Plugable USB Digital Microscope
We’ve taken a look at a few of Plugable’s products before, and have always been pleasantly surprised. When you get into this price tier, you often have to wade through piles of under-performing products before you find that one gem. Based on our experience, Plugable is the most likely manufacturer to have that gem.
Functionality
The Plugable USB Digital Microscope works a little differently than others. It’s got a unique prime lens that doesn’t require focusing. This means that, no matter where you place it, anything comes through sharp. This allows them to use a flexible camera mount much like the ones you see on a desk lamp. The stand has a large grid in place so you can align your items perfectly. We found this to be excellent for stitching together multiple photos into one large image.
Image Quality
Although they advertise 250x magnification, a more reasonable value is 10x. This is because the manufacturer is factoring in the size of your monitor. That being said, the images are still surprisingly clear. Think along the lines of a high-quality webcam, just with more detail. The colors are much more vibrant on this camera than they are with others. In a way, this makes your images a little more fun and entertaining to look at.
We wouldn’t use this for professional use, but if you’re just playing around it’s as good as anything.
Features
The most important feature of the entire system is it’s simplicity. You just plug it in and go. There is no learning curve needed to figure out a complicated system. If you’ve used a digital camera before, you already know how to use this microscope.
Another bonus feature is the webcam chipset. It’s detected by your computer as a standard webcam. This was done on purpose for compatibility reasons. While other microscopes come with advanced software, this one can be used with anything from video chat to editing suites.
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