Not sure if it is any good, but I don't think I can force myself to spend that much on any device with a cheap plastic lens. This is the oldest model with 0.3MP sensor, but most newer ones have a 1.3 or 2MP omnivision sensor.įor $60 and some change you can get a 5MP microscope: If you can spare an extra $20, you can probably find a version with much better resolution. There is also a version with a desk stand, if you are worried about the ergonomics and ease of use. Windows Since Jiusion microscopes use a standard webcam chipset, they will automatically install default webcam (UVC) drivers when plugged into a host device. The package comes bundled with drivers and software for WinXP/7 on a 'traditional' panda mini-CD (almost all cheap chinese crap comes with drivers on an identical disk).
webcam), and can easily work with windows Camera app. On windows 10 it's even easier, since it works as 'USB imaging device' (e.g. Windows 10/11 user please make sure the 'Camera' in privacy settings is on. There is also no autofocus, but the manual one works fine.ĭrivers are not an issue. Windows Since Jiusion microscopes use a standard webcam chipset, they will automatically install default webcam (UVC) drivers when plugged into a host device. x500 magnification is an overstatement, but it is adequate enough to see the quality of soldering on a TQFP chip, so it should also work for other tasks.
Click to expand.Resolution is a bit off, but it is fine if you use it in a window.
