QX3 image with new down load

Vet

Tried to sell this scope on e-bay no bids so I downloaded the software to make it work with XP. first attempt , what tricks does anyone have to make the image more clear?

dthigpen

Other than using secondary lighting sources instead of the stock light in it and adjusting the focus knob, not a whole lot you can do. It's great for real time inspection of details on coins, but not really an archival shot scope.

Vet

Bare with me here when it comes to computers and camers, I guess you might say I'm not the sharpest tack in the box. Are you saying that if I add more light it will improve the quality some.

Larry

dthigpen

<< <i>Bare with me here when it comes to computers and camers, I guess you might say I'm not the sharpest tack in the box. Are you saying that if I add more light it will improve the quality some.

Larry >>



You can improve the quality by turning off the light in the scope which is so strong it washes out the image and using secondary lighting sources from the sides.

Vet

Thanks I will give that a try.

WhiteLighnin

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<< <i>Bare with me here when it comes to computers and camers, I guess you might say I'm not the sharpest tack in the box. Are you saying that if I add more light it will improve the quality some.

Larry >>



You can improve the quality by turning off the light in the scope which is so strong it washes out the image and using secondary lighting sources from the sides. >>

Or "block" the outside light scource sumwhat......depends on what you want.....
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DorkGirl

When you are using the QX3 there is a slider on the right hand side of your computer screen for the light source. Make sure you turn the light down about half way, otherwise it will wash out the pic. Play with the light intensity until you get the details to show up like you want them. I'm always at 60X so I can get close to the fun

MAD4MORGANS

Show-offs!!

Vet

Becky I seem to have to use 40 when I put it on 60 can't seem to get it to come in. Any advise there.

DorkGirl

It sounds like you need to do a little engineering on it. Have you cut off the extra plastic on the end of it? If your coins are in slabs you will need to cut that extra plastic or you won't be able to focus. The focal point for a Morgan in a 2X2 is so close to touching the coin you couldn't slip a piece of paper in between.

charley

On the 3, if you don't have a light intensity program on your computer, you may find that taping a piece of smoked glass under scope improves light reflection (and 45 degree Halogen light source).

Vet

Thanks for all the advise I will play with those for awhile and see what I can come up with.

Larry

MAD4MORGANS

One of the problems that might occur with the upper or lower light's not coming on when the light is selected on the software screen is the microscope section may not be making good contact with the base section. If an upper or lower light does not come on, you may have to wiggle the microsope section in the base.

If you pull the microscope section completely out of the base, you will see the contacts that need to touch.

Vet

I am at work now but today when I was playing with it the lights come on when I select either upper or lower.

Vet

Second attempt with 0 external light source in the dark,light bar set in middle.