MicrobeHunter.com Microscopy Forum

Hello everyone from India, I cannot find the answer to my query in the Forum.
I am looking for a cheap alternative to microscope camera,
I came across Eakins 48 mp CMOS camera which can be paired with a 0.5x reduction optics c mount (Ithink that is better than 0.35x correct me if i am mistaken)
The camera costs a 100 us $ and it boasts of 4k video at 30 fps and 1080p video at 60 fps. It is actually used for PCB repair and Board and chip repair.
I plan to Make Histopathology teaching videos using the microscope , and also plan to use it to teach during live video sessions. Kindly help me out with a few queries:
1) What can i expect image quality wise?
2) How will the video performance be?
3) Will i get better performance than my current setup(which is a redmi note 3 16mp camera paired with a 10x eyepiece and mounted on the trinocular port)
4) Are there any measuring softwares for such microscopes.

all your valuable input will be very appreciated. thanks in advance.
the camera specs are as Follows :
Sensor :Panasonic CMOS
Optical format:1/2.3 inch
pixel size:1.335μm x1.335μm
Interface:HDMI(Type A).USB(Type B).TF Card
Image resolution:38MegaPixel
Video record resolution:2K@30FPS 1080p@60FPS
HDMI resoltion:1920*1080p 60FPS
Can output with USB at the same time
HDMI scale:Support 4:3,16:9,16:10 screen
USB2.0(Drive free):1920*1080@30FPS 1280*720@30FPS 640*480@30FPS
Can output with HDMI at the same time
TF card:MAX 64GB
AWB:WB color correction/Auto/Manual
R.G.B value setting independent
Exposure:Auto/Manual.AE value can set
Cross lines:8lines.Can set color& width& position
Scale mark lines:2lines.
Dotted lines:2lines.Can set color& width& position
Sharpness Contrast Color gain:Support
Mono Negative:Support
Mirror:Horizontal vertical mirror
Language:English/simplified Chinese
Digital Zoom:Support

all your valuable input will be appreciated

I was looking for similar information for video microscopy but the subject is mind-boggling to say the least. It appears I may be better to obtain a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera rather than a dedicated microscope camera. From reading at various sources it seems the dedicated cameras all have limitations on connectivity and/or software compatibility with a PC. What are your experiences so far with whatever you decided to purchase?

Likely, full control of the camera is only available when it is connected to the HDMI. I wonder about untold limitations in the declared simultaneity of
output to HDMI and USB. Also, USB 2 is inadequate for decent videos. Also, the pushbuttons are small and dense and are possibly a source of vibration on the microscope. Perhaps the camera package includes a tiny remote control. Just my opinion and experience.

Not exactly the same model, but this video might be useful:
https://youtu.be/drGZ-yABPw4?feature=shared

MichaelG.