Opti Tekscope Microscope Advanced Definition Industrial Review

This microscope is great but be aware that it costs less than $100. I use it to photograph medical marijuana that has been prescribed to me. Not only is it fun, but it also helps check my medication for unwanted additives (mold, bugs, hair, etc.). Its main disadvantage is that everything that is not directly centered gets a very strong bokeh effect (out of focus). At maximum magnification, a slight pink cast appears on the outside of the image. But then again, this is a $90 USB scope, not an…

Liked: Sturdy, solid base, easy adjustment knobs. Dislikes: In my initial review, I stated that I couldn't get this device. Work. I found the problem in the meantime (all mine). It has always worked. After being able to use it 10 or more times, there are only two things I don't like. 1. It is very touch sensitive when trying to focus with the focus knob on the top of the barrel. 2. (This is minor and could be improved) The pipe is not marked for alignment. You need to rotate the tube so your…

This is a durable, well made, high quality USB microscope. Unlike some other bulky toy scopes, this one is slim and easy to hold like a pencil if you want to use it that way. It's easy to set up on the stand, and the focus knob on top of the scope is accurate. There is a dial on the USB cable to adjust the brightness of the 8 LEDs inside the head and a button to easily take a picture. I had no problems and am very happy with the purchase. comes with a CD that has a few basic viewers, but I…

This is not a $2,000 professional microscope designed for use by a clinical microbiologist. therefore, it should not be judged by that standard. Instead, it makes an excellent microscope for the amateur, ideal for hobbyists or as an educational toy for a child or teenager. The supplied plastic sheaths are intended for inserting a probe into body cavities. So I'm guessing if you have an earache or hemorrhoids then that could be good for something like that. Or if you have a thorn in your finger;

I've been using other USB microscopes for a number of years - mainly for observing crystals and plants. I liked what they were doing and naively believed their claims of 150-200x magnification. But I wanted to get a new one and spent some time reading reviews to see which one would be better. I'm so glad I chose this because it's amazing and makes all other USB microscopes look like toys for kids in comparison. The rest of the products are cheap plastic with flimsy stands. This is a high…

pond water. You can look at the fine print on a dollar bill or look at an object up close beyond what you normally see. There are two good words to describe a microscope/loupe. magnification and resolution. A large increase is useless if the resolution is not sufficient. Think about what you see when you zoom in on a picture taken with a mobile phone. As you zoom in you see more detail, but eventually the detail stops and zooming in further yields nothing of value. What resolution you need…

I thought this was a great pen microscope/endoscope. For money this is a deal. The stand is made of anodized aluminum. The finish and handling are rough, but it works. The quality of the stand is excellent for the price. The handles are made of ABS plastic. The cable is a white Mac-style USB cable with a dimmer. The dimmer has a freeze button. The focus ring is at the base of the pen and works quite well. The base measures 5-3/4" x 3" and is large enough to accommodate the largest object seen…

This microscope has good magnification but is not strong enough to observe microorganisms in pond water. You can look at the fine print on a dollar bill or look at an object up close beyond what you normally see. There are two good words to describe a microscope/loupe. magnification and resolution. A large increase is useless if the resolution is not sufficient. Think about what you see when you zoom in on a picture taken with a mobile phone. As you zoom in you see more detail, but eventually…