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USB Microscope $49.99 telescope $120 @ ALDI

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USB Microscope $49.99 telescope $120 @ ALDI
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gimli on 27/07/2015 - 09:41 aldi.com.au (761 clicks)
Last edited 27/07/2015 - 20:19 by 2 other users

I remember when I got a microscope for my 12th Birthday, USB's didn't exist back then.

You had to draw what you saw, through the lens.

But with this microscope you can take photos. With most scientific journal requesting photos of microscopic findings these days, I believe it will be easier for you to get a publication in a reputable journal!

As for cost it is only $49.

10x, 60x and 200x magnification

1.3MP camera

Photo and video function

USB 2.0 connector

Includes storage container with 12 slides, 3 sample flasks, a culture dish and tweezers

but at this price this is pretty good.

A review for those interested

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  • nocure on 27/07/2015 - 09:42
    +4

    Spelling in the title

  • jv on 27/07/2015 - 09:46
    -1

    How much does it normally cost?

    • gimli on 27/07/2015 - 10:40
      +4

      How much does it normally cost?

      • BigBrother on 27/07/2015 - 10:44

        Exactly Jubba, How much does it normally cost?

        • gimli on 27/07/2015 - 10:46

          £29.99

        • sauron256 on 27/07/2015 - 11:05

          @jubba:
          How much does it normally cost?

        • gimli on 27/07/2015 - 11:17
          +1

          @sauron256:

          How's mordor these days?

        • sauron256 on 27/07/2015 - 12:49
          +5

          @jubba:
          Haven't been outside much lately.

          One does not simply walk in Mordor.

  • FranklyEarnest on 27/07/2015 - 09:49
    +6

    Can get similar from fleabay for around $15 delivered

    • gimli on 27/07/2015 - 10:42
      -1

      Not the quite the same

  • pmupsinep on 27/07/2015 - 09:51
    +1

    Not a bargain. Should be in forums.

  • bargaino on 27/07/2015 - 10:12
    +2

    You had to draw what you saw, through the lens. But with this microscope you can take photos.

    When I was a kid, we took photos through the microscope, with a normal camera. No attachment needed even.
    Only took an hour in the darkroom to process the picture. Ah, the smell of acetic acid in the morning …

  • WaywardOne on 27/07/2015 - 10:34
    +2

    Only Windows drivers :(

    • bargaino on 27/07/2015 - 12:16

      Only Windows needs drivers?
      Almost certainly uses standard USB webcam protocol. You might need to configure your OSX/linux system to recognise the USB device ID though?
      Lots of things that need drivers for Windows "just work" under Linux.

    • windix on 27/07/2015 - 20:05
      +1

      I have one and it works fine under Mac OS X

  • syousef on 27/07/2015 - 12:10

    I got this for $25 last time they brought it out and reduced it to half price (about 6 months ago). It's not bad at all for what it is. Had a great time looking at things with my kid. Less fun but very interesting was verifying those specs in the dog bowl were fleas. Don't expect CSI style pictures. The IQ is so so but definitely usable. The software isn't very user friendly but it does seem to be reasonably stable.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2015 - 12:43
    +5

    Same specs as 5 years ago. 1.3MP camera - wow where did they find those!

    • syousef on 27/07/2015 - 17:25

      It's cheap so the optics are cheap. I don't think you'd see more quality out of increasing the megapixels, just increased file size.

      Serious microscopes cost hundreds or thousands. I picked this thing up for $25. Can't complain.

  • freefall101 on 27/07/2015 - 19:48

    Really good price on the telescope, about half of what anyone else charges. Hell, half of what amazon UK charges.

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