200X USB Digital Coin MICROSCOPE & SMALL STAND BUNDLE Inspect tiny mintmarks & variations on your PC monitor! Start Price USD 153.99 Current Price USD 153.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, June 30, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Salt Lake City, Utah See more about '200X USB Digital Coin MICROSCOPE & SMALL STAND BUNDLE' Description This listing is for our AMAZING MICROSCOPE and 3 Fixed Position STAND in one combined BUNDLE!!Click the "PLAY" buttons below to take a look at our new demo videos: Take close-up photos (and videos!) of your precious coins, stamps, JEWELRY, GEMSTONES, art and more... Some of the images in this listing have NOT been cropped or manipulated but are of actual "raw" unedited images to show actual results from the microscope.  You can obtain even better results "post-production", if you edit and manipulate your image to suit your needs. Start taking images like these (this is just a Cubic Zirconia ring but real diamonds probably look a lot better)... > These two images (the image above and the image below) were taken just minutes after installing the camera and the included easy-to-use software CD (notice the depth of field)... This special BUNDLE listing is for one microscope with software CD, and an extra three position stand... The three position stand is useful for processing lots of small items without having to make too many adjustments. The stand is worth at least an additional $24.99 but is included with this bundle.  The two small adapters (clear cylinders) at the top are removed and inserted to change the height of the stand which changes the width of your field of vision... The microscope is in the shape of a hand held pen with a focus dial at the fingertip which takes a little bit of force to move so as to not change the focus to dramatically at once. It feels like a big marker... Images are seen on your easily seen on your computer (big screens are even better of course) instead of through an uncomfortable rubber eye piece... When you have your subject in focus, just click your mouse to capture a photo, or even record video (just select the "Video" tab in the software instead of the "Picture" tab). No memory cards to mess with and put in and take out. It connects to your computer with a USB cable. No expensive cards to install on your computer. Your images are instantly placed on your computer, taking less steps and using less time than camera connections. You can even add a helpful caption to your photo to help keep your work organized.  Some small font text is seen at the top left of this photo with a time and date stamp at the bottom left as well... Here are some photos of the microscope in action. Notice the LED lights... This listing is for one microscope, a small black cradle to store the microscope upright, and a video/image capture software program CD. If you were to try to shop around online and buy a simular image and video capture program online it would cost $40 to $50, and wouldn't have all of these unique features. This microscope has an infinite number of other applications... Here are some more examples of what we captured within minutes of installing the microscope for the first time (the two photos shown below).  Even better results can be achieved by using diffuse translucent light.  Natural light is best but photo studio lights with diffusers can work great.  You can also adjust the exposure settings, manual color balance and brightness controls, etc. but these images were taken starting out with an automatic setting without using diffuse lighting, etc.  Remember, the ring in the photos is just a Cubic Zirconia ring and the gold coin is in poor condition--we're working on getting some images of high-end fine jewelry, loose stones, etc. to really show off the capabilities... Features:Resolution: 640x480 pixelsMagnification: 10~50X, 200X ContinuousPixels: 0.3M Video frame Rate: up to 30 frame-per-secondIllumination: built-in 4 white LEDsCompatible Systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and most MAC OSs**MAC USERS, please verify your Mac's operating system version with us before bidding, because not all Mac operating systems are fully supported.Save File format: BMP, JPG, AVICable length: 6 feet / 180 cmAutomatic or manual color balance and controlAutomatic or manual brightness controlProduct Requirements:Intel Pentium III 1G MHz processor or fasterWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP256 MB RAMCD-ROM drive16-bit color display monitor or higherAvailable USB portOne Year Warranty against defects in material and workmanship.  If microscope is defective, it will be repaired or exchanged at no charge.  Warranty does not apply to damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, misapplication, or negligence; to damage caused by unauthorized service.User's Manual: A helpful 31 page User's Manual is included on the CD.  The User's Manual is an Adobe Reader PDF file.  The User's Manual is not in a "Hard Copy" printed book version, but located on the CD.  When the disk is inserted, a menu is displayed.  The User's Manual is available in English, Traditional Chinese, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese and Russian.  But the best way to learn the software is just to install the program and try taking some photos and videos and using the buttons and menu options in the software.  Some of our customers take one or two hours while some take a few.  It depends on your technical skill and desire.  You can always contact us if you need any further assistance or if you have any questions along the way. THIS LISTING IS FOR THE MICROSCOPE AND 3 FIXED POSITION STAND FOR SMALL FLAT ITEMS.  We also highly recommend a Flexible Arm Stand for small to medium items.  We also have some money-saving specials on combination bundles that include the microscope and stands together in one listing.  The stands and bundles are available in our EBAY STORE!!!  Without a nice stand, you have to use the microscope "free hand", which can be a little shaky unless you have the stillness of a yoga master.  It is also possible to create your own stand out of hardware store and lamp store items (clamps and desk lamp arms, etc.) but professional stands like ours are much better and keep your microscope from being damaged from experimenting with homemade stands. Don't let not having a stand stop you from buying just the microscope, because if you buy just the scope and experiment and learn how to use the scope, you can always buy a stand later on, hopefully in our eBay Store.SHIPPING: FREE SHIPPING by USPS Priority Mail IN THE USA.  UPGRADE TO DHL OVERNIGHT FOR ONLY $17.99 MORE (DHL Overnight cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes).  DHL Overnight packages include $100.00 insurance and a tracking number.  INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OUTSIDE the USA are an additional $13.99. PAYMENT: WE ACCEPT PAYPAL and MONEY ORDERS.  PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE.Do the Math:Amazing 200X Digital Microscope retails at: $129.99-$159.99Nice Three Position Stand retails at: $24.99-$29.99Great Image Capture Software retails at: $39.99-$49.99__________________________________________Total Value Estimation: $194.97-$239.97__________________________________________Our opening bid for this bundle is ONLY $153.99 with FREE First Class Mail SHIPPING!Buy it Now in our eBay Store for only $153.99!__________________________________________Customer Raves:"COOLEST MICROSCOPE IVE EVER SEEN!!""Great pictures for my jewelry.""Amazing! Less than 30 min to use and WOW."[Disclaimer from us: the customer learned fast but it might take an hour or two for you to learn how to use it.]"This thing is awesome I love it""Microscope, camera, & software arrived in three days, well packaged & priced!""great images""a vast improvement over simple camera for coins""quick to please, and very fast delivery thank you""What a cool item!!!!! I'm more than happy"__________________________________________QUESTIONS/TECH SUPPORT:EMAIL us by clicking on the "Ask Seller a Question" link at the top of this listing, or CALL us TOLL-FREE 866-856-8363 or at our OFFICE 801-542-9778__________________________________________Recently, a customer asked if we could take a closer look at the half carat diamond featured in our demo video.  Here are four close-up shots of that same diamond: You can see tiny inclusions and flaws on your PC monitor and save them as a photo. Please click on our eBay Store link below to see our other listings, demonstrations and applications: SERIOUS COIN COLLECTORS: Here are some photos, below, of two different silver half dollars that are NGC certified (slabbed).  The Kennedy Half Dollar is PF 70 Ultra Cameo and the Franklin is PF 67.  Proofs, being mirror-like, reflect a lot of light.  Diffused light is best but wasn't used on these quick shots.  The microscope is a nice tool especially if you want to talk about coins to a group, where you could display the computer image on a computer projector screen so everyone can see what you're talking about.  Small details can be looked at for a long period of time instead of straining over a traditional microscope or trying to look through a cumbersome loupe. These half dollars are seen through NGC plastic holder windows. Unfortunately if your slabs have scratches on the windows, those might show up in your photos. Place a Bid!