Compatibility Help needed for digital microscope!!!

[eckthroi]

I am looking at getting a digital microscope and I am trying to find one that would have the best compatibility with my mac air so that the display is the best it can be. I have a mid 2011 Mac with Lion.

I have been looking at the Wolfe DigiVu 3.0 Microscope and someone on another forum suggested Omax for Apple.

Please - if there is anyone out there with knowledge on this I greatly would appreciate your help.

[eckthroi]

wow - 324 views and not one person who can answer. I thought for sure this would have come up for more people than just myself.

[Blackberryroid]

Originally Posted by eckthroi

wow - 324 views and not one person who can answer. I thought for sure this would have come up for more people than just myself.

Did you seriously expect thousands of people flooding this thread to answer your question? Barely anyone has a microscope, or uses one. In fact, you're the first person I knew to use a microscope with a mac.

Microscopes are like And you can't buy individual of those things, you have to buy them in huge numbers making them cost somewhere in For someone with no use for a microscope (which is majority of people here in MacRumors Forums), that amount of money is just mind blowing for an item that is useless.

[eckthroi]

Originally Posted by Blackberryroid

Did you seriously expect thousands of people flooding this thread to answer your question? Barely anyone has a microscope, or uses one. In fact, you're the first person I knew to use a microscope with a mac.

Microscopes are like And you can't buy individual of those things, you have to buy them in huge numbers making them cost somewhere in For someone with no use for a microscope (which is majority of people here in MacRumors Forums), that amount of money is just mind blowing for an item that is useless.

Wow - someone is a bit grumpy aren't they! For one you can buy microscopes per piece and for two, if you don't have anything helpful to add please just go on to the next thread.

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Originally Posted by ScanPro

Maybe I can Help,
Try a good optical scope with a good scope camera. There are millions of used very high quality scopes for sale in all areas at good prices. The CCD in the scope camera is the same tech as in the fully digital microscopes that are coming on tha market.
SP

I had thought of that, but I am buying it for my child. He will be home schooled and I am looking at a microscope that will last through his high school experience. I was looking at the digital microscopes because I thought the idea of having it displayed on a larger screen would make things more interesting for him.

So with that in mind would you still recommend the optical scope camera? I really want him to be able to do experiments and lab work just as if he was in school. He is quite bright and so I want to help him excel anyway I can.

Thanks

[TheRealDamager]

Yes, a bit grumpy, but he gave a true answer - I've also never heard anyone ask about microscopes, so I think your question is pretty rare, and people are interested enough to see the answers but have no good info for you.

[adildacoolset]

Originally Posted by eckthroi

if you don't have anything helpful to add please just go on to the next thread.

Then why did you bump the thread when people were doing that?

[eckthroi]

Originally Posted by adildacoolset

Then why did you bump the thread when people were doing that?

Just because I bump the thread does not mean rudeness needs to be the response. I get that this is a rare question. I just stated that I thought more people would have encountered this.

All I am trying to do is get something that will work well for my boy. It is a lot of money to pay and I don't make much. So I am just trying to see if there is any 'helpful' info out there.

[ScanPro]

Originally Posted by eckthroi

Wow - someone is a bit grumpy aren't they! For one you can buy microscopes per piece and for two, if you don't have anything helpful to add please just go on to the next thread.

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I had thought of that, but I am buying it for my child. He will be home schooled and I am looking at a microscope that will last through his high school experience. I was looking at the digital microscopes because I thought the idea of having it displayed on a larger screen would make things more interesting for him.

So with that in mind would you still recommend the optical scope camera? I really want him to be able to do experiments and lab work just as if he was in school. He is quite bright and so I want to help him excel anyway I can.

Thanks

A high quality used scope can be had for less than much less than 2k, at that price you can have Bright field/dark field, different filters. Look for a used Nikon, or Olympus. Check out a site called corp asset exchange, they have thousands of scopes at all prices ranges with and with out cameras. You might be able to find a complete package including bells and whistles. Also a high quality scope will last a LONG time and if required can be cleaned and serviced by mom and pop shops all across the USA.
If you are just interested in a scope camera, Sony, Hitachi, Pannasonic all make scope cameras for around 200-800$
SP

[mac-n-sauce]

I use a digital microscope for component level repair of logic boards.
Got it on eBay. Paid $40.00 500x zoom. Comes with a cheap little stand. If you are looking for ones the you can see cells, etc that need light shining through the bottom then these do not work. There are compatible ones for the Mac, but they are a lot more expensive. Mine works on my Mac(attached a photo) but the features are limited. I can not record video or take pictures with the built in button on the scope itself. On the mac I just hit shift/command/3 to take a screen shot.
The picture shows a logic board chip the that is 3/16" square the small black resistors around it look like dust specs.

So, I am not sure if this is the kind you are looking for but just search digital microscope on eBay and away you go.
Also, Amscope.com is a great source for quality scopes.

[ScanPro]

Originally Posted by eckthroi

I am looking at getting a digital microscope and I am trying to find one that would have the best compatibility with my mac air so that the display is the best it can be. I have a mid 2011 Mac with Lion.

I have been looking at the Wolfe DigiVu 3.0 Microscope and someone on another forum suggested Omax for Apple.

Please - if there is anyone out there with knowledge on this I greatly would appreciate your help.

Maybe I can Help,
Try a good optical scope with a good scope camera. There are millions of used very high quality scopes for sale in all areas at good prices. The CCD in the scope camera is the same tech as in the fully digital microscopes that are coming on tha market.
SP

[jybrick]

I have actually been looking for something like this. What I have been leaning towards are two AmScope microscopes.

http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-40X-25.../dp/B0080C8MR8
which is a 2MP camera attachment and

http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-40X-25.../dp/B005Q0GTHW
which has a 10 MP camera attachment.

They are both supposedly Mac compatible but I don't have any firsthand knowledge.

Not all AmScope microscopes with digital cameras are Mac compatible so be sure to double check that if you decide on another one.

BTW, ignore the idiots that have nothing to contribute and nothing better to do.

[mac-n-sauce]

Originally Posted by jybrick

I have actually been looking for something like this. What I have been leaning towards are two AmScope microscopes.

http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-40X-25.../dp/B0080C8MR8
which is a 2MP camera attachment and

http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-40X-25.../dp/B005Q0GTHW
which has a 10 MP camera attachment.

They are both supposedly Mac compatible but I don't have any firsthand knowledge.

BTW, ignore the idiots that have nothing to contribute and nothing better to do.

If you go on Amscope.com they use an "MA" in the model number description of the Mac compatible microscope. For example Model MA500.
Also, not sure you are aware, but you can by the Microscope and generally choose what ever Digital piece you want to attach to it. They are a great help to talk to on the phone. Just tell them what you are trying to do and they will point you to the right scope. Your first link I do not believe is the mac compatible, but the second is.

[franklinmontoya]

http://www.iscopecorp.com/microscope...slide-kit.html