I bought the most amasing thing at the Long Beach show today!!!!

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 11:37AM

I was looking at the various coins today at the show and my husband, bored as usual insists that I come now and look at this microscope camera.

I thought that he was pulling me away so I don't spend any more money but.....

OMG.... this is the best darn thing I have purchased in a long time.
Its portable or you can put it on an adjustable stand.
My eyes aren't what they used to be so its great!
I can zoom out and look at the entire coin on the monitor. Or zoom in
to see very close.

I took some very quick pictures and wanted to share this with you.
I never recommend thing because it usually bites me in the a$$
But it this case its worth checking it out.

There website iswww.bigc.com
I paid $200 for this particular model.
For those attending the show I think its worth checking out the booth tomorrow.

coinkid855 · February 14, 2008 11:39AM

Holy crap!

NICE photos!!

-Paul

FilthyBroke · February 14, 2008 11:40AM

Wow! That is cool, and the pics are incredible!!

sparky64 · February 14, 2008 11:47AM

WOW.
I would think that is about as clear and as close as it gets.
That really is amazing.

Tyler1924S · February 14, 2008 11:49AM

I checked out their website a few weeks ago after seeing an ad in Coin Values. Wanted to see one in action, though, so thanks for posting the pics!

Bear · February 14, 2008 11:50AM

Looks like you could do a cat scan with

that doohicky thingy.

BlindedByEgo · February 14, 2008 11:51AM

Very cool! Thanks for the link!

ahooka454 · February 14, 2008 11:51AM

That is the coolest thing I have seen in awhile! I am buying one as we speak. Thanks for sharing with us.

GRANDAM · February 14, 2008 11:59AM

Will a PCGS Slab fit under the dome?

Thanks, GrandAm

Tyler1924S · February 14, 2008 12:03PM

<< Will a PCGS Slab fit under the dome?

Thanks, GrandAm

>>

No, but I believe she's using it without the dome in the third picture, suspending it in some manner.

Bubblehead · February 14, 2008 12:09PM

Well, heck. I'm impressed!

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 12:17PM

<< Will a PCGS Slab fit under the dome?

Thanks, GrandAm

>>

In the first pictures I rested the plastic dome on the plastic nickel holder. An entire slab will not fit under. But you just rest it op top. You can take the camera out of the holder and place it directly over the coin or slab.
I included pictures of a PCGS slab. First I rested the plastic stand over the slab. Then I removed it a placed it directly on the slab and the last picture is with all the plastic holders gone and resting the unit itself on the slab with the most magnification.

Stefanie

LeeG · February 14, 2008 12:18PM

That is cool!!

GSAcollector · February 14, 2008 12:21PM

I saw it at the show today too... Awesome!!

And your pictures are great!!

Mesquite · February 14, 2008 12:24PM

Wow, for what do you need a loupe if you have one of those. Which model did you purchase? I see that there are several listed.

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 12:30PM

<< Wow, for what do you need a loupe if you have one of those. Which model did you purchase? I see that there are several listed. >>

The microscope camera came in one box and the stand was $20 more.
The show price was $180 for the microscope camera and $20 for the stand.

The first two pictures is the scope box w/model #
the rest is the stand box pictures.

AuldFartte · February 14, 2008 12:35PM

Cool little gizmo, and the pic quality is terrific

... and it reminds me ... I need to see my proctologist ...

mrearlygold · February 14, 2008 12:43PM

Neat!

jimmymac · February 14, 2008 12:45PM

how much??

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 12:57PM

<< how much?? >>

Including stand $200 show special. I think it was $10 cheaper.

Crackout · February 14, 2008 1:11PM

Fantastic pictures! I'll bet you're going to get your money's worth out of that thing.

LostSisler · February 14, 2008 1:14PM

Wow.
Neato, love the USB.
Wife says she'll get me one for my birthday! hehehe

FullStepJeffs · February 14, 2008 1:19PM

I like the pictures...

Okay, so how much for the nickels?

Steve

scher · February 14, 2008 1:19PM

Thats cool and cheap...
Bruce Scher

p8nt · February 14, 2008 1:23PM

Are you running a windows OS on a mac display?!

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 1:29PM

<< Are you running a windows OS on a mac display?! >>

Windows. I don't know if it works with MAC.

coinpictures · February 14, 2008 1:34PM

Neat! I followed the link the OP left and did some exploring.

On this page there is a comparison chart on the different models.

I also like some of the other stands better than the one the OP received. Would allow you to shoot any slab...

gene2393 · February 14, 2008 1:47PM

wow now im interested in one, btw great pics

gene2393

ellewood · February 14, 2008 2:01PM

CAF,

So once you bring up the photo on the screen, can you save the screenshot as a .jpeg? I assume it gives you that capability correct????

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 2:03PM

<< CAF,

So once you bring up the photo on the screen, can you save the screenshot as a .jpeg? I assume it gives you that capability correct???? >>

Yes, Its is very easy. You click and it saves. Then you can store it as a JPEG or any other form you want.

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 2:07PM

I went to there website and found my model #
here is a link to all the specifications. Here

Stefanie

MajorDuty · February 14, 2008 2:34PM

You can also simply hit your 'print screen' key, which copies the image on your monitor, and then paste into MS Paint and save as a .jpg or .bmp

dorancoins · February 14, 2008 2:41PM

When I get my tax rebate

I will certainly get me one. I think it will compliment the digital camera with copy stand and the trinocular microscope that I bought a few years ago.

DJCoinz · February 14, 2008 2:43PM

All I can say is Wow!!

Mitsuecl3338 · February 14, 2008 3:11PM

I dont think this company sells them directly to the consumer. they have a variety of links to sellers but which one is best I would like one with the stand and all can anyone help me?

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 3:17PM

<< I dont think this company sells them directly to the consumer. they have a variety of links to sellers but which one is best I would like one with the stand and all can anyone help me? >>

The guy who sold it to me at the show is:

Josep F. Kane
Minnesota office
612-817-5263

email:
joseph@bigc.com

He said that he specialized in forensics.
Currently he is selling this to LA, CA. crime labs.

Stefanie

amiller · February 14, 2008 3:19PM

This is a very neat setup and I will need to look into it in a month or two. Thank you for sharing this find with us.

Aaron

Boothill40 · February 14, 2008 3:24PM

L.A. Crime lab huh, sounds like I can write buying one of these off my taxes next year thanks for the info

clarkbar04 · February 14, 2008 3:25PM

Freakin sweet!!!!

nutz4coinz · February 14, 2008 3:28PM

Saw it in Coin Values also.......it IS oretty sweet, and its worth the coin, in my opinion

coinsarefun · February 14, 2008 3:44PM

Here are some more pictures.
Remember I am taking them quickly so you can see them.

I am bringing this one back to the show in the morning.

Stefanie

1967 SMS Washington DDO. 1DR-002
Cherry pickers guide

rec78 · February 14, 2008 3:50PM

How about a few copper pix?--say unc and circ?

Will you please show a picture of the entire slab? Thanks, Bob

BECOKA · February 14, 2008 4:02PM

That is great, I can totally use the 1.2MP one for work and borrow it on the weekends.

FloridaBill · February 14, 2008 4:06PM

Yep...same here....

I want the 1.2M version.....

I see there are multiple sellers.....has anyone found which offers the best price?

Thanks.

FloridaBill

GFourDriver · February 14, 2008 4:07PM

Thats great but i'll tell you what I use and it's a lot cheaper. If you have a telescope, take the eyepiece out and put it in front of the lens of your cam, adjust for distance and magnification and snap:

coinsarefun · February 15, 2008 12:18AM

<< Thats great but i'll tell you what I use and it's a lot cheaper. If you have a telescope, take the eyepiece out and put it in front of the lens of your cam, adjust for distance and magnification and snap:
>>

I used to use a high school microscope and take pictures with my camera but you have to have a very steady head.

Stefanie

cmerlo1 · February 15, 2008 12:21AM

I bought one of those a few months ago and I LOVE IT!!!

You can also get it at www.opticsplanet.com...a little cheaper, I think.

--Christian

LanLord · February 15, 2008 12:22AM

That's pretty neat, looks indiscreet

seanq · February 15, 2008 12:39AM

Man, that thing makes my old QX3 look like a child's toy......

Thanks a million for sharing this, assuming Uncle Sam is nice to me this year I may go for this as well.

Sean Reynolds

Amigo · February 15, 2008 2:27AM

Thanks for the photos Stefanie

Could you do me a favor if you get time. Take close up photos of a gemstone, preferably a colored stone that may have some inclusions to see. Any ring you have at the show would be fine. I'm wondering how well the light penetrates into the stone since many gemstones often need a back lighting or strong front lighting. Just curious
Thanks

ricko · February 15, 2008 3:15AM

That is great... kinda takes the work out of pictures.... I think one of those will be on my list. Cheers, RickO

I bought the most amasing thing at the Long Beach show today!!!!

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