I'm a stock photographer and I wanted to learn photomicrography. After testing 7 inexpensive digital microscopes ($50-$300), most of the images produced were too grainy/blurry at full magnification, this tool finally worked. Image quality doesn't seem to be a big issue for manufacturers, and according to reviews, this isn't an issue for most users. The resulting images must be at least 6 megapixels and 100% sharp. I can get these results with this microscope. The 14 megapixel camera transmits 1920x1080 (sic) images directly to your computer. It comes with dedicated software, but the basic MS app "Camera" works fine. The Scope software allows for measurements, scaling, etc. that are not needed when the image is the end result. There's still some noise (e.g. graininess) in images and the focusing mechanism, while smooth, can be tricky but easy to beat. performed one of the others I tested. Focusing and stability are precise enough to take multiple shots with slightly different focus points, allowing you to stack focus later. I post-process the images with Topaz deNoise to remove noise and GigaAI to bring out the details and increase the resolution to 6 MP (3000 x 2000) (these programs were not sufficient to view most images from other microscopes to rescue). Since I run these programs in batches throughout the night, I only spend about 10-15 minutes per frame. The results are accepted by microstock agencies that need a clear picture when viewed at 100% scale.
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