I use this microscope and stand for SMD assembly. The stand base is really heavy with long extension arms making it rock solid with lots of clear working space.The microscope has excellent optics. With 10x/20 eyepieces and the 0.7-4.5 zoom you can adjust to the exact magnification you need. Be sure to also buy a 0.5x Barlow lense that you screw on the bottom where the ring light is. This doubles the working distance to 8" which you need for placing components and soldering. The ring light with its adjustable intensity control is also worth getting. I bought this setup from Amscope a few years ago (no camera) and am very happy with the results.
Christopher, I just wanted to thank you and Louis again for helping me choose a microscope and camera. Your information made me choose the video camera and so far it seems to be a good choice considering price. Thanks for the video review! John
Also I hear your frustration at the garbage adapter. I have a good one on an older omano but they do not make it anymore. :( The adapter that fits with it is that junk one that just moves around.
I just bought this setup from your links. The camera and ring light got here today the scope comes next week. My question is how or where do I get the adapter for the camera to the scope?
Thanks for the video! Do you have to continuously refocus as you are changing the zoom? I'm connecting a DSLR directly to the photo port and the focus changes as you zoom in/out - obviously it's not in sync with the eyepiece either.
Unfortunately, yes. You do need to refocus when changing the zoom. It's possible to set the camera so that the focus matches the eyepiece, so it's not that much of a problem, and it's quick to adjust the focus.
Well, I've had this thing since 2016 and it still works fine. I use the microscope quite often; video less so because I haven't really been making those types of videos. The issue of the camera rotating freely is certainly a bit annoying and I wish there were a way to lock its position. Sometimes I put gaffer tape on it, but tape never really holds for very long.
Looking to get the same scope setup as well (again, Louis recommended), freight is sadly murderous to Australia unfortunately. Nice clean looking workshop :)
Depending on who I get it through, it varies between $260~$320 for the freight. Will still be worth the $1k+ to obtain one but it's just another thing "on the list".
Auspost would make a fortune. Really must get to ordering one soon, have a couple of broken iP6's that need the super-vision that only these microscopes can provide. No way I'm going to try fix a physically dislodged LCD backlight fuse that's 0201 in size free-sight.
I think I recorded this video with a camcorder and its internal mic. I haven't really solved for having good audio. Sometimes I use a lavaliere mic plugged into a cheap USB audio adapter.
@@ChrisMasto Well, it sounds great to me. I just bought a Giant Squid lav because the audio in my videos sucks (I've just been recording on my iPhone).
Just zip tie the cables from the camera firmly to the adapter if that sits tight or the main frame microscope then the camera wont move so much. Nice video!
Hi Christopher, thanks for sharing this video. I've got the same camera, but I cannot connect it to Amscope. Can you please tell me what adaptor you are using?
Good vid, I have some sort of Nikon in the lab my predecessor purchased, I'm sure it was way more than $700 and the output on it is complete garbage. Right now I'm using a little $70 Veho that does better. I'm thinking about replacing it with an AmScope or trying to find out if I can adapt a DSLR to it with a T-Mount.
The price of these stereoscopes is high enough and is not affordable for the majority of the technicians.So the classic magnifier glasses remains as the best option along with these cheap miscroscopes of 10-25 euro which in the end have a decent image quality compared to their price and can have enough viewing distance 25-35 cm from the surface under examination.
If you can't figure it out it from the direct Amazon links I provided and the video that starts with me saying what it is, I'm not sure how else I can help you.
I bought a $400+ Omax camera and was extremely disappointed. The quality on those one looks so much better, and there's virtually no lag compared to the Omax, which is just awful! I bought this one, will return the Omax.
Thanks for the video I am trying to find a microscope video camera. I also saw Louis' microscope recommendation and appreciate his insight in to what I know little about. I think I might have found a better choice and I ordered it and just got it. It is cheaper than than the SM-4TP and seems to have the same specs but includes a 0.5X Barlow lens that extends the vertical working space up to about 8-inches. The SM-4TP is $458.64 and the one I have is the SM-4NTPX which is $428.98 both from AmScope.
Again I am a novice in this area but so far I think it is a better deal. I really wanted the extended field-of-view that is provided by the 0.5X Barlow lens and as mentioned it is at a cheaper price. I now have a video camera to go with this scope but to be honest I have not really put the whole system to work just yet. I have another UA-cam channel under a different name: jwrelectro and hope to do a review on this system in a few months.
Yup that Barlow lens looks like the one I got with the scope... same markings and everything. Still wonder why mine is cheaper than the other scope model and you get the approx. $50.00 Barlow included.
GOOD STUFF!! As I said, you do NOT need to buy a $700, 720p product to have output to a screen.
Louis Rossmann >= 720p would be nice though.
Sir, I want to take this product.
I use this microscope and stand for SMD assembly. The stand base is really heavy with long extension arms making it rock solid with lots of clear working space.The microscope has excellent optics. With 10x/20 eyepieces and the 0.7-4.5 zoom you can adjust to the exact magnification you need. Be sure to also buy a 0.5x Barlow lense that you screw on the bottom where the ring light is. This doubles the working distance to 8" which you need for placing components and soldering. The ring light with its adjustable intensity control is also worth getting. I bought this setup from Amscope a few years ago (no camera) and am very happy with the results.
Christopher, I just wanted to thank you and Louis again for helping me choose a microscope and camera. Your information made me choose the video camera and so far it seems to be a good choice considering price. Thanks for the video review! John
Also I hear your frustration at the garbage adapter. I have a good one on an older omano but they do not make it anymore. :( The adapter that fits with it is that junk one that just moves around.
This guy seems to have the crap camera adapter thing solved
ua-cam.com/video/KmRyBJdZvSI/v-deo.html
Nice video. Really enjoyed looking at your setup! very clean an organized! thats how your work becomes fun!
I just bought this setup from your links. The camera and ring light got here today the scope comes next week. My question is how or where do I get the adapter for the camera to the scope?
Thanks for the video! Do you have to continuously refocus as you are changing the zoom? I'm connecting a DSLR directly to the photo port and the focus changes as you zoom in/out - obviously it's not in sync with the eyepiece either.
Unfortunately, yes. You do need to refocus when changing the zoom. It's possible to set the camera so that the focus matches the eyepiece, so it's not that much of a problem, and it's quick to adjust the focus.
You said "pretty good quality" but I have seen Louis'' videos and the picture quality here looks fantastic.
Let us know about reliability.
Well, I've had this thing since 2016 and it still works fine. I use the microscope quite often; video less so because I haven't really been making those types of videos. The issue of the camera rotating freely is certainly a bit annoying and I wish there were a way to lock its position. Sometimes I put gaffer tape on it, but tape never really holds for very long.
Looking to get the same scope setup as well (again, Louis recommended), freight is sadly murderous to Australia unfortunately.
Nice clean looking workshop :)
Yeah isn't it over $400 AUD
Depending on who I get it through, it varies between $260~$320 for the freight. Will still be worth the $1k+ to obtain one but it's just another thing "on the list".
Paul we could share one :-)
Auspost would make a fortune.
Really must get to ordering one soon, have a couple of broken iP6's that need the super-vision that only these microscopes can provide. No way I'm going to try fix a physically dislodged LCD backlight fuse that's 0201 in size free-sight.
Good video, thank you. Does the camera use magnification from the microscope? Can you do work just by looking at the monitor? Thanks.
SIR, which is this brand, thanks
Thanks so much. Great to have a second opinion.
Also, what are you using for recording audio?
I think I recorded this video with a camcorder and its internal mic. I haven't really solved for having good audio. Sometimes I use a lavaliere mic plugged into a cheap USB audio adapter.
@@ChrisMasto Well, it sounds great to me. I just bought a Giant Squid lav because the audio in my videos sucks (I've just been recording on my iPhone).
Just zip tie the cables from the camera firmly to the adapter if that sits tight or the main frame microscope then the camera wont move so much. Nice video!
I gave similar camera. What type of adaptor for amscope
What is the black adapter with the chrome ring around it sitting between the camera and silver tube?
I made a followup video about that. ua-cam.com/video/Sfv_vAFh9fY/v-deo.html
Hi Christopher, thanks for sharing this video. I've got the same camera, but I cannot connect it to Amscope. Can you please tell me what adaptor you are using?
amzn.to/2jmBATd
Thanks. I already ordered the lens and I'm happy that this is the correct one. :)
Good vid, I have some sort of Nikon in the lab my predecessor purchased, I'm sure it was way more than $700 and the output on it is complete garbage. Right now I'm using a little $70 Veho that does better. I'm thinking about replacing it with an AmScope or trying to find out if I can adapt a DSLR to it with a T-Mount.
thank you for nice video review, mine should be coming today...
The price of these stereoscopes is high enough and is not affordable for the majority of the technicians.So the classic magnifier glasses remains as the best option along with these cheap miscroscopes of 10-25 euro which in the end have a decent image quality compared to their price and can have enough viewing distance 25-35 cm from the surface under examination.
Everything Louis said is fucking great,
You put an extra (unneeded) colon at the end of Louis's video and the link seems to be broken.
How is soldering under this microscope?
Do you have a Barlow lens
Yes. It's not installed in this video.
@@ChrisMasto Thx
Which scope you are using in this video?
Links to everything are right in the video description.
+Christopher Masto There are few scopes in the discription.
If you can't figure it out it from the direct Amazon links I provided and the video that starts with me saying what it is, I'm not sure how else I can help you.
+Christopher Masto sorry I thought There were few links for few amscopes. I See now What u mean.
I bought a $400+ Omax camera and was extremely disappointed. The quality on those one looks so much better, and there's virtually no lag compared to the Omax, which is just awful!
I bought this one, will return the Omax.
Good to know about the Omax! My needs are basic, but lag would be frustrating.
Lmao you made me piss mane
Thanks for the video I am trying to find a microscope video camera. I also saw Louis' microscope recommendation and appreciate his insight in to what I know little about. I think I might have found a better choice and I ordered it and just got it. It is cheaper than than the SM-4TP and seems to have the same specs but includes a 0.5X Barlow lens that extends the vertical working space up to about 8-inches. The SM-4TP is $458.64 and the one I have is the SM-4NTPX which is $428.98 both from AmScope.
jwrtiger... Hi there...I'm looking for a microscope for micro-soldering... Do you still think the SM-4TPX better then SM-4TP?
Again I am a novice in this area but so far I think it is a better deal. I really wanted the extended field-of-view that is provided by the 0.5X Barlow lens and as mentioned it is at a cheaper price. I now have a video camera to go with this scope but to be honest I have not really put the whole system to work just yet. I have another UA-cam channel under a different name: jwrelectro and hope to do a review on this system in a few months.
Looks like the 0.5X Barlow lens on its own is amzn.to/2gvn1dX. I just ordered one.
Yup that Barlow lens looks like the one I got with the scope... same markings and everything. Still wonder why mine is cheaper than the other scope model and you get the approx. $50.00 Barlow included.
Thanks for your replay. I will order a SM-4TPX.
I got the same solderng iron lol
It's a bobby dazzler.
For Pete sake man! Flip your eyepiece covers up! How can you stand it like that! ;)
Glasses. I prefer it this way.
Can you please tell me the model please? I would like to order one...
It's right in the description, friend.
Mustool G600 y te ahorras toda la absurda palabrería y por una cincuentava parte de dinero.
That's not even on the same planet.