Carson Optical MM-640 Microscope Reviews

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Not sure if there are Linux drivers from a third party, its not impossible, since its basically a webcam. Resolution on this model 640 is 640x480 or 0.3 megapixel. Carson also makes a model 740. They don't specify its exact resolution anywhere but they say it is 1.3 megapixel; maybe that equals 1280x1024 (maybe). from Amazon.com This is an uncomplicated instrument that is well designed and works well. The MM-640D microscope can magnify from 26 times to 130 times. It is not the most powerful microscope on the market, but in this price range it is an excellent value. from Amazon.com I bought this primarily to examine screen printing stencils, which it does well, but it is fun and easy to examine just about anything. from Amazon.com I bought this to check my ferrets earwax for earmites. This thing is amazing! from Amazon.com I purchased this as a present for my father who is a life long stamp collector to enable him to transfer pictures of his stamps to begin selling them. Although the focal lenght isn't long enough to include the entire stamp, we just made his ability to inspect the face and edges of his stamps VERY easy. from Amazon.com Consequently that will never work for cataloging your coins/stamps or pictures for internet auctions, etc. The basic magnification you need for a camera for coin/stamp collecting is 10X with higher magnification of 20X & 30X for detailed inspection. If this describes your needs let also warn you about microscopes with cameras. The description of the microscope magnification might start at 10X, but when you get it home you find the microscope goes to 10X but the camera will only go down to 20X. from Amazon.com This is an uncomplicated instrument that is well designed and works well. The MM-640D microscope can magnify from 26 times to 130 times. It is not the most powerful microscope on the market, but in this price range it is an excellent value. from Amazon.com this piece is a hoot and a quality piece of equipment. kids love it and professionally speaking, a new pair of glasses from Amazon.com Not sure if there are Linux drivers from a third party, its not impossible, since its basically a webcam. Resolution on this model 640 is 640x480 or 0.3 megapixel. Carson also makes a model 740. They don't specify its exact resolution anywhere but they say it is 1.3 megapixel; maybe that equals 1280x1024 (maybe). from Amazon.com This digital microscope is extremely easy to set up and use. Can capture stills and video. from Bhphotovideo.com