntu. Just plug it in and start cheese app to view. Touch button for taking photos works very well too.
The leg with suction cup is no joke, its really sturdy and holds cam really still. I am really happy with my purchase and its well worth of £40. Primary use is for computer chips and repairs. Resolution this cam can provide you with focus is absolutely fantastic!
I did not test it on Chrome OS or android yet as I was not in need yet.
Sukhdev Kumar –
I have purchased this Digital Microscope six months ago from Amazon. You can take photos or videos from this digital microscope. There is a button on the camera for photos, but you can also click on the software button to take a picture.
Once the software is installed and the microscope is assembled on the stand, just plug in the USB connection and you are ready to go.
Our Review :
1) The microscope can magnify to such a small level and it is impressive.
2) The software is easy to use and overall this product is just amazing.
3) You can not used this microscope for seeing details of bloods cells or more in it as it is entry level magnifier. (For that purpose, you need better digital microscope.)
Note : The drivers and software are not included, but there is a link to them in the included “quick start” guide.
Consideration : This product has no automatic focusing mechanism because this would require multiple lenses and motors in an array, which would significantly increase the product price.
You can see unboxing and review of this digital microscope on my Youtube Channel. (Search by name Sukhdev Taneja on Youtube)
mmazon –
Für meine Abschlussarbeit habe ich ein tragbares, handliches Mikroskop gebraucht das eine genügend hohe Vergrößerung hervorbringt.
Dieses Mikroskop ist für seinen Preis sehr gut. Natürlich kann man es nicht mit einem Labormikroskop vergleichen, mit älteren, kleinen, Labormikroskopen kann es aber durchaus mithalten. Die Bildqualität ist für diesen Preis top.
Das Mikroskop verfügt nicht über variable Vergrößerungen, aber durch die Möglichkeit variabler Abstände gepaart mit der Fokuseinstellung war das für mich kein Problem und ich denke für die meisten Anwendungszwecke stellt das gleichfalls kein Problem dar.
Einziger Kritikpunkt: Der Fokus ist nur durch Drehen am Mikroskop selbst einstellbar. Dadurch verwackelt man sehr oft und die Feineinstellung gestaltet sich bei herausfordernden Anwendungen schwierig. Auch macht die Art der Fokuseinstellung den Einbau einer eigenen Fokussierungssteuerung (eine DIY Mikroskop Halterung beispielsweise) o. ä. sehr schwierig. Aber das brauchen die wenigsten Anwender.
Trotzdem: Tolles Mikroskop. Das Ergebnis ist sein Geld wert. Und es hat mir sehr weitergeholfen.
KENT ARNOLD MOROZ –
Lo uso en una Mac OSX Mojave sin problema alguno. El equipo es perfecto para poder apreciar las medidas de seguridad de billetes como micro impresiones y lineas finas. Puede tomar fotografÃas de buena calidad de lo que se está observando, lo cual es muy bueno para mis presentaciones de mi trabajo.
Amazon Customer –
Very good
dilip kumar kosta –
Good
KENT ARNOLD MOROZ –
First, I would like to address a complaint seen in a few other reviews. They claim the suction cup that holds the base is weak and the setup topples over. I think they must have not noticed the mechanical lever on the base that creates super strong suction – there’s no way it can topple over when this lever is deployed.
Okay, with that out of the way, here’s my review. This little camera is amazing. Easy setup and easy install of the software on Windows. The software is intuitive. Perhaps the best feature is the adjustable picture resolution in the settings. Resolution ranges from 160×120 up to 1600×1200. It’s with that maximum resolution that I took the picture of the beetle included with this review. The depth of field is excellent. The software allows for photos, adjustable time-lapse photography, and video recording.
I bought this unit to give me some magnification to help prepare slides for my “big” microscope. But this little scope works so well that I’m using it for all manner of looking at the itty-bitty world around us – things that are too large to put under the big scope but too small to see in any detail with the naked eye. Easy to use and just a lot of fun, too.
As for magnification, that’s achieved by bringing the lens and the object being looked at closer together (or further apart). There’s a clear plastic ring at the bottom of the camera that allows the camera to stand over the object being viewed. To achieve maximum magnification, take the camera off the adjustable arm and place it right over the object. As you turn the focus, the image becomes sharp, then continue turning the focus ring – the image goes out of focus, but as you turn, it comes back into focus at the maximum magnification.
My one criticism is that there are no instructions in the package to explain how to use/change magnification. However, their customer support is great. I sent a query about this on the company’s support page on their website. I received a reply within hours that was very clear and helpful. However, it would have been better to have the magnification information included in the setup/how to use instructions that came with the camera.
I highly recommend this. Great for adults and kids alike. A+
Scott –
This is a well-made, simple to use camera. It has a lever-actuated suction cup which holds it on the supplied plastic base, which has a nice registration grid. The camera has no zoom, but the flexible stalk lets you quickly set the camera at an appropriate height. The software for it is bulletproof: when you take a picture it stores it as a sequentially named JPG file. I pair this camera with a small light box and use it to examine slides and microfiche. Excellent value.
padam kumar –
Shandaar quality, picture quality is best, control over focus is fine