I bought this specifically to do soldering work on PCBs and it sorta works for that, but you have to zoom in really close to see useful details...but at that point it can be tough to maneuver the soldering iron in that space. And at that zoom the field of view isn't the best, as you have to move the board a lot for things to stay in focus.

BUT for the price this thing is awesome. My kids love it because they can take the microscope out of the stand and run around the house and yard magnifying stuff to incredible levels of detail. And it works well for some of my other hobbies that don't require as high a zoom.

I haven't been able to get video on my PC but I have on my Surface Pro. So clearly it works but the software/drivers are finicky, and the included program is basically useless.

The build of the microscope is sturdy, functional and easy to use. The software in the microscope is basic and navigating it with the buttons on the front of the screen can be a bit awkward, but I got used to it after a while. It is a breeze to connect up to the Windows 10 camera app and use that instead of their "amcap" software. (I tried the amcap software and it would not take pictures, it would take videos.) The view on the digital screen is good! and the lights for lighting up the object under the scope are good and bright. Adjustment of the light is easy. I used this to classify macro invertebrates and could not be happier. When connected up to the windows 10 camera app, it is easy peasy to take pictures or videos. And when connected up to a computer, the battery in the microscope is continually charged (so the microscope and light will always work)! I put in some pictures of my critters. Hope you enjoy this scope as much as I do. Love it.

So cool to see things close up that you can't see with the naked eye. While looking at all the hairs on a yarrow frond, I even found this little bug! You can take photos and videos on this machine - it's not super intuitive, you have to long press the Menu button to switch between Photo, Video, and Playback, and then push the OK button to start/stop recording or take a pic. But it's a lot of fun!

This digital microscope facilitates the search for double embossing and mis-embossing. Very clear picture. The only thing I would improve is to make the distance from the lens to the adjustment rod longer. So far I am very happy with this device and would recommend it to any coin cherry picker looking for error or miss coins.

We've needed a good microscope for a long time, but one that transmits images very clearly. Because I make jewelry every once in a while and these are real handcrafted pieces that require a lot of accuracy. We brought a few microscopes with us and are always very negatively surprised by the poor quality. You can see a lot - no question, but the picture is blurry, which is important to me, especially when I want to do hand engraving or connect 2-3 wires of different colors in a certain order. So we bought a microscope and needed it the next day until we got this one. First, it's modern and the HDMI port in particular is pretty cool - allowing me to stream images straight to the TV. Second, although it looks complicated at first glance, it turns out to be easy to use, but only if you already have some experience with it. Because from scratch you need some time to use it. The battery is ok, lasts longer, but it doesn't matter anyway because I can't stand to work longer - my eyes hurt. As a result, I find the battery life on this microscope to be a bit shorter than on previous devices, which I personally am absolutely fine with. Well, for hobbyists like me, this device is a big help. I can now keep everything to a minimum without maxing out the overall lighting in the room. That alone saved me a lot of energy and reduced my costs. Very satisfied. Clear 5 stars. Also clear purchase advice.

High quality product. Can look closely at details you didn't know existed. Would definitely recommend. Thanks.

I bought this to help me with my watch repairs, it will work very well for oiling and diagnosing problems. The picture quality is perfect for my needs! We recommend!

was satisfied assembling and using this little scope. I've been using a small stereo dissector scope for years but needed a camera so I tried this small digital scope. It's fine for the low magnification I need, it's not as good at the extreme 1200x it claims, but it's serviceable at the higher magnification. It can be an advantage that the device has a rechargeable battery that will power the lights and display for at least an hour without being plugged in. The focus is a bit finicky to use, isn't a rack and pinion knob like on an ordinary scope, it's a knurled ring that is turned directly. And it's not a true "zoom" scope as advertised, as it needs to be refocused when the head is moved up or down to adjust the magnification. But it can be sharply focused and it has adjustable magnification. I think it's excellent value for someone who wants to get good videos or photos of biological specimens or the coins in the headline.

The microscope is very useful for soldering work. The HDMI output as well as the large screen make it an indispensable tool. It has very good resolution. I had a small technical problem but the seller responded promptly to solve the problem. Recommend the seller.

Picture is nice and clear and it's super easy to use. The setup is minimal and I've been able to use it for lots of different things. I use to check old coins but my girlfriend uses it to check on the dogs ear wax to make sure they don't have ear mites. She's pre-vet so it's a great little tool without having to pay hundreds of dollars for other microscopes. The screen is good too.