Opinions on Stereoscopic Coin Microscopes?

chiefbob

I'm going blind with my 10x loupe!

Some VAMmers have mentioned using stereo microscopes. So I Google that and now the research is as overwhelming as that of buying an HDTV. I have a Coinscope that I bought in 2002, but it's outdated.

Now that I'm into VAMs and busty halves, I need something that will pick out the minute details of these coins.

I'm not a dealer and don't want top of the line models. Anyone have a suggestion on a reasonably priced unit/manufacturers, etc.?

Thanks,
Bob

sinin1

I would get a stereo binocular dissecting scope with light source

with 20c-40x capabilities


eBay example for $140 delivered

ahooka454

Heres mine...




Although these are very useful,(everyday I use mine) the newer cam/microscope thats being talked about here seems amazing and a bargain.


My zoom scope costs north of $500. Granted it has paid for itself in a short time, its bulky and very heavy.


Look around for one that fits your needs. Theyre alot of different types that kick butt.

lkrarecoins

Hello Bob....

I would look into this Dino-lite contraption that everyone has been talking about...I'm saving my money for that baby!

Len

tahoe98

you mean something like these?

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Zoins

The Dino-Lite Digital Microscope seems to be the 2008 must have item for numismatists

I haven't seen a full coin shot yet but plenty of close ups have been posted on these boards.

PerryHall

Sometimes you can find them in pawn shops especially if they are near a hospital and after the school year ends.

19Lyds

That dino-lite doo dah sure looks attractive!

For the stereo scope, be sure you factor in a camera mount as there will be many things you see through that scope that you will want pictures of. Shooting through the eye piece works but getting consistent pictures with that method is troublesome! Plus you run this risk of scratching your camera lens.

Wolf359

What Leroy Van Allen recommended to me, this one blew me away

I got the Zoom Stero scope about a year ago. Expensive, but it's perfect for VAMs. Camera attachments are extra, but worth it.

chiefbob

At first, after looking into all the suggested scopes, I thought it was going to be D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
But then I remembered we are all going to get a check from Uncle Sap to stimulate the economy. Perhaps I should stimulate a sale for one of these companies! Thanks for all the recommendations. Decisions, decisions...

MajorDuty

Link

ArizonaJack

I bought this.....excellent and el cheapo, have been finding many rpm's going thru my junk wheat bag

El Cheapo Scope

mheffner2

I'm looking for one that USBs right into the PC - I wear glasses so it would beat looking through the lens and I could capture the images right away.

tahoe98

<< <i>What Leroy Van Allen recommended to me, this one blew me away

I got the Zoom Stero scope about a year ago. Expensive, but it's perfect for VAMs. Camera attachments are extra, but worth it. >>




got the same one it's great!

ahooka454

I checked that on out, but I love the zoom feature. It costs more,(alot more) but I think its worth every penny.

ironhorse19

Good Thread

I've been using an old Bausch from the 1920's to search for varieties and have often wished for something I could usb to the computer.