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I am looking for clear containers to keep sand size particles in for viewing. I have some 60mm petri dishes but would prefer a secure lid. I have considered coin containers but I would also like something a bit deeper for larger specimens. Any suggestions? 25 to 50mm dia about. Not critical. Using a...

Yes, lighting was on my mind too. Thanks for the suggestions. So many variables to play with. One issue I have is the image creeps sideways on the monitor. It has to be a mis alignment of a prism or what ever they use to split the image. I use the align image option but that could also reduce result...

Brand new to this. Open to feedback. A LOT to learn still.
Epidote. FOV 5mm across.
5mp cam.
Picolay
Edited post processing. W10 VIEWER.
Light. LED 2700K (because it's what I had)
Comment: Found Picolay very easy and great for a beginner to try out (me).

I have purchased a 1/2 CMOS camera and mounted it to try while I wait to get a reducing lens adapter. Light is my biggest issue. Optically, the subject is well lit but via the camera very dark. I am hoping the lens will help this problem.

Can anyone suggest good free camera viewing software for W10 that doesn't require Java?

I looked at these but did you work out the real resolution?

Basic question. I have a stereo trinoccular. It came with an adjustable adapter with no lens in it. The camera I want to attach is a 1/2 CMOS. I understand I need a 1/2 reducing lens. If I do t use a lens and just attach the camera to the adapter I have, what will be the results?

Thanks

I want to view micro minerals. As they are often in cavities, I need a longer WD than a standard compound set up. I saw some attractive objectives online but I don't have 5 k to spare. I use the stereo to locate subjects but want higher mag to view well. I was hoping to image as well using focus sta...

Thanks once again. I am learning a lot I can't find elsewhere. Much appreciated. I was thinking compound would be the go but was concerned with the working distance. Sometimes I look into small cavities. Ill check out your suggestion for long wd objectives.

I have a 90x zoom stereo but sometimes want more mag. It has 10x wf eye peices. What options do I have? I need to allow for not being able to get the lens closer than 15mm to the subject. Can i replace the eye prices with 20x or 30x? If I get a compound scope, can I run 10x objective with 30x eyes o...

Thanks again. I am getting an understanding now. To my understanding, effective pixels is true pixels but I could be wrong on that. The price of $56 is what attracted me to that model. They are all over priced in as they are just specialised web cams.

Have you approached an artistic glass worker. Many hobbyists out there would love the challenge

Possibly a bit of an ask but does something like this sound okay? It seems to come with a cctv lens as an accessory. Instead from what you say, I would need a 1/3 reducing lens. 14MP Digital C-mount Industry Camera HD Microscope Video Recorder TV USB DVR Lab Features: High quality, high resolution, ...

Thanks. That's a great start. So if I get a 1/3 cmos then I just get a 1/3 reducing lens? I am totally new. I am finding some beautiful things at lower mag and would love to capture them.

Just bought a szm zoomable stereo microscope with trinoccular port. Just for home hobby use. I want to fit a usb compatible camera. Many out there but little info on what will work. Do I need an adapter? It comes with a C mount adapter. Do I need one with a lens? I am thinking 5 Mp is sufficient but...