Jiusion 40 to 1000x Magnification Endoscope, 8 LED USB 2.0 Digital Microscope, Mini Camera with OTG Adapter Metal Stand, Compatible with Mac Windows 7 8 10 11 Android Linux Chrome Not for iPhone/iPad

This digital microscope is OUTSTANDING and very easy to use. The capability of this little technological tool is awesome and you would have paid several hundred dollars for this capability just few years ago. First off - I read a lot of the negative comments before buying and I attribute almost all of them to operator error, incompetence, or obsolete computer/phone equipment that they tried to connect with the camera. I read through the directions before starting to install the camera and while in need of some editing of the English, they were pretty clear and easy for me to understand. My laptop is a Dell with i5 processor, 8 gig of RAM, and Windows 10. I installed the drivers from the enclosed CD and they worked fine. It is not "Plug and Play", but you simply open the CD folder and click on "autorun.exe" then "setup" and then "install". Pretty easy even for this old guy. There was no need to load the "Dotnetfix" file mentioned in the directions because it is already in Windows 10. A lot of people mentioned the small stand in their negative reviews as being cheap and useless. Again, I believe this is 100% operator error because the stand works just fine. If you set it up correctly the camera is almost vertical in the stand and the camera is between you and the stand base. It DOES NOT tip over if you have it positioned this way. I attached a couple photos of a ballpoint pen and a bug that I took with no additional editing. The software has lots of editing options that I am still exploring. I also recorded a video of the bug as I moved it with a pen. The video file was too large to attach to this review, but this is an incredible capability to be able to shoot video of a microscopic image. Overall, I rate this microscope 5 Stars and plan to buy one for each of my grandchildren since this is truly an incredible scientific tool for a super low price.

This is no toy - it has the sense of professionalism from a high-level microscope manufacturer - not just a camera slapped in an enclose and labeled "microscope". From the magnification steps, focus, depth of field and locating tip to the rotation indentations, this is a very capable device. I was very impressed with its magnification and image ability - it is far better than I expected. The stand is not as bad as most are remarking it as. My first thought was the base needed to be a suction cup, but in use the 'scope likely needs to be moved around so the foam is actually a very suitable in that type of use. Yes, there are times when a suction cup is applicable, but while in use, especially with the locating piece (the clear piece) it is a perfectly functioning stand. (The only thing that can legitimately be criticized, IMO, is the difference in friction between the two different ball and socket joints, and that is a high-detail issue.) The general instructions are very informative and complete, but I had problems with the software on the disc; they were installable from the online version. AMCAP is good and will be my most used software; CoolingTech looks good for annotations and measurement, but I haven't figured out how to use it; I stayed away from Xploview since my anti-virus software didn't like its installation link (I am hoping this is a false-alarm). The included sample card is also very appreciated. Here, one can see that micron-level viewing is possible. If your smartphone or tablet is having problems while using OTG as "transfer error", it is probably a power source issue from the host. My tablet nor phone were able to handle the device, but the tablet could work when I used its power supply cable (not possible with my phone). No problems on the PC. BTW, the convertible USB-A, micro-B (micro USB) is ingenious. The backing from the seller is also very reassuring.

Bottom line: This is the same exact camera sold by dozens of sellers on Amazon. I did a fair amount of research on quite a few of them (way more than the $20 purchase was worth), and I personally felt better about this seller than others because of the fact that they at least made their own app for the camera. The other sellers appear to be just warehouses and don't really have an interest in their products. If you have a 3D printer (so you can make your own stand) or can find this camera with a more stable/sturdy stand (one that was designed and engineered intentionally and specifically for this purpose), it's a great purchase. If not, pay more money for a unit with a better stand, because that seemingly unimportant detail makes or breaks this product. Why 4 stars: The microscope itself is more than I would would expect for $20. The image is clear, it can take pictures of a resolution that is appropriate for a camera in this price range (very low resolution compared to digital cameras, but it's $20!), and it is simple to operate. There really isn't much to it or much that can go wrong. I don't use Windows, so I can't comment on the "SNAP" or "ZOOM" button functionality, which the manufacturer makes clear is only available in Windows, but I have had this microscope taking pictures and video from macOS, Linux and Android. It works as advertised on all of those platforms. However, the stand makes it unusable as-is. The stand is too light, too flimsy, and cannot properly hold the camera in place while doing things like adjusting the focus. It's just a bad design. And when you need to focus on something that is fractions of a millimeter in size, having a stand that is not stable makes a camera entirely useless. I made my unit usable by 3D printing a stand and a better focusing mechanism, which were available at Thingiverse. If I did not have a 3D printer, I would either be very frustrated by this unit or I would be returning it to get something with a better stand (at a higher price, I'm sure). Since I do, I was able to make it work perfectly for my needs, and I'm happy about the purchase. Added note: Some of the negative reviews reveal a common confusion about this device. The apparent "zoom" knob is really a "focus" knob and the the magnification level is a product of the camera's distance from the subject. On a standard digital camera, "zoom" causes the lens to move while the device remains stationary. That is not the case with this "zoom" feature - you "zoom" by moving the camera closer to the subject and then use the knob that's labeled "40X - 1000X" to focus. It's confusing that the knob is labeled "40X - 1000X" because that's the focus control!

I was surprised by the quality and ease of operation of this Jiusion microscope. Although I am not a numismatist, I've enjoyed looking at coins and bills under this microscope and look forward to viewing a few nature specimens as well. I used a conventional microscope at work years ago and, by comparison, find it more pleasurable to view an enlarged object on my computer monitor than directly through a microscope's ocular lens. With the zoom button, I achieved magnification of about 150X. To demonstrate this, I used a tape measure over the coin to demonstrate the width of a facial feature in mm. Then I magnified the image using the zoom button and measured the same facial feature on my monitor. The PX2325/AMCAP software was easy to install and use on my Windows 10 computer. My 6 and 12 year old grandchildren played with the microscope today, and both were fascinated. For those accustomed to using a traditional microscope: this scope does not have a coarse and fine adjustment, just a single wheel that serves both functions plus the zoom button, which provides 4 levels of magnification. I was not happy with the stand initially provided with this scope. On email request, Jiusion kindly sent me their superior new stand and carrying case. With the newer stand, the microscope is securely supported , and the user can attend to the image rather than balancing the scope. For the cost, I think this is an excellent product if the newer stand is included. My 5 star rating is based on the assumption that the seller will supply the newer stand with the microscope. Jiusion does provide a flexible, transparent, calibration ruler with the microscope. A few thin, clear, plastic disks that could serve as slides on which various specimens could be viewed under the microscope would also be an inexpensive and welcome addition to the package .

I am quite impressed by the quality of this microscope for the price. When the software works (will get to that in a second), the whole package works flawlessly. Great quality from the microscope, zoom works great, light is more than adequate. Really, the hardware is great. The software, on the other hand - is awful. They say for Android (I have a Pixel 2XL) to get a handful of apps. I installed each of them - and could only get one to work. And it worked intermittently. I'd plug the camera in and I'd say like 10% of the time the app recognized the camera. That said, when it worked, it worked well. Since the Android apps didn't work great - I decided to install the windows software. My laptop doesn't have a CD drive, so I used the link provided. It took me to a google drive link (sketchy) - which worked fine. Downloaded, installed, and it opened and picked up the camera immediately - and works perfectly fine. MY MAIN BEEF is that after I installed the app - I keep getting a Windows message about there not being a default mail client installed. I don't know what the hell that's about - but I don't think the timing is a coincidence. I've ran malbytes anti-malware and windows defender, but it didn't pick anything up. I'm pretty sure the software installed a virus.

We recommend following the written instructions - go to the website to download the drivers and/or programs/apps to get it working. Once that was done - easily, mind you - we were up and running. (We originally tried installing the program/app from the provided CD. We weren't able to install the programs or really understand what needed to be done with the CD... The initial set up was disappointing and a struggle. Once we went to the website, it was a quick, easy installation.) The kids are having a ball using it and exploring different things (fabrics, lichen, wings, raisins and more). Of course we would wish for a higher resolution image. But, that also, of course, would come with a higher price. If you were to ever print anything, it would probably be roughly a 2"x2" image (print quality). For viewing on screen and sharing with friends/family, this isn't an issue. (Picture quality: 5 stars - captures clear images, provided the microscope is steady.)_ The only thing that really caught us off guard was that the "zoom" isn't really a "zoom." It's a "focus" setting. (Not a problem, just worded weird for what we expected it to do.) (Zoom: 3 stars - It's not really a "zoom." It's a "focus.") Built in light: 5 stars - works great. and love the dimming feature. Bottom line: It's a great item for the kids to use in exploring their surrounding environment on a whole new level. We think it's worth the purchase. (We have only used the PC/desktop version. yet to explore the mobile device option.)

The _microscope_ itself is excellent for the price - at least image quality-wise. If the resolution were higher I'd be willing to pay $100 for the endoscope itself, but since it's basically VGA resolution (640x460) - not even 1 megapixel - it's really worth less than $50. But, the image quality is quite good so for IQ I grant 4 stars. The depth of field is very narrow, but that's NOT a negative, because this is typical of microscopes. My antique but still very usable lab microscope has an extremely narrow field of view. The built-in light is very good and is adjustable via a dial on the USB cord. The stand on the other hand, is a piece of poop; I mean, it's insultingly bad. They used an acrylic slipring which clips into a slot on the microscope, and it broke the second time I inserted the scope into the band. The issue is they used what appears to be acrylic with a very thin molding that is actually slightly narrower at the center where the ball mount extends from the clip, so at the post the stress point is extemely high. The acrylic has zero fibre for reinforcement, and is very brittle, so it snaps in half at the midpoint of the post. To fix it you need to use epoxy resin and either milled glass or simply glass mat to give it strength. The mount is so bad, I will echo another review that the seller should PAY the customer $50 to accept the mount with the camera, so really, the real price for this macro camera should really be free with an instant rebate of $25.00. The mount really is that bad, because I guarantee on the first day you will no longer have a microscope, but merely a macro camera with an extremely thin depth of field. And, the problem with using it as a macro camera with this thin depth of field, is the controls are designed for stand use, not handheld use, so even if you are a pianist or keyboardist with large hands and good dexterity and can reach an octave plus two notes on a piano, you will still struggle to use the camera one-handed and be able to adjust focus AND be able to snap the photo. To accomplish this, you must hold the camera very awkwardly, such that it becomes very difficult to aim and center the subject into the objective's view. So the bottom line is, this kit as sold is worth negative $25.00. The kit really is that infuriating between the mount design and durability (or really, lack of engineering, QC, and durability) and the control layout it ruins the experience. If the shutter/"snap" button were placed next to the focus wheel, integrated into the focus wheel (like a mouse scrollbutton (scroll + push) or car tilt+push steering wheel infotainment control), or otherwise redesigned for single-hand operation, I really wouldn't care that the mount is only going to work for two or three uses and will be broken on the first day. Did I mention the mount for the stand really stinks? In case I forgot to mention it, the stand is insultingly poor quality and durability and is likely to break on the first day - perhaps even the very first use if you are not very careful with your equipment. Don't treat it like you do commercial or lab gear because the mount is a delicate, fragile snowflake made of pixie dust. It may as well be made of an old-school propane lantern mantle which crumbles into dust with the slightest possible touch. And the camera mount is fragile, so be careful with it because it will probably break on the first day. In case I forgot to mention it, the camera mount is not sturdy, so be careful with it. By the way, the camera mount is pretty lousy. I just felt I should throw that out there, so that you're aware. (I'll be looking for STLs for a replacement mount or designing one when my 3D printer arrives - I wish that reworking cheap Chinese goods wasn't the norm - even if it's cheap and from China, it should last at least as long as the warranty period without having to reengineer it)

My wife and I bought this for our young children as a way to be introduced to the microscopic world, and I am more than impressed. Not only that, but my kids are absolutely entranced by what they are now able to see. My house runs exclusively on Linux (Kubuntu on our desktops, and Debian on our home server), and this Microscope works with VLC out of the box. Just load VLC, select Media, then Open Capture Device, then Video device name (mine was /dev/video1), then select NTSC as the video standard, then press Play. Any Video4Linux software should be able to drive the microscope, through. I used VLC right off the bat, because I knew it would work. Before buying the microscope, I had read the reviews. There was a lot of negativity about the stand, but I have found it to be adequate. So far, though, my kids have eschewed the stand for free-hand use, so I haven't really put it through any type of serious testing. The convenience of being able to just move the microscope from subject to subject as if it were just a pen to be used to write on different surfaces is fantastic. I have only ever used old-style microscopes that sat on a desk, and required subjects to be put onto slides that were then inserted into the microscope via slides. That seems so ancient now. We've had it hooked up to one of my kids' computers for about half an hour, and they're already arguing about who gets to use it, so I immediately ordered another one. My older son told me it's better than virtual reality (we bought Oculus Quests recently), though I'm pretty sure that sentiment is just because of the newness of the microscope. Being able to see everything on the computer monitor has been awesome! The images are clear, and being able to record videos of what the microscope sees is addictive. Once the kids are done with it, and I get a turn, I'll post a video showing the microscope's abilities. The LED's around the camera provide a VERY good source of light for the microscope, and help to produce excellent imagery.

This microscope is extremely useful for showing details of many objects, without the need to destroy the object. However, prepared objects between slides can be studied as well. Attached a screen copy with S-EYE (the software) connected to the Jiusion USB microscope. You see dried coffee on a plastic slide. The microscope is adjusted to about 1000 times. A disadvantage is that the transparant plastic safety cap at the front of the microscope should be removed first to reach 1000 times.

Lo probé en una laptop y no tuve problema alguno lo reconoció de inmediato y después me dio imagen la verdad me quede sorprendido lo fácil que es de usar y sobretodo la calidad de imagen, pude ver de cerca una hormiga y logre verla de una manera nunca vista, al igual con un billete es fácil ver detalles que el ojo humano no logra captar, tiene muchas muchas funciones yo lo estoy ocupando para soldar componentes de celulares y me super facilita el trabajo y mas con los 8 leds que son de gran ayuda y me gusta mucho por que puedes controlar el nivel de luz de bajo hasta alto. La caja viene con instrucciones para instalar pero todo es intuitivo y no fue necesario en mi ncaso. Cuando la cámara se conecta a un USB en la computadora, las luces de la lente se encienden y en ese caso podemos estar seguros que esta lista la cámara para funcionar. En la caja viene un adaptador tipo c para celular que es realmente útil y viene ademas con un mini soporte aunque se cae a veces pero cumple con el propósito. En realidad me gusto bastante y volvería a comprar mas microscopios están en un excelente precio y sobre todo tiene una buena calidad, los botones del costado uno ayuda para hacer zoom y el otro no lo eh ocupado creo que es para tomar captura.

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Lo he utilizado para muchas cosas y sorprende su calidad por el precio. Tiene una capacidad muy alta para ver a niveles muy pequeños, obviamente no es profesional pero por su precio es muy bueno. Me ha servido para todo lo que he necesitado, es pequeño y manejable.

C'est pratique et facile à utiliser, une bonne qualité de l'image qui est important et essentiel, le prix est raisonnable, parfait pour un petit budget.