Buy my new favorite 4K Microscope Camera here: www.diyfixtool.com/products/mechanic-dx-4k-mini-industrial-microscope-camera-sony-cmos?_pos=1&_sid=1e3f5323d&_ss=r&ref=vccbr
Are you using a microscope camera as a webcam? Can you make a video about that? Or if you already have can you link it? I'm talking about the microscope camera that's on a tripod at 4:07. Thank you
Awesome video! I just ordered a simufocal amscope to replace my entry 400z and I had a bunch of questions regarding the camera setup. This video is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!!!!
Isn't a simul focal Parco better for viewing through both eye pieces using a microscope 4k cam? I heard a microscope cam only uses one eye piece if its not simul focal is this true? Thank you Jesse for this video it's very helpful. I was going to upgrade to a Parco Scientific PA-5FZ Simul-Focal Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope, 10x WF Eyepiece, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom, 3.5X-90x Magnification, 0.5X & 2X Auxiliary Lens, Double Arm Boom Stand on amazon today.
Hello, I would like to buy this camera to replace my old one but I have a question. Do I still need the spacer if I'm going to install a C mount lens to it? Thanks in advance
Hello, can you somehow check that it really provides 60 fps at 1080p over HDMI? I've checked a lot of youtube videos recorded at 60 fps where cameras in similar price category with same sensor are connected directly over HDMI and set to 1080p@60fps, but in reality they all provide 30 fps, only cameras for 400$+ with similar sensor were providing 60 fps...
Good video. AaDo you advise me to buy a Dx 4K mini camera or a Sunshine M11 camera?. Or any other camera you recommend? please. I want to mount it directly to the lens
hello bro, please reply, I bought a 4k microscope camera and attached it to my trinocular microscope, but I get very dark results and they are only better when given very high light. but I got good results with both fisheye binoculars with just a little light. what's wrong with this? Is it related to the problem with the CVT lens or my camera? Thank You
Great video friend, I'm looking to buy one through Aliexpress, I would like to know if this camera supports "Mount c" lenses with a 25mm thread? Thanks.
The remote and camera have buttons indicating record and photo. There is also an SD card slot on the camera. However, I can't get it to record anything and don't have any options in the menu for format or anything like that. Do you know if it is supposed to record directly or are those buttons left over from another model that uses the same housing?
Ok. I think I got it half working anyways. If I hit the record button on the remote twice, it starts recording. I can't watch the video back on the camera though. I have to remove the card and put it into a PC. A manual or link to one would be nice Mechanic! Let me know if you have ever found one.
I have rf4 6565 pro and the camera is rf4 2k . I can’t get the same view in the camra . Samera view is too small like a half. I want full view as like in microscope . Is that a camera falt or lenz. I using 5x pro lenx under the camera. Any idea about fixing the view?
Have you found a pdf manual for the camera? Or can you tell me if the 16:9 is the correct setting in the menu? Also, how do you get the max resolution as in OBS there is only default and custom. Other than that it is working great and your set up instructions worked beautifully. Thanks.
@@VCCBoardRepairs Ok, thanks. I was curious as I watched another video from Phonefix where the guy chooses 3840 × 2160 resolution from the OBS menu. My video capture card does support 4K as that is what I have it running at but was going to try the higher resolution if it was available. Or is that the default? Thanks.
Question on the 4K HDMI capture card. Should I get it even if I don't currently have a 4K monitor? Will the capture card work anyways with my 1080P monitor? Thanks!😀
Hey bro, please if you can tell me The size of this spacer - is it a 5mm spacer? The exact name would really help me out. I’m a diamond setter and have bought a camera with scope recently , the spacer is so crucial and I need to know 🙏 thanks
It comes with the camera If not, get it here: www.injuredgadgets.com/c-to-cs-spacer-adapter-for-1080p-usb-microscope-camera-5mm/?acc=3d2d53e5abcd70e24cc444935b88e6ac21
You cannot plug in the microscope camera directly to your laptop HDMI, as it's not an HDMI input You need a HDMI Capture card, like I show in the video.
Took a risk and bought this. Just unboxed it today. The image seems pretty good, but none of the buttons work. It can output over HDMI directly to a monitor, but I can't open any of the menus from the buttons and it won't capture still image or video to a memory card. It didn't come with a manual of any kind, which is normally find if the interface is intuitive, but the buttons don't work. OBS Project can display the image from the camera, but again none of the camera settings can be changed through OBS and the buttons don't bring up any menus. OBS would be good for capturing video, but half of the use of the camera is just taking screenshots. This is the second microscope camera I've purchased from China and what I don't understand is that the hardware (sensor, buttons, enclosure, etc) seems to be decent but the software is only half functional. The hardware is the difficult part. The software should be super easy to put together, but it's always half broken and makes the product mostly useless. Jesse, I wouldn't recommend this camera any more. It's just not a good product.
@@VCCBoardRepairs I get that. But real companies do quality testing. How many times am I going to have to exchange it before I get one that works? I have more important things to spend my time on. I would say I'm willing to spend more money to avoid all of this, but even Amscope and other manufacturers who are more expensive have mediocre reviews.
@@jamesphillips7433 yeah, all depends on how much you can budget for a more expensive one i guess.. this should be all right for those not willing to spend hundreds more..
Your description of setting up parfocal was confusing to me. On my AmScope, there are lines either painted, etched or printed on the eyepiece tubes that denote the “zero” position. This is the procedure I followed: Step 1 - Twist each eyepiece out (lengthen it) until that “zero” line on its tube is just barely visible. Step 2 - Set zoom to maximum. Step 3 - Adjust objective lens height (large knob, or stand adjustment) until image is clear in one eyepiece. Step 4 - Adjust other eyepiece until both eyes are in focus. Step 5 - Set zoom to minimum. Step 6 - Readjust the eyepieces until focused again. Step 7 - Verify that the eyepieces remain in focus throughout the zoom range (may need slight readjustment of eyepieces). Step 8 - Adjust camera focus knob until camera is also in focus.
Not all MS Camera will do that. I have 3 different cameras and 2 out of the 3 will give me a slight tunnel effect using .35x and a .5X Barlow. My IMX291 camera has a slight blur around the edges but not terrible. I have a IMX307 camera that is bulkier that will give you that tunnel/ darkness around the edges. I have my first MS Camera that is a Panasonic sensor- not sure which on but that camera is even more compact and there’s tunnel effect. This is when using the compact .35x adapter. I’m not sure about the older bigger style though.
You are not mentioning neither in the title nor in the description that it is the best camera for/up to 100usd. Btw autofocus camera you can get for like 200 usd so it is still not super expensive (2k, not full 4k 60frames) but still.
thanks but no thanks, not for that money... like crazy they started increasing prices in the last 1-2 years, such toys were up to 80 usd, that should be the maximum!
Buy my new favorite 4K Microscope Camera here: www.diyfixtool.com/products/mechanic-dx-4k-mini-industrial-microscope-camera-sony-cmos?_pos=1&_sid=1e3f5323d&_ss=r&ref=vccbr
Are you using a microscope camera as a webcam? Can you make a video about that? Or if you already have can you link it? I'm talking about the microscope camera that's on a tripod at 4:07. Thank you
No, that's just a USB camera. You can find it here
Www.vccboardrepairs.com/gear
@@VCCBoardRepairs Thank you
Dx 4k mini work on it own without been attached to a telescope
I like that camera I’m getting it
Thank you Jesse that was great zooming in and out and staying focused. Great trick 👌🏻
Glad to hear that!
Awesome video! I just ordered a simufocal amscope to replace my entry 400z and I had a bunch of questions regarding the camera setup. This video is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!!!!
Glad I could help!
Do you know if the spacer is included when you order both the Camera and the adapter? Thanks!
Awesome content sir question where can I get the spacer that goes between the adapter and camera
Isn't a simul focal Parco better for viewing through both eye pieces using a microscope 4k cam? I heard a microscope cam only uses one eye piece if its not simul focal is this true? Thank you Jesse for this video it's very helpful.
I was going to upgrade to a Parco Scientific PA-5FZ Simul-Focal Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope, 10x WF Eyepiece, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom, 3.5X-90x Magnification, 0.5X & 2X Auxiliary Lens, Double Arm Boom Stand on amazon today.
Could I use the same camera/computer setup the without the microscope? I only need up to 8x magnification and a larger field of view. Thanks
You would need a lens for it
You're better off getting this: amzn.to/3mIfObs
On AliExpress there is identical 4K camera on Eakins microscope store. Is this the same camera with other brand logo?
I'm not sure. They could have different software that makes it not as good
@@VCCBoardRepairs I think the sensor is different so, mechanic could be better. Thanks for Quick answer ;)
Hello, I would like to buy this camera to replace my old one but I have a question. Do I still need the spacer if I'm going to install a C mount lens to it? Thanks in advance
The 5mm spacer should come with it. It may be required depending on your setup
hello,
what sensor does this camera has? did you check it?
I love this one too, thanks for the recommendation!
Glad you like it!
what lens did u use..0.5 or 0.7..i use 0.7 but it not tally
0.5X
Hello, can you somehow check that it really provides 60 fps at 1080p over HDMI? I've checked a lot of youtube videos recorded at 60 fps where cameras in similar price category with same sensor are connected directly over HDMI and set to 1080p@60fps, but in reality they all provide 30 fps, only cameras for 400$+ with similar sensor were providing 60 fps...
What do you think about binoculars?
That won't work
Good video. AaDo you advise me to buy a Dx 4K mini camera or a Sunshine M11 camera?. Or any other camera you recommend? please. I want to mount it directly to the lens
I never used sunshine camera so I don't know
Great video brother
Thank you! Appreciate the support!
Before i buy this camera one question friend. Is there a way to add millimeter on the screen ?
Thank you! I was wondering how to synchronize the zoom. I didn't realize the eyepiece lenses can be adjusted too
Awesome! Thanks @marcingogowski6077
hello bro, please reply, I bought a 4k microscope camera and attached it to my trinocular microscope, but I get very dark results and they are only better when given very high light. but I got good results with both fisheye binoculars with just a little light. what's wrong with this? Is it related to the problem with the CVT lens or my camera? Thank You
Enable auto exposure. Press and hold the AE button
@@VCCBoardRepairs Thanks for reply :)
If the camera has a USB-C ort, can't you just get the image via that port, rather than converting HDMI to USB via a separate device?
Great video friend, I'm looking to buy one through Aliexpress, I would like to know if this camera supports "Mount c" lenses with a 25mm thread?
Thanks.
Yes it's C Mount camera
Did you buy the 16 LED or 120 LED version of the polarizer scope light. I see Sorin uses the 16 LED version of the same brand in your link. Thanks
120 LED version
Any idea why when I install it on my AmScope SM-4NTP the corner of the image has a black spot like the optics are blocked?? I'm new to microscopes lol
The remote and camera have buttons indicating record and photo. There is also an SD card slot on the camera. However, I can't get it to record anything and don't have any options in the menu for format or anything like that. Do you know if it is supposed to record directly or are those buttons left over from another model that uses the same housing?
Ok. I think I got it half working anyways. If I hit the record button on the remote twice, it starts recording. I can't watch the video back on the camera though. I have to remove the card and put it into a PC.
A manual or link to one would be nice Mechanic!
Let me know if you have ever found one.
It's better to use it as I show in the video
Can the camera output video through usb like a webcam?
Yes, you can use it via USB C as a webcam.
In the video, I show how to convert HDMI to USB using a capture card
I have rf4 6565 pro and the camera is rf4 2k . I can’t get the same view in the camra .
Samera view is too small like a half.
I want full view as like in microscope
. Is that a camera falt or lenz. I using 5x pro lenx under the camera.
Any idea about fixing the view?
That's a different camera, so idk
Have you found a pdf manual for the camera? Or can you tell me if the 16:9 is the correct setting in the menu? Also, how do you get the max resolution as in OBS there is only default and custom. Other than that it is working great and your set up instructions worked beautifully. Thanks.
Yes 16:9 is correct.
And if you don't see the 4k setting, try custom.
If still not, then your capture card does not support 4k
@@VCCBoardRepairs Ok, thanks. I was curious as I watched another video from Phonefix where the guy chooses 3840 × 2160 resolution from the OBS menu. My video capture card does support 4K as that is what I have it running at but was going to try the higher resolution if it was available. Or is that the default? Thanks.
what is your anti glare ring light? thanks.
Link in video description
How much does it zoom without any lens other than barlow lens?
The camera requires a lens, as it doesn't have one built into it.
Hello idol can you make a video of that poralizer scope light .By comparing other ring light , how to install etc., please idol😢😢😢🙏🙏❤❤
Would I be able to use this camera with my current c-mount lenses with my setup like Northridgefix uses? -basically just microscope camera to display.
It's a C Mount camera so in theory, yes
That's what I was wondering as well.
I have kaise ks37045d MS with 0.5x extra lens.....
Will this MS camera be suitable for me ???
I'm not familiar with that microscope. But in theory, it should work if it supports a microscope camera
Question on the 4K HDMI capture card. Should I get it even if I don't currently have a 4K monitor? Will the capture card work anyways with my 1080P monitor? Thanks!😀
Good question. I think it will work but not sure
@@VCCBoardRepairs Ok, thanks, I will likely get the same capture card and if worse comes to worse just buy a 4K monitor. Win win! 😋
honestly, its not bad at all
is the picture in the video is 4K 30fps? I find 30fps for scope view is choppy, can you switch it to 60fps if it was not set up?
I only use 4k/30fps. Never tried 1080p/60fps
Hey bro, please if you can tell me
The size of this spacer - is it a 5mm spacer? The exact name would really help me out. I’m a diamond setter and have bought a camera with scope recently , the spacer is so crucial and I need to know 🙏 thanks
It comes with the camera
If not, get it here:
www.injuredgadgets.com/c-to-cs-spacer-adapter-for-1080p-usb-microscope-camera-5mm/?acc=3d2d53e5abcd70e24cc444935b88e6ac21
link to spacer please
Check my website: www.vccboardrepairs.com/gear
FPS is terrible or is this your setup ?
Its very choppy.
It's max at 30fps for 4k and 60fps for 1080p. I'm assuming it can't do 60fps on 2k as well.
I like how he's not replying to this tho hehe.
can it be pluged in laptop hdmi port or am supposed to buy that converter
You cannot plug in the microscope camera directly to your laptop HDMI, as it's not an HDMI input
You need a HDMI Capture card, like I show in the video.
l got the hdmi to usb conveter adapter but its not showing in obs software thanks
Please can I use the camera alone without attaching it to a microscope?
No
Took a risk and bought this. Just unboxed it today. The image seems pretty good, but none of the buttons work. It can output over HDMI directly to a monitor, but I can't open any of the menus from the buttons and it won't capture still image or video to a memory card.
It didn't come with a manual of any kind, which is normally find if the interface is intuitive, but the buttons don't work.
OBS Project can display the image from the camera, but again none of the camera settings can be changed through OBS and the buttons don't bring up any menus. OBS would be good for capturing video, but half of the use of the camera is just taking screenshots.
This is the second microscope camera I've purchased from China and what I don't understand is that the hardware (sensor, buttons, enclosure, etc) seems to be decent but the software is only half functional. The hardware is the difficult part. The software should be super easy to put together, but it's always half broken and makes the product mostly useless.
Jesse, I wouldn't recommend this camera any more. It's just not a good product.
I have two of these and they work great. There's such thing as defective items. Contact seller to exchange it
@@VCCBoardRepairs I get that. But real companies do quality testing. How many times am I going to have to exchange it before I get one that works? I have more important things to spend my time on. I would say I'm willing to spend more money to avoid all of this, but even Amscope and other manufacturers who are more expensive have mediocre reviews.
@@jamesphillips7433 yeah, all depends on how much you can budget for a more expensive one i guess.. this should be all right for those not willing to spend hundreds more..
Cheers for this, I learned more from your video than a whole bunch of other videos put together 👍
Great to hear!
Hello Sir,I bought DX 4K mini and scope today but I can’t connect to my laptop to see view.Should I buy cam link?
Watch the video you're commenting on for a full step by step tutorial
@@VCCBoardRepairs ok
Your description of setting up parfocal was confusing to me. On my AmScope, there are lines either painted, etched or printed on the eyepiece tubes that denote the “zero” position. This is the procedure I followed: Step 1 - Twist each eyepiece out (lengthen it) until that “zero” line on its tube is just barely visible. Step 2 - Set zoom to maximum. Step 3 - Adjust objective lens height (large knob, or stand adjustment) until image is clear in one eyepiece. Step 4 - Adjust other eyepiece until both eyes are in focus. Step 5 - Set zoom to minimum. Step 6 - Readjust the eyepieces until focused again. Step 7 - Verify that the eyepieces remain in focus throughout the zoom range (may need slight readjustment of eyepieces). Step 8 - Adjust camera focus knob until camera is also in focus.
Yeah it was kind of hard to explain the process. Glad you got it.
nice
Thanks
All these chinese cameras with different housing and Different names. They have all the same insides 😂
They're not the same
With some products that hold true but not with cameras at all. Both Hardware and Software.
If you used a 0.5x barrow lens, then you need to use a 0.5x adapter. Otherwise, you will get a black circle ring around the image.
Good to know!
How do you mean by adapter
Adapter = Reduction lens
@@alphatechtechnolgy2544 the microscope adapter that goes between the camera and the microscope.
Not all MS Camera will do that. I have 3 different cameras and 2 out of the 3 will give me a slight tunnel effect using .35x and a .5X Barlow. My IMX291 camera has a slight blur around the edges but not terrible. I have a IMX307 camera that is bulkier that will give you that tunnel/ darkness around the edges. I have my first MS Camera that is a Panasonic sensor- not sure which on but that camera is even more compact and there’s tunnel effect. This is when using the compact .35x adapter. I’m not sure about the older bigger style though.
Looks more like 720p
you should see my 1080p camera then 😅
@@VCCBoardRepairs I understand lol
This camera is far from the best. It does not even have autofocus which is a game changer for this kind of stuff…
Send a link to a ~$100 4k camera that has autofocus
@@VCCBoardRepairs read your videos description and than reply for my comment again.
@adamnowak8876 what about it?
You are not mentioning neither in the title nor in the description that it is the best camera for/up to 100usd.
Btw autofocus camera you can get for like 200 usd so it is still not super expensive (2k, not full 4k 60frames) but still.
thanks but no thanks, not for that money... like crazy they started increasing prices in the last 1-2 years, such toys were up to 80 usd, that should be the maximum!
It's ok. If you can't afford it, then don't buy it
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Thank you! Appreciate the support!
Don't buy this if you dont have trinoculars, pay a bit more and get autofocus
Link to a 4k autofocus scope cam, so I can check it out.
I think getting binoculars would be more worth it