I bought this specifically to do soldering work on PCBs and it sorta works for that, but you have to zoom in really close to see useful details...but at that point it can be tough to maneuver the soldering iron in that space. And at that zoom the field of view isn't the best, as you have to move the board a lot for things to stay in focus.

BUT for the price this thing is awesome. My kids love it because they can take the microscope out of the stand and run around the house and yard magnifying stuff to incredible levels of detail. And it works well for some of my other hobbies that don't require as high a zoom.

I haven't been able to get video on my PC but I have on my Surface Pro. So clearly it works but the software/drivers are finicky, and the included program is basically useless.

I bought this specifically to do soldering work on PCBs and it sorta works for that, but you have to zoom in really close to see useful details...but at that point it can be tough to maneuver the soldering iron in that space. And at that zoom the field of view isn't the best, as you have to move the board a lot for things to stay in focus.

BUT for the price this thing is awesome. My kids love it because they can take the microscope out of the stand and run around the house and yard magnifying stuff to incredible levels of detail. And it works well for some of my other hobbies that don't require as high a zoom.

I haven't been able to get video on my PC but I have on my Surface Pro. So clearly it works but the software/drivers are finicky, and the included program is basically useless.

The build of the microscope is sturdy, functional and easy to use. The software in the microscope is basic and navigating it with the buttons on the front of the screen can be a bit awkward, but I got used to it after a while. It is a breeze to connect up to the Windows 10 camera app and use that instead of their "amcap" software. (I tried the amcap software and it would not take pictures, it would take videos.) The view on the digital screen is good! and the lights for lighting up the object under the scope are good and bright. Adjustment of the light is easy. I used this to classify macro invertebrates and could not be happier. When connected up to the windows 10 camera app, it is easy peasy to take pictures or videos. And when connected up to a computer, the battery in the microscope is continually charged (so the microscope and light will always work)! I put in some pictures of my critters. Hope you enjoy this scope as much as I do. Love it.

The build of the microscope is sturdy, functional and easy to use. The software in the microscope is basic and navigating it with the buttons on the front of the screen can be a bit awkward, but I got used to it after a while. It is a breeze to connect up to the Windows 10 camera app and use that instead of their "amcap" software. (I tried the amcap software and it would not take pictures, it would take videos.) The view on the digital screen is good! and the lights for lighting up the object under the scope are good and bright. Adjustment of the light is easy. I used this to classify macro invertebrates and could not be happier. When connected up to the windows 10 camera app, it is easy peasy to take pictures or videos. And when connected up to a computer, the battery in the microscope is continually charged (so the microscope and light will always work)! I put in some pictures of my critters. Hope you enjoy this scope as much as I do. Love it.

So cool to see things close up that you can't see with the naked eye. While looking at all the hairs on a yarrow frond, I even found this little bug! You can take photos and videos on this machine - it's not super intuitive, you have to long press the Menu button to switch between Photo, Video, and Playback, and then push the OK button to start/stop recording or take a pic. But it's a lot of fun!

No issues..I use it fir coins.

We've needed a good microscope for a long time, but one that transmits images very clearly. Because I make jewelry every once in a while and these are real handcrafted pieces that require a lot of accuracy. We brought a few microscopes with us and are always very negatively surprised by the poor quality. You can see a lot - no question, but the picture is blurry, which is important to me, especially when I want to do hand engraving or connect 2-3 wires of different colors in a certain order. So we bought a microscope and needed it the next day until we got this one. First, it's modern and the HDMI port in particular is pretty cool - allowing me to stream images straight to the TV. Second, although it looks complicated at first glance, it turns out to be easy to use, but only if you already have some experience with it. Because from scratch you need some time to use it. The battery is ok, lasts longer, but it doesn't matter anyway because I can't stand to work longer - my eyes hurt. As a result, I find the battery life on this microscope to be a bit shorter than on previous devices, which I personally am absolutely fine with. Well, for hobbyists like me, this device is a big help. I can now keep everything to a minimum without maxing out the overall lighting in the room. That alone saved me a lot of energy and reduced my costs. Very satisfied. Clear 5 stars. Also clear purchase advice.

Bought 2 of these one for me and a friend without a CPU that is starting in coin collection. UPDATE We looked at more expensive microscopes and made this decision because of the simple operation and this one has that. Have found quite a lot of errors we missed with conventionally handheld vision enhancers.

And I really have to say that this device perfectly meets all my requirements. The microscope is already delivered in a very valuable and stable packaging. The device is also very stable due to its structure and the heavy base plate, and makes a very valuable impression. The adjusting screws for fixing and adjusting the focus are very stable and do not move. The built-in (replaceable) battery easily lasts a few hours, unfortunately the two additional lights have to be operated by an external power source, which makes outdoor use a bit difficult, you have to take a power bank with you if you plan to do something like that, but the internal one is enough Illumination of the tube actually also completely off. The service / menu is really very well done and self-explanatory. I find the HDMI output very practical, with which even larger monitors and/or projectors can be connected. The storage on a (supplied) SD card is also very good. Conclusion the price is absolutely OK for this microscope. And I would buy this part again and again. It's awesome for schools and classrooms. The only thing it could still have would be a WLAN transmission then it would be perfect. Still a brilliant piece

Great product