Coin microscope with HDMI under $100?

lsica

First, my apologies if this is too general for this forum...

I'm looking for a coin magnifier/microscope under $100 that has an HDMI output. Does it even exist? Lots of USB ones out there, and lots of higher priced HDMI ones with magnifications way too high for coin work. But I can't seem to find any with HDMI, less than 50x or so magnification, and costing less than the three digit mark.

Thanks

SilverProofQuarter1883

You could try a digital microscope, many are not too expensive

ShadyDave

My setup is to use a dino-lite (USB hookup) that is hooked up to my laptop. Then I have a HDMI that I hook from my laptop to my TV to see everything on a huge screen.

Try looking on eBay to see if you can snag a used microscope with your specs...

CaptHenway

@lsica said:
First, my apologies if this is too general for this forum...

I'm looking for a coin magnifier/microscope under $100 that has an HDMI output. Does it even exist? Lots of USB ones out there, and lots of higher priced HDMI ones with magnifications way too high for coin work. But I can't seem to find any with HDMI, less than 50x or so magnification, and costing less than the three digit mark.

Thanks

I know what you mean. Keep seeing things on Facebook that start at 40x.

cmerlo1

Try here: https://www.amscope.com/

I bought my binocular scope from them and it's great. It isn't Zeiss or Nikon but it does a great job. They have all kinds of microscopes and microscope cameras, etc.

MWallace

You can get a USB/HDMI converter on Amazon for under $10.

yosclimber

If you want to take photos with proper white balance, it will cost more than that.
Something like a Canon T2i body for $250 and a 100mm macro lens for $120.

If you just want to look at the coin and not take photos, a stereo microscope is great, and they can be had for around $120.
Something like this, with a light source that you can put close to the coin and at any angle you want:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Optical-Model-569-Stereo-Star-Microscope-0-7-To-3-0/401967228179
The stereo aspect is a game changer.

lsica

@MWallace said:
You can get a USB/HDMI converter on Amazon for under $10.

The ones I've seen go the opposite direction (HDMI device to USB)

MWallace

@lsica said:

@MWallace said:
You can get a USB/HDMI converter on Amazon for under $10.

The ones I've seen go the opposite direction (HDMI device to USB)

I'm not sure exactly what your needs are but you can also get male/male or female /female cables to connect about any way you need. Using a converter with one of these cables may work. I'm no expert at this so everything I've said could be wrong. However, every time I've needed to convert something to something else, there's been a way.

joeykoins

$16 Very good for the money. Hooked up to my laptop, then connected to my T.V. w/HDMI cord

Azurescens

I use Amscope for my lab work and it takes HD images and connects via USB. Amscope is a "buy it for life" workhorse tank type deal with ease of use. It doesn't get better than that. Introductory students get the hang of them in a few minutes.

emeraldATV

@joeykoins said:

$16 Very good for the money. Hooked up to my laptop, then connected to my T.V. w/HDMI cord

Exact model shown above...tks joey..The stand not strong enough to handle constant movement.
Try this......
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Very easy to navagate the set up.