Questions for the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope users

lkrarecoins · September 23, 2013 1:56AM

Good morning all,

I was considering a digital microscope and was seeking opinions from CU forum members

The AM411T seems to be within my budget (around $329) , but was curious on the screen resolution, not picture resolution.

Is this model sufficient enough to locate RPMs, DDOs, etc? Or do I need a higher resolution for screen viewing? Again, not so much interested
in photographing as I am in locating cool stuff. I have a Nikon D90 w/ a 150MM Sigma macro to do that ;-)

Also, what sorta stand would you recommend if you are sorting through hundreds of coins?

Thanks all

BillJones · September 23, 2013 1:59AM

When I had to go a new version of Windows, I could not use mine. To me it is a waste of money, I am sorry I bought it. Their updates have not worked for me.

Bodin · September 23, 2013 2:27AM

For what its worth, I was about to buy a Dinolite until I discovered the Olloclip. I use it for all my macro shots. It just slides onto the front of your iphone(make sure it fits the 5). It is about the size of a small loupe. I got it for like $35 off the bay. The bonus is that you can take it with you anywhere. I take it hiking.

I do not work for Olloclip in any way shape or capacity. This is just a suggestion that has worked well for me with my coin photography. Just thought I would share.

LanceNewmanOCC · September 23, 2013 2:52AM

<< <i>Again, not so much interested in photographing as I am in locating cool stuff. >>

if this is true, my zeiss 3x6x9 and 20x backup loupes are more than sufficient.

although, you will need good equip to share with us what you find!
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Caleb · September 23, 2013 3:11AM

Excuses the messy desk but I sometimes use this set up for the dino lite AM411T

lkrarecoins · September 23, 2013 5:06AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions, images, and opinions thus far!!!!!!!!!!

I really would like a replacement for my standard 10x loupe, its too much of an eye/neck ache lol

rodorr · September 23, 2013 5:31AM

I bought a 20X to 200X 2mp USB digital microscope that looks exactly like the AM411T on ebay for slightly less than $20.00 including shipping. Has a stand and a ring of led lights just like the AM411T. It works reasonably well but width of field could be a lot larger for general coin use. I don't know if the build quality is substantially different but for $300.00 it would have to be a 'LOT' better. I think I am going to get a document cam with a 2X to 5X magnification range as an additional coin microscope and give it a try.

rodorr

lkrarecoins · September 24, 2013 12:55AM

@ CALEB -- thanks so much for the detailed pictures -- it really emphasizes the clarity factor that I am looking for

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