Help please. Microscope camera - Amscope / Trinocular / HDMI - Page 1
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author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2020, 08:30:36 pm
content: I have an Amscope trinocular microscope. I bought one of Amscope's cameras a while after buying the camera and sent it back as it was absolutely rubbish. Anyway I'm after another camera. It doesn't need to be the best thing there is but I would at least like to be able to properly see the view on screen.What do I actually need to buy to attach it to the amscope? I am buying a HDMI capture card for something else so I would like a HDMI output on the camera if possible.There are some cheap cameras like these:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14MP-1080P-HDMI-USB-Industry-C-mount-Digital-Microscope-Video-Camera-8GB-TF-Card/142423399794?hash=item2129189d72:g:gaYAAOSw1~JZTMxJThey state C MOUNT so do they attach to the adjustable tube on the amscope?Do I need an additional lens such as with this one:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38MP-1080P-Microscope-Industry-C-mount-HDMI-USB-Video-Camera-100-240V-100X-New/293375619045?hash=item444e8cafe5:g:AGsAAOSwPFBd8--EI'm just using these as examples....The Amscope I have is this one:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AmScope-7X-45X-Trinocular-Stereo-Zoom-Microscope-with-Double-Arm-Boom-Stand/143440071405?epid=14019458581&hash=item2165b1caed:g:r~8AAOSwHwldywoCI'm at a loss to work out what I need to buy. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

author: notsob
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timestamp: December 21, 2020, 08:44:27 pm
content: Have a look here for a few ideashttp://pldaniels.com/repairitems

author: cowasaki
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timestamp: December 21, 2020, 08:51:42 pm
content: Quote from: notsob on December 21, 2020, 08:44:27 pmThis is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks

author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2020, 09:51:27 pm
content: Is it worth getting this camera instead as it's not much more and 4K 60fps.....https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32906410173.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.7.2279f4057pNOx0

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2020, 10:11:38 pm
content: Defpom just put this review up:Back a bit in his vids there are other microscope vids if you hunt for them.

author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2020, 10:13:55 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on December 21, 2020, 10:11:38 pmThanks but I already have the Amscope. I will look back through his videos

author: bgm370
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2020, 07:21:42 pm
content: I use a Raspberry pi zero w + pi hq camera. The video quality is decent. Besides the hdmi output you can also stream video over usb or wifi. You’d also need a c-mount adapter like this onehttps://www.amscope.com/0-5x-c-mount-reduction-lens-for-mu-series-cameras.html

author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2020, 09:07:02 pm
content: Quote from: bgm370 on December 22, 2020, 07:21:42 pmThanks. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the 1080P one linked above. I am starting a YouTube channel and it would be helpful for certain things although not vital.

author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2021, 09:51:12 pm
content: Well.......I received the camera and the adapter today. For anyone following this thread and doing the same you need the bottom part of the crappy adapter (bottom few millimetres) in order to attach the adapter to the scope. I am VERY happy with the quality and the output! Brilliant, so much better than Amscope's offerings.Thanks to everyone who took the time to post. I am very happy.

author: MegaVolt
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timestamp: January 22, 2021, 08:38:53 am
content: Which camera did you choose? What are the test results?

author: cowasaki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2021, 04:04:17 pm
content: Quote from: MegaVolt on January 22, 2021, 08:38:53 amI got the 1080P one that Paul Daniels advised. The output is excellent and it has a memory card slot and HDMI output as well.