USB Digital Microscope, Bysameyee Handheld 40X-1000X Magnification Endoscope, 8 LED Mini Video Camera for Windows 7/8/10 Mac Linux Android (with OTG)

This bit of kit has proven itself to be really very very good. At the price I half expected it to be a cheap plastic toy microscope and was pleasantly surprised by its quality. It has proved to be very well made bit of kit and performs perfectly well for a multitude of potential uses. Connectivity to my Mac (OS 10.11) via USB is literally plug and play. As a USB 2.0 UVC PC Camera it works fine with Apple's Photo Booth and with Digital Viewer (free web download). However it is worth noting that the Zoom and Snap buttons on the 'scope are unavailable in this configuration and maybe better connected to a PC. Minimal set up provides 'out of the box' use and good documentation is included - if needed. The provided stand, although perfectly functional with some attention, is a little limiting and maybe a bit fiddly. Better - more easily adjusted stands are available and transforms the ease of use. The array of LEDs work well to illuminate the subject being viewed. Overall the resolution of image provided is adequate for the range of magnification and works fine. It is an excellent tool for both workshop and home use. Most of all it is an excellent educational tool and a great present for any budding young scientist. The 'scope is lots of fun and provides endless hours of exploratory activity. The 40X -1000x range of magnification works well and, although maybe not providing views at a cellular level, is really great for examining plant and insect life in finer detail. Pictured is the stylus from my record player that has now been inspected for wear and cleaned... and an ant's head. Great value, good quality and a very good buy.

What a wonderful microscope It feels to be well constructed and came with solid a zip-case that holds the microscope and stand securely. There is also a little additional space to add a few tools (Tweezers probes etc) While not exactly plug and play with my PC and phone it was very quick to get set up. The photos were taken in around 10 minutes from opening the box. A good set of setup instructions come with the microscope. (The supplier’s website has these also if like me you need a larger font.) Adjustable illumination is a nice feature and useful, for example, when looking a circuit board that have a protective (reflective) varnish. Not that this is its intended use, it was the first thing that came to hand Very good magnification. The picture quality is sharp and doesn’t show any distortion around the edges throughout the magnification range. I can see me having a lot of fun with this and suspect that once on the desk in my study will spend little time back in its case! All in all, good hobby microscope that is easy to use and portable. I suspect it would be a useful addition to an inspection workshop or field engineer (Could have done with this 20 years ago!)

I bought this to get a closer look at natural objects foraged on walks and because it was affordable. Easy to use once you realise it only focuses at close range. It would be even better if you were able to focus on something slightly further away, say 15mm. (There is a hack for this on youtube but it involves taking the microscope apart to shorten the length between lens and sensor). I am very pleased with it overall. Pictures show the texture of a very small leaf and the tip of a plant less than 10 mm across

The drivers for this are not compatible with core isolation on Win11. The only way to install is to turn off core isolation; once the drivers are loaded isolation cannot be turned on. The supplied stand is lightweight so it tends to fall over. A scale is supplied so the size of objects can be estimated and I find it much easier to view images on screen as opposed to looking through a lens. With a better stand this could be very useful. Edit With the Bysameeyee stand the microscope is much more usable as the zoom can be set on the rotary control on the microscope and fine focussing done with the rack and pinion on the stand. Part of the zoom range is within the clear lens hood and only possible to use with small objects. The magnification depends on the size of the window or monitor screen. Maximum magnification full screen on my 290 mm wide screen is X285 when the focus is about 4.5mm from the clear lens hood. When the supplied scale is in contact with the clear lens hood the magnification is X73, at about 22mm from clear lens hood the magnification is X40. The first image is part of a steel rule with 1mm divisions, the second part of the supplied scale with 0.1mm squares. The main problem remains that the supplied driver is not compatible with core isolation in Windows 11 and there is no uninstall option. Trying to uninstall the software in Control Panel produces an error message reporting missing uninstall.dll. I restored a backup of my operating system made before I installed the Amcam software, then the microscope worked perfectly without installing any additional software so no problems with core isolation. This is now a very interesting item to use and the support I have had as been very good so I have now given it five stars. I suggest if you buy one try it without installing any software and maybe fasten the supplyed stand to a more substantial base.

Cons: - stated magnification is just number that can't be comapred with real scopes - mount is flimsy and hard to use on max magnification, you'd rather attach it to something sturdy - focusing distance moves when you adjust magnification and for significant part of the range it is inside the scope tube, as a result it is only usable close to 1000x and from the middle of the range down to 40x - case quality is super low Pros: - its a UVC webcam and works with any software, visible as /dev/videoX. can just use vlc. - picture quality is ok-ish

I was very surprised how good this microscope is. For the money paid it was exceptional value. I've attached a photo of a hallmark I was trying to decipher, the microscope made it very easy. The only downside is the stand has very limited adjustment, but there is an optional adjustable stand which easily fixes this. Overall I'm very pleased.

What a great little microscope, (5 Stars) It looks and feels to be well put together and even came with a zip-case that keep everything together. There's even room for a couple of screw drivers in my case. It was pretty simple set up almost plug and play. I like the adjustable 8 LED illumination feature, this is helpful with anything under the Microscope that glare. Setup instructions come with the microscope but you can always download them from the web site. Very good magnification. The picture quality is sharp and doesn’t show any distortion around the edges Throughout the magnification range. I can see this being very useful for me. All in all, a very good microscope for the price that is easy to use and I will be using this microscope mainly for circuit boards and have found it very useful. My Name is Derek and I am Very Happy with the Product.

To use on an Apple MacBook, simply go to apps and open up Photo Booth. Choose your camera from the drop down list of cameras and voila, it works! The microscope needs a level surface to work properly, the stand it comes with is a bit finicky, you can cut the bottom of the stand (cloth) and add some weight in the gap. A small piece of lead does the trick and its now steady as a rock. There are stands for sale but this one will work fine once adapted. The device uses a small scroll mechanism to focus, but it works fine once you get used to it. First use was to look for hay mites, difficult to see by eye but under this microscope they are seen quite clearly and I'm sure most pests to either plants or pets could be spotted with ease. For that reason the microscope has paid for itself on day one. If you keep small pets, this is VERY handy. Was able to identify hay mites with ease. Whilst many small pets will have hay mites you need to keep an eye on numbers. Not sure how the button to snap photos works, but whatever app you use to open up the microscope will allow you take photos or videos. It makes a great present for kids. They will learn a lot about the world around us. I'd imagine both adults and kids will be fascinated by the things they find in the garden, it opens up your eyes to a world that is happening on a micro scale. It shows the sheer beauty and design of insects and plants and brings a simple joy. Its hard not to smile as you focus on the job at hand. I also spotted tons of fossils in common garden stones, sold by garden centres. In fact, many rocks contain fossils that are tiny and impossible to see without a microscope. Seems well made apart from the stand which needs just a few more grams of weight on there to make it steady. Using this by hand is near impossible, microscopes need a stand as the slightest movement can make you lose focus. Have plugged into phone and it works fine and many use this for stamps, money and things you may need to investigate on the go. Have used small microscopes which cannot be plugged into a computer. They are decent but a strain on the eyes to the point were its uncomfortable. If your of a certain age you know what I mean there. Having the means to view via a laptop screen makes things so much easier. No more headaches! Very handy for soldering and investigating circuitry also.