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The ByCainda USB Microscope Camera offers a powerful 40X to 1000X magnification with built-in adjustable LED lighting, compatible with multiple operating systems including Android (OTG), Windows, Mac, and Linux. Its plug-and-play USB connectivity, metal stand, and portable carrying case make it an ideal tool for students, professionals, and hobbyists eager to explore and document the microscopic world.
Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25.7 x 18.7 x 7.5 centimetres |
Package Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
Product Dimensions L x W x H | 19 x 12 x 2.5 centimetres |
Item Weight | 0.27 Kilograms |
Brand | cainda |
Colour | Gray |
Part number | X10 |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
N**K
Ease of use
Out of the box plug and play in Windows 11 with the built in camera app and Android using OTG viewer app, also other software options provided at the cainda web page.Easy connection via a combo USB and USB micro connector and an included USB-C adapter, everything neatly packed in a compact case.The microscope has focal distance for difference magnifications. You need adjust the distance between microscope and object to change the magnification, and then adjust the focus roller to get a clear image. Perfectly reasonable and adjustable light ratio too, get the focus and distance right and images are crisp and clear!The included stand/holder isn't the best crafted thing in the world but should be good enough to hold the device in place steady for you to examine any object under the scope.All things considered like ease of use, functionality, image quality and a fair price, overall very pleased with it and look forward to using it for my magnification needs.
L**8
Great for PCB Work – Just Wish Focusing Was Easier at High Zoom
This microscope is a great tool for PCB soldering and inspection. The image quality is sharp, and it is very easy to use it with a pc. It’s excellent for spotting cold joints and inspecting small SMD components.However, I’m giving it 4 stars because at higher zoom levels, it becomes a bit tricky to get the camera to focus properly. It takes some time and patience to get it just right, especially if you're frequently changing your working distance.Still, for the price and functionality, it's a great addition to any electronics bench.
"**"
An inexpensive way to explore what a digital microscope can do.
The media could not be loaded. This is a decent quality product, which is also reasonably priced. I think it is an inexpensive way to explore what a digital microscope can do for you. It will certainly serve that purpose well for me.It is supplied with the following:• a sturdy case• USB A to C adaptor• an adjustable stand• a printed instruction booklet• software on CD discThe USB A plug on the camera lead also contains an ingeniously concealed micro USB plug. There is also a brightness control in the lead, which controls how much light is projected onto the area that the microscope is scanning; more light does seem to enhance picture quality.The camera is well made and the focus control is easily adjustable. Unfortunately, the supplied stand lacks weight, which can cause the picture to jump about on screen when adjusting the focus slider.The size of print on the instruction booklet is on the small side, but I was still able to read it quite easily with my reading glasses. The the supplied software CD was a disappointment as each time I tried to install ‘Amcap’, the installation crashed. Downloading the software from the Cainda website resolved that problem.‘Amcap’ worked fine on Windows 10 for pictures, see below, but I found getting good focus on video captures to be difficult although a more stable stand would probably help with this issue. I also managed to get decent pictures and good video capture using the Windows 10 Camera App, also see below. It might be worth mentioning that the camera input setting will need to be changed to use the digital microscope with the Windows Camera App.I managed to get the microscope to work on my Android phone using ‘USB Camera-Connect Easycap’, but this app is video capture only.The first and second pictures were taken with ‘Amcap’. The first is a ⅛ watt resistor, which is 1.5mm diameter and 3mm long. The second is a piece of writing paper and clearly shows the fibres in the surface of the paper. The third picture and the video capture were taken with the Window App. The picture is the surface of the “Enter” key on my keyboard.
S**R
It’s ok, but not great
Not too bad for the money. The usb to usb c seems a bit of a problem for me. I only have to touch the lead slightly and it disconnects from the camera app. The connection must be a bit faulty. The stand is terrible, as-well as annoying. It’s not really a microscope with a stand like this, as you can’t get anything close enough. Not only that, the adjustment is another problem of its own. It’s handy for seeing things a bit closer, but the amount it can apparently magnify seems a bit extreme. I’ve yet to get anywhere near the maximum magnification, as it just blurs. I like the case etc, as it can be kept secure. But I find personally there’s more bad points than good with this product, but for the price i guess it’s worth it if you need to see close up on a circuit board, plants etc. But anything more, I don’t think it’s much good for as I’ve tried all sorts and it’s just too hard to focus as the magnification gets higher
G**R
UPDATED!! Excellent starter Microscope and so easy to use. (Apple users please read)
REVIEW UPDATED: Had the scope a few days now. Even more impressed. If you contact https://caindahelp.com/download after purchase they will send you (free of charge) a fine adjust metal stand. This makes the microscope so, so much usable. I was struggling to find subject matter because it's the middle of winter and we have no insects around. I found a dried out fly left over from summer last year. Not ideal (desiccated and covered in dust etc). The fly was just under 4mm in total length. Photo 2 is a small section of one of it's legs ! Photo 3 is the bottom part of the @ symbol on the microscopes manual (see photo 4). 5 stars. Next purchase will be some preloaded slides I think. WOW!ORIGINAL REVIEW:Well, I ordered this microscope for my 10 year old Granddaughter and I'll be honest, I wasnt expecting much given the price. Boy! was I surprised. So easy to set up via the android and PC apps (One caveat, this model does not work with Apple IOS (surprise surprise) for that you will need the wi-fi version.)The unit is easy to use and the images are shown (LIVE) on your Phone/Tablet Screen. I was able to take my first image within 5 minutes of unboxing it. It's the tiny printed writing on the side of a Sharpie Pen. That's a first image straight out of the box and handheld. I'll post better ones to this review at a later date.Superb value for money and a toe dip into micro photography without breaking the bank.
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