I agree. Stereo zoom is what I would go with. I have done a bit of microscope repair,
for the hospital where I work. This gives me access to whatever kind of microscope
I need. We have at least three Olympus stereo zoom units. Of course for my own use
I'm off the clock.
Gary Webb NI9V
--- On Tue, 10/13/09, javaguy11111 <javaguy11111@...> wrote:
From: javaguy11111 <javaguy11111@...>
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Stereo Microscope vs Digital Microscopes?
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 4:11 PM
Go for a stereo zoom microscope. If they have them, get one with a camera mount on it. Then you can mount any kind of camera you want.
When I bought mine, I also got the movable boom. It adds to the cost some, but makes it much nicer to use and put the scope exactly where you want it.
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@ yahoogroups. com, "mcjonster" <mcjonster@. ..> wrote:
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> I'm looking for suggestions on a decent stereo microscope. There are many options on ebay but I have no idea what is good for SMD PCB work.
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> It'd be nice to be able to solder or fix stuff as well as inspect.
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> Also, I was thinking that maybe a good option would be a digital microscope like this one: http://www.carsonop tical.com/ Pocket_Microscop es/Pocket_ Microscopes/ MM-480B
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> I always seemed to have problems looking through a microscope lens as whenever I blink I'd see my eyelashes and stuff but I probably just didn't know what I was doing.
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> Anyway, it sounds like a good idea to get a digital one which I could hook up to my netbook. Any experiences/ suggestions?
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