Product ReviewsCelestron 44308 Digital Microscope Pro 5 MP Handheld High Resolution

Great detail and image quality

I looked at most of those "cheap: digital microscopes on eBay, with everything from 1 MP on up. None really impressed me. When I saw the Celestron line, I checked the PRO model out, and decided to purchase it based on the MP, and the fact that it has some nice features, like a hand held shutter to capture the image, and brightness and zoom control. I had a question about a feature, and called Celestron in Ca. They really helped me out. Couldn't have asked for better!
I am using this item for cataloging my stamp collection. Great to use to find the "secret" marks in certain stamps. I have one of their telescopes, and accessories, and bought this item primarily because of the company name.
The base that holds the microscope is well made, although I wish it could have a longer focus pole to move the microscope up higher for when I want less magnification. But am happy with this, as I can remove the microscope head, and handhold it, still using the built in shutter on the USB cable.
I am very satisfied with this purchase, and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an instrument of very good quality.
For the price, it is a great investment!!!Read full review...

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Disappointing

It works, but I am disappointed and wish I had saved my money. It is fussy to handle and difficult to focus, with an extremely limited depth of field that is especially noticeable if the device is not oriented strictly perpendicular to the surface of the object under scrutiny. I expected more from a Celestron branded product. So, it works - just not as well as I expected and I rarely use it, as I prefer small censor digital cameras and other closeup photo solutions. Just MY take ... your mileage may vary. Read full review...

best in it's class (magnify 20X) for price and performance.

I think you'll have to spend a LOT more money to get anything better. The small range of magnification, coupled with magnification from an application like "paint", will give you a very good print.
The program that comes with this magnifier, is easy to install, and easy to use.
If you need to look at something that is too big for the stand (stage), you can turn the scope around on it's mounting post and put a weight on the base and have it look over the edge of your desk. (build up staging surface on a drawer that you pull out of the desk).
Very portable. You can take your laptop and this scope into the field!
I wish there was a little easier way to "fine adjust" the focus, without putting too much pressure on the whole setup.Read full review...

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best deal in category

the product is excellent, software is also good, in some situations lighting needs to be changed to something else like a high intensity single LED for example. The base/stand is wobbly at high res. or high mag. so either a different one or improving the existing one worked for me. The color rendering is good. Read full review...

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Very handy gadget.

I have to put small mag photos of items in my engineering reports for failure analysis. This magnification range is good for me, and the shot goes directly into a photo file. The resolution is more than adequate for the presentation media I use (laser printers and computer screens). Great addition to my tools.Read full review...

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Better Photo Software is needed

Its critical you have a level place to operate the camera. Good lighting is needed as well.
I've taken 100 pictures of coins so far and it will get the job done provided you have patience and additional photo shop software to develop the photos so you can easily appreciate the detail this device can produce. I typically make the photos, and transfer the images to another software that allows more filtering of the image, inserting markers to identify image specifics and labeling for each respective photo. Even at 200X magnification, producing an image that clearly shows an RPM or OMM, is tough to do, especially if you are transferring the image via internet or for publication in a document. Image quality is good but not as good as I expected it to be.

Overall rating: Product quality B+, PhotoShop Software C-, Image quality B,
Camera operation: A.

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Great value and compact.

Pro's Item work better than I expected. Simple to use and quality clear picture can be taken, exultant for viewing coins so far will be using it for some gem stones soon as well as other odds and ends. I feel it is worth more than I paid for.

Con's you have to dig into the website to find out there is 2 different models of this microscope A and B have different features. A which is what the box said it has a camera switch in the cord and is not marked, B does not have a switch and was in the box, it does not have the switch for the camera. The instructions did not say there was a A and B.

I hope this helps someone else down the path of using this. Read full review...

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Excellent item for the price point

This is an excellent product for the price point. Great for moderate precision inspection. I only wish you had the next level up in caliber. I would certainly be willing to pay more for that.

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great budget microscope

Very easy to use just run the disc and turn it on. Also it works great with our new hp lap top with Windows ten no glitches or problems.

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Celestron 5.0 MP USB scope

Very easy to use, good quality pictures. highly recommended.

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