Review on 🔬 Jiusion 40-1000x USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with 8 LED, OTG Adapter and Metal Stand - Mac, Windows 7/8/10, Android, Linux Compatible by Michael Hogate

Conclusion: This is the exact same camera that dozens of vendors at Revain sell. I've researched quite a few of them (much more than the $20 purchase) and I personally felt better about this seller than the others for at least making their own camera app. Other sellers seem to just be warehouses and don't really care about their products. If you have a 3D printer (so you can build your own stand) or if you can find this camera with a sturdier/sturdier stand (designed and constructed on purpose and specifically for this purpose) this is a great buy. If not, pay more money for a device with better standing, because this seemingly insignificant detail makes or breaks this product. Why 4 Stars: The microscope itself is larger than I would expect for $20. The picture is sharp, it can take pictures at a resolution befitting a camera in this price range (very low resolution compared to digital cameras, but that's $20!), and it's easy to use. There really isn't much or much that can go wrong. I don't use Windows, so I can't comment on the functionality of the "SNAP" or "ZOOM" buttons, which according to the manufacturer are only available on Windows, but I've used this microscope to capture images and videos on macOS, Linux and Android. It works as advertised on all these platforms. However, the kickstand makes it unusable as is. The stand is too light, too flimsy and can't hold the camera properly in place when you're adjusting the focus, for example. It's just bad design. And when you need to focus on something as small as a millimeter, the unstable stand makes the camera completely unusable. thingiverse. If I didn't have a 3D printer I would either be very disappointed with this device or would return it for something with better standing (at a higher price point I'm sure). Since doing this I've been able to get it working perfectly for my needs and I'm happy with the purchase. Added note: Some of the negative reviews show general confusion about this device. The apparent "zoom" button is actually a "focus" button, and the zoom level is the 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's not the case with this 'zoom' feature - you 'zoom' by bringing the camera closer to the subject and then using the knob labeled '40X - 1000X' to focus. It's confusing that the knob says "40X - 1000X" because that's the focus control!