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by amanda1
Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Calcite Crystals
Replies: 4
Views: 4066

Re: Calcite Crystals

I use AS, there is a multifocus function to combine images into one and get one quality pic
by amanda1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: Digital processing
Topic: Stacking Software
Replies: 47
Views: 48288

Re: Stacking Software

Hi amanda1, Altami studio sais its free as a DEMO-version. What are the retrictions of this DEMO-version? Bob Hi, Bob The demo version differs only in that it reboots every 15 minutes, but all settings are saved. I saw that these days you can get a free license, check this page out: https://www.fac...
by amanda1
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: Digital processing
Topic: Stacking Software
Replies: 47
Views: 48288

Re: Stacking Software

try Altami Studio program, it's free, maybe it'll help you, I use it myself http://alelso.com/projects/altami-studio/
by amanda1
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Looking for first microscope
Replies: 86
Views: 29211

Re: Looking for first microscope

look at this microscope, I would choose OMAX rather than Amscope, but opinions are different about this: https://www.amazon.com/OMAX-40X-1600X-Trinocular-Biological-Microscope/dp/B00FG8BMH6/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1520320274&sr=1-16&keywords=OMAX+M837TL , Also for your reseacrh I would...
by amanda1
Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Sometimes my focus knob doesn't seem to work.
Replies: 10
Views: 5895

Re: Sometimes my focus knob doesn't seem to work.

I agree with the above replies, try to check separately without the program .. many people wrote in previous topics that ToupLite is not a good software.
by amanda1
Tue Feb 27, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Amscope v. OMAX
Replies: 18
Views: 13811

Re: Amscope v. OMAX

If I were you, I would really look at amscope at https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... ds=amscope, here is a great choice and good service ..
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Video fix did not work
Replies: 31
Views: 11767

Re: Video fix did not work

... As for camera, I would recommend USB 3.0 camera Point Gray Flea3, I used both on the MAC and on a simple PC. Amanda, I would be interested to hear of your experiences with modern Point Grey cameras on OS X. I have an old Dragonfly_1 monochrome FireWire camera which works nicely on the Mac, but ...
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: USB camera vs DSLR
Replies: 12
Views: 9013

Re: USB camera vs DSLR

I suggest you to choose USB camera
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Understanding the capabilities of microscope cameras
Replies: 6
Views: 5559

Re: Understanding the capabilities of microscope cameras

First, what kind of microscope do you use? I recommend the camera https://www.ebay.com/itm/Point-Grey-FLIR-Flea3-USB-3-0-monochrome-camera-150fps/232652714013?hash=item362b2eb01d:g:Yh8AAOSw62VZxA7C, you can search for something similar ... and cheaper, if necessary. Now all modern usb microscopes ca...
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: New to Microscopy
Replies: 6
Views: 3839

Re: New to Microscopy

No doubts for stereomicroscope Nikon SMZ-10. I also recommend this microscope https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMAX-40X-2500X ... SwFqJWnqoO
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: USB Camera not working
Replies: 8
Views: 11497

Re: USB Camera not working

maybe smth wrong with the driver and some other programs? try to reinstall everything by deleting the existing driver and see the compatibility with the software that you have installed.
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: USB digital microscope
Replies: 9
Views: 10614

Re: USB digital microscope

read this article http://www.typesofbacteria.co.uk/using-microscopes-see-bacteria.html and I would recommend considering this microscope for your needs https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMAX-40X-2000X-Trinocular-Compound-Bacteria-LED-Microscope-with-14MP-USB-Camera/262453729209?hash=item3d1b7617b9:g:ukYAAOSw...
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: need help buying a new microscope
Replies: 10
Views: 6247

Re: need help buying a new microscope

you looked for this microscope, I recommend it to you: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SG ... I2DW&psc=1, but still it is worth looking for them carefully before buying, compare the characteristics. So I hope you'll find the one you need.
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:30 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Help to buy a microscope
Replies: 31
Views: 14640

Re: Help to buy a microscope

I would suggest this microscope for your son. It's not expensive, but quite interesting. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ANZHVE/ref=s9_acsd_topr_hd_bw_bQc1lr_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=6SRVDY2PF2A3FS56JCW2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=c9a21ce6-2204-5440-b080-4084b...
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Video fix did not work
Replies: 31
Views: 11767

Re: Video fix did not work

try to delete all the drivers and reinstall the driver for your camera. It must help. Probably you have some problems with software where there is some kind of error, which now prevents the normal work of the camera. As for camera, I would recommend USB 3.0 camera Point Gray Flea3, I used both on th...
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Photography related questions for beginner.
Replies: 7
Views: 4295

Re: Photography related questions for beginner.

You can also read this article: https://www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how- ... copes.html, as for camera, I would recommend either the USB 3.0 of the Point Gray Flea3 camera, or the USB 2.0 of the UCMOS camera. As for software, I recommend altami studio
by amanda1
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:08 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Looking for camera
Replies: 12
Views: 8064

Re: Looking for camera

I would recommend USB 3.0 cameras Point Grey Flea3, you can find them here: https://www.ptgrey.com/flea3-usb3-vision-cameras , price is ok, I like the quality (I use it myself). I hope it'll help!
by amanda1
Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: More trouble with ToupLite
Replies: 10
Views: 6537

Re: More trouble with ToupLite

Try Altami Studio program, the program is suitable for Mac OS. you can download it here (https://altami-studio.soft32.com/), or just search the internet. At least it works properly, I have USB 3.0 camera Point Gray Flea3. I also used with UCMOS camera