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Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification)

Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification) Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification) Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification) Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification) Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification) Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification)
$ 39.95

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Based on 5,315 ratings
Built in light
8.68
Picture quality
8.68
Quality of material
8.68
Camera quality
8.50
Zoom
8.52
Durability
8.53

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Product Description

FOCUSED ON THE HOBBIT Ideal for hobbyists and students exploring microscopical topics. - Useful and truly fun if you love microscopic worlds. Unlike a document camera, it cannot be used for document storage.
The High Definition version of the image is There are not more than zero Megapixels, a maximum magnification of 250x (Note The final magnification corresponds to the size of the monitor).
A wide range of operating systems can be supported by the electronic microscope by using a webcam chipset and If you own an Oculus Rift, you may need to set it up
Integrated lighting includes a LED halo light that can be dimmed or brightened. An observation pad on the adjustable arm serves as a measuring device as well as a microscope on a handheld stand
The Plugable warranties are 2 years long. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do. Our products come with a two-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as email support based in Seattle

Questions & Answers

Do you have a fully optical magnification of 250x? Do those come from a digital camera? What is the optical magnification range without the help of digital magnification?

All the images are digital and are determined by the size of your monitor. To determine the magnification, take a photo of the base board while pushing the microscope down. Using the grid lines on the screen, measure the distance between 2 grid lines. Basically, the magnification is the factor that divides that measurement (on the screen) versus the distance between the grid lines on the base board. It would be best to set the Digital Viewer resolution to 1600 X 1200 and then to read the photo from a file folder after the photo has been taken and measure the distance between two On my 23" monitor, I get 60X magnification. With a 100" monitor in hand, you can get a magnification of 250X.

What is the best way to look at cannabis trichomes with this camera?

It is the trichomes you are referring to as you can see the amount of them covering your plant increasing, you should take a closer look at them, keeping your fingers light The most affordable option is to purchase an inexpensive microscope with a 25x objective and most (Find out by using the search engine. You want to concentrate on the stalked glandular trichomes when you cut small buds from your plant to test them. It is often the case that the gland heads are translucent or slightly amber in color during the blooming stage or in the early stages of maturity, but when the THC levels are increasing and degrading, the heads become cloudy or opaque. No matter what the initial color of the trichomes are, with careful observation you should be able to see a colour change as the plant matures. You may wish to try samples at different stages to see what works best for you. Some growers wait until approximately half of the trichomes have turned opaque before harvesting in order to ensure the highest levels of THC in the finished product. Even though you might be increasing the total THC level in the cannabis by allowing half of the glands to turn opaque, you will also be increasing the amount of CBN, which is why some people harvest while most of the trichomes have not turned opaque. The short answer to your question is what are you? Now you know how trichomes develop on plants, you know how to spell THE and you know how to understand how trichomes develop on your plants. Become aware of how they change from clear to opaque, so that we can observe them. Since I'd like a pocket scope for myself hence the reason I even saw your question, I even looked for that one on Amazon since that's what I looked for for you. A microscope with LED light called the Equinox This pocket-size, light-up microscope features a small lens. This is a 20x reduction It's impossible to see the grain and leaves if you use a zoom of 40x, but if you use search as I mentioned, there are lots of good ones, including one called the growers edge. Keep yourself safe at all times. As a card carrier myself, I know what you mean.

This product could assist with my goal of being able to capture still pictures of trichomes turning from clear to amber and being able to take still photographs at that time?

I think the thing is probably at the limits of what it When I projected my smartboard with the magnifying effect, I found it very effective in enlarging parts of insects. However, the size of the insects you're talking about is an order of magnitude smaller. Perhaps it would seem to fill the screen, but it wouldn't be close to it.

Selected User Reviews For Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 250x Magnification)

The purpose of my purchase is to be able to see insect and tarantula exoskeletons more closely, so that I can better determine their sex
5/5

There's really no reason not to get this for $35. There is no way that I can even begin to explain how easy this product is to assemble. I took less than a minute to do. I immediately recognized it when I switched to Windows 10. With the software installed, I was up and running in no time. I was able to plug it in and go. It is amazing how much magnification there is! The purpose of buying it was to zoom in on the exoskeletons of insects and tarantulas I own to determine the sex of the animals. But this can do so much more! After I zoomed in on everything within my field of view, I began to panic. There can be zooming in to the point where only 3 of the options are displayed There are 5 ridges on the screen where your fingerprint can be placed. The reason they say wash your hands now makes sense. On the one dollar bill, you'll see successive levels of magnification into George's eye through his mouth. At the furthest zoom level, I could only see "AUT" on the screen. A third issue has to do with the MICROPRINT signature line that checks have. After zooming into the MP, the image was too large to fit I am enthralled by the power of the microscope it magnifies to such a small level that it is impressive. The picture with the red, green, and blue dots is a magnified version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen. letter "Y" can be seen as the dark part of the picture. In the attached pictures, I have pictures of the scope in action while the monitor is You need to press up the item against the scope if you want the super zoom, such as the one shown in the picture with the blue and black dots (zoom into the stickers from a Sterilite tub) or the edge of the coin. In case you need this for electrical or soldering work, this would do wonders. It would give you enough room to work as well. As a result of this amazing software, and its the best product I've ever used, I can't recommend it highly enough!.

William Cabrera
William Cabrera
| Nov 20, 2020
Try it! It is well worth the effort! I found thousands of inexpensive digital USB microscopes for sale on Amazon during my search for an entry level, digital USB microscope
5/5

In the end, I decided to give the Plugable Digital Microscope a try after reading many reviews. I found what I was looking for. At the $35 price point, I was certainly not expecting "Dino-Lite" quality or performance, but I am pleased to report that it did not disappoint. Although it appears to be fairly well made, the Plugable is made entirely of plastic. Software installation was easy and setup was straight forward. Drivers and software are not included, but a link to them is included in the "quick start" guide. I prefer to download software and drivers on my own computer to ensure I have the latest As soon as the software is installed and the microscope is assembled on the stand, you simply connect the USB connection and it is ready to use. A user can readily get familiar with the software and it seems to provide just about everything they need to maximize Photographs and videos can be taken. On the camera there is a button for taking photos, but you can also click on the software button to take pictures. In light of the microscope's sensitivity and the ease with which it can be easily moved out of position, I found it much more convenient to take a picture by clicking the button. What is the difference between the truth and the It states that the microscope will have a magnification range from 10x to 250x. Upon looking at the manual, I didn't see any way to adjust the magnification, so I contacted customer service. They explained that the magnification depends on the distance the microscope is from the object and how the focus ring is set. The interface is clumsy and takes some getting used to, but the results you get will be interesting. There is no way to accurately guess the magnification at which you are viewing a photograph. There are some photos of a quarter that are magnified at various levels. You just need to move the microscope closer to the quarter and adjust the focus accordingly, as I said. You will receive two focus points if you place the microscope right on the object and turn the focus ring towards the "+", the later one is the highest magnification. I hope that the photos will illustrate what I mean. In general, if you are just looking for some fun and aren't doing serious research or lab work, this is a fun game to play. You don't have to break the bank to enjoy it, and kids of all ages will enjoy it. As a retired 63-year-old, I have a never-ending desire to acquire new toys. Despite the fact that I had to contact customer service regarding a minor issue, I have been able to use the software quite well. It was a pleasure dealing with Sam, the customer service representative who was very patient and helpful until we reached a This purchase would not have been worth it if it wasn't for his customer service!.

Wade Riggs
Wade Riggs
| Jun 29, 2021
The number of recordings I have made is As of now, we are measuring 001mm*2 per pixel
4/5

The camera in question is a macro lens. "Zoom" is the process of moving a camera so that you are closer to the object being viewed. Cameras with the capabilities of focusing on objects closer to the lens can focus on objects. In an attempt to measure how much video detail I can get, I have been measuring. Aspects of optics This is a very One millimeter, definitely less than zero. It makes about 0. 5mm in diameter)*about At the closest "zoom" distance, there is a 2mm field of view. This resolution is 1600x1200, with detail of about 25000 pixels per inch (about 10000 pixels per diameter).

Video This camera can see 640x480 pixels at 8 frames per second, which is about 10000 pixels per inch (about 4000 pixels per centimeter)

How small is it able to The images I get have a small pixel size of about 1 micron per pixel and the video are A video pixel has a thickness of 5 microns.
To make sense of this, things with a size of 50x50 microns would be 50x50 pixels of a 1600x1200 image, or a 20x20 pixel The requirement to find the object in video to take a photo makes it a size bottleneck since you must find the object to take the photo. Depending on what you are trying to examine, the number of pixels you need to recognise features depends on what you are trying to identify. Please note Objects can be focused in two spots the top and the bottom. You can focus on near or far objects. The one on the left looks bigger (zoomed in) than the one on the right. In terms of maximum ratios, here are the results The official software allows you to take photographs only in 1600x1200 resolution, but I hope I am mistaken. Listed below are some pictures 0) Set the calipers to zero 640 x 480*2) calipers set to 0. 01mm (at 640x480).

London MacDonald
London MacDonald
| Jul 23, 2020

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