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Microscope to inspect coins with at home?
I have a real low end one that doesnt even have lights shining down on the coin which is a real negitive but would like to know what would be a better one with lights shining down on the coin with adjustable lenses. Any recommendations?
Best loupe for checking coins with on the go? I have a 16x metal loupe and a 3 way plastic loupe 5x-20X . I was wondering do they make better stronger ones so i can see in better detail around mint marks and double strikes.
I have a real low end one that doesnt even have lights shining down on the coin which is a real negitive but would like to know what would be a better one with lights shining down on the coin with adjustable lenses. Any recommendations?
Best loupe for checking coins with on the go? I have a 16x metal loupe and a 3 way plastic loupe 5x-20X . I was wondering do they make better stronger ones so i can see in better detail around mint marks and double strikes.
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For a loupe I use a 10 x Hastings triplet for detailed looks and a cheapy folding loupe for quick and dirty work.
For me, loupe's are 6 speed transmissions for an automatic transmission guy as I always struggle with getting a good light source. Maybe it's the size of my probiscus blocking out the available light? Who knows?
The scope is used for finalizing and photography.
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Anyway, Im thinking http://www.coinmicroscopes.com/products/028b000m.html might be a good one for me but I was wondering where can i get a used one that is just as good or better for a good price. Any examples and advise would be helpful ( on scopes and LOUPES)
expect to pay from $115 to $135 or so
edited spelling so I wouldn't get slapped by the spelling police.
hope I don't make any more misteaks
For loupes, I prefer Russian optics over B&L, though I have some B&L Triplets that are really nice. The Eschenbach single lens are the best singles around, but I still prefer the triplets.
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<< <i>Its spelled loupe. >>
It's spelled it's (It is = It's)
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I agree... great loupe and no distortion. Cheers, RickO
<< <i>Anyway, Im thinking http://www.coinmicroscopes.com/products/028b000m.html might be a good one for me but I was wondering where can i get a used one that is just as good or better for a good price. >>
If the sample pictures are meant to impress, here's one that doesn't.
Look at the chromatic distortion (blue and red fringes) near the left and bottom edges where the detail is not in focus. Also note that the only part of the image that is in focus is the center. This screams "cheap optics." Better scopes are sharp edge-to-edge because the optics are corrected to prevent this distortion, which makes them more expensive. You'll notice the same effect on your 16x loupe if it's the one I think it is. I use a Bausch & Lomb 10x Hastings triplet that cost me about $30-35 new and a Bausch & Lomb StereoZoom 4 (7-30x when using 10x eyepieces) microscope I bought used for about $300 on eBay. If you stick with name brands like Bausch & Lomb, Leica, Nikon, Zeiss, Meiji, and Olympus, not only will you get well-designed optics, but a used scope will retain most, if not all, of its value.
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I agree... great loupe and no distortion. Cheers, RickO >>
I own one and it's a great loupe but it may be a little pricey for someone on a budget. B&L makes some nice magnifiers that are much less expensive and still do a good job.
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and heres the microscope i have and the setup i have going.
The loupe I would like a 20 or 24x. maybe with a light but i can do without a light
Microscope:
I need one with a good light pointed down onto the coin (no light pointed upwards)
1 or 2 eye pieces
from 2xor 4x to 40 x or 20x would be nice .
Camera link up with either a screen like the one i saw for 209.00 a forum member posted here. or a camera that could link up via USB.
For as a camera I know some screw on to the eye piece and some are mounted from the top like on a pole.
If the set up is good enough and i cant get/afford a camera if i can use my phone for a picture it would work great too.
Im not too worried about size it can be on the bulky size if it saves on price at all.
<< <i>Microscope to inspect coins with at home?
I have a real low end one that doesnt even have lights shining down on the coin which is a real negitive but would like to know what would be a better one with lights shining down on the coin with adjustable lenses. Any recommendations?
Best loupe for checking coins with on the go? I have a 16x metal loupe and a 3 way plastic loupe 5x-20X . I was wondering do they make better stronger ones so i can see in better detail around mint marks and double strikes. >>
Dermascope
Anyone ever try one of these? I saw one at the dermatologist after I developed a PVC fungus from faulty coin flips(haha).
I brought a coin in on my next routine checkup. It worked so well I bought one. The attached has a 10x variable lens with a scaled lens template and a great light source.
Works good for me with my big mits.
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<< <i>Microscope to inspect coins with at home?
I have a real low end one that doesnt even have lights shining down on the coin which is a real negitive but would like to know what would be a better one with lights shining down on the coin with adjustable lenses. Any recommendations?
Best loupe for checking coins with on the go? I have a 16x metal loupe and a 3 way plastic loupe 5x-20X . I was wondering do they make better stronger ones so i can see in better detail around mint marks and double strikes. >>
Dermascope
Anyone ever try one of these? I saw one at the dermatologist after I developed a PVC fungus from faulty coin flips(haha).
I brought a coin in on my next routine checkup. It worked so well I bought one. The attached has a 10x variable lens with a scaled lens template and a great light source.
Works good for me with my big mits. >>
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on coins: Pentax Papilio 6.5. The Papilio focuses to a half-meter. Which means you can hold a coin at less than arm's length and it is like holding a coin three inches from your eyes, but with perfect stereo vision! I can both appreciate the coin better and make out its flaws easily. The Papilio also comes in 8.5x, which should make it even more useful.
Can't wait to try 'em out at the next auction lot viewing - it'll sure speed things up!
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