What Scope do I get?

[Shingpumps]

I'm lookin for a good Microscope for viewing and taking pics of coins. What's a good scope that I can get good pics from, without spending alot of cash?

[Pat]

I'm lookin for a good Microscope for viewing and taking pics of coins. What's a good scope that I can get good pics from, without spending alot of cash?

Here's what I use..


http://www.microscope-store.com/images/OM5713_main.jpg

I also have this to go with it..

http://www.microscope-store.com/images/Cam13_1.jpg

Omano 1.3Mp Digital Camera.

[Shingpumps]

I'm lookin for somthin not to expensive. Just enough to get good pics. Maybe no more than $200. Can i get a good scope for that?

[Brad]

Mine cost $450 and I'm not really happy with the pictures overall. Try to find a used microscope and a nicer camera.

[Shingpumps]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130179858144&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

What about this? Is this good or crap?

[Brad]

I don't think that one has a camera... or a camera dock.

[Pat]

For $148 it's worth a try out..:) The auction says they send a camera.. Although that's low resolution.


WE'LL SHIP A FREE 640x480 RESOLUTION EYE CAMERA WITH PURCHASE OF THIS MICROSCOPE

[car10]

I've been secretly hoping for one for Christmas but the one I want I saw in The Numismatist for $500. Too rich for my wife's budget right now. Maybe Santa can afford it.:D

[Pat]

This one is the best all around deal (http://www.microscope-store.com/omano-erai-3344-special-offer-zoom-stereo-microscope-system-p-254.html).

It lets you take photos at closeups and for cents the entire coin. Since it's a zoom microscope that comes with a barow lens, etc..etc..

I may have to sell mine now to get that..:)

[Shingpumps]

I think i'm gonna go ahead and buy it this weekend. I'll let you know how it comes out.

[Pat]

I think i'm gonna go ahead and buy it this weekend. I'll let you know how it comes out.

Yeah for sure.. I'd like to know what you get and what you think..