magnifying glass vs microscope

[Bloomin_Aussie]

There's those video microscopes that plug into your computer's USB port. Might be easier to use than a conventional one in that circumstance however I think the magnification is probably excessive if you are simply doing a brief inspection.

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by Bloomin_Aussie

There's those video microscopes that plug into your computer's USB port. Might be easier to use than a conventional one in that circumstance however I think the magnification is probably excessive if you are simply doing a brief inspection.

Yes, a digital microscope could be useful. Can be hand-held and with a long enough cable to reach awkward positions and angles, usually have build in LED lights, and the image on your computer screen is a lot easier to look at. Fairly easy to focus. Probably use it on low power magnification most of the time, 10x or less. Can be pretty cheap (under $50), but you definitely need a video quality monitor for clear picture. Video or still pictures as well as live feed.