Reviews: Jiusion Magnification Endoscope Microscope Compatible

While costmo tell us The microscope is worth $20. Pay someone $50 to take the stand off your hands!.

Bottom line:
This is the same exact camera sold by dozens of sellers on Amazon. I did a fair amount of research on quite a few of them (way more than the $20 purchase was worth), and I personally felt better about this seller than others because of the fact that they at least made their own app for the camera. The other sellers appear to be just warehouses and don't really have an interest in their products. If you have a 3D printer (so you can make your own stand) or can find this camera with a more stable/sturdy stand (one that was designed and engineered intentionally and specifically for this purpose), it's a great purchase. If not, pay more money for a unit with a better stand, because that seemingly unimportant detail makes or breaks this product.

Why 4 stars:
The microscope itself is more than I would would expect for $20. The image is clear, it can take pictures of a resolution that is appropriate for a camera in this price range (very low resolution compared to digital cameras, but it's $20!), and it is simple to operate. There really isn't much to it or much that can go wrong. I don't use Windows, so I can't comment on the "SNAP" or "ZOOM" button functionality, which the manufacturer makes clear is only available in Windows, but I have had this microscope taking pictures and video from macOS, Linux and Android. It works as advertised on all of those platforms.

However, the stand makes it unusable as-is. The stand is too light, too flimsy, and cannot properly hold the camera in place while doing things like adjusting the focus. It's just a bad design. And when you need to focus on something that is fractions of a millimeter in size, having a stand that is not stable makes a camera entirely useless.

I made my unit usable by 3D printing a stand and a better focusing mechanism, which were available at Thingiverse.

If I did not have a 3D printer, I would either be very frustrated by this unit or I would be returning it to get something with a better stand (at a higher price, I'm sure). Since I do, I was able to make it work perfectly for my needs, and I'm happy about the purchase.

Added note: Some of the negative reviews reveal a common confusion about this device. The apparent "zoom" knob is really a "focus" knob and the the magnification level is a product of the camera's distance from the subject. On a standard digital camera, "zoom" causes the lens to move while the device remains stationary. That is not the case with this "zoom" feature - you "zoom" by moving the camera closer to the subject and then use the knob that's labeled "40X - 1000X" to focus. It's confusing that the knob is labeled "40X - 1000X" because that's the focus control!

As zlajoie tell us Fun microscope for a low price.

 I wasn't expecting much since it was just going to be cheap microscope for my daughter. We first started viewing dead bugs we found around the house and then we were able to see a live baby aphid on a plant stamen. The stem was already very small, so when we saw something even smaller wiggling around, we were very impressed with the quality.

Another customer Mary Baker Wilson experience Best $20 you’ll spend!.

Really incredible little microscope for how much it is! I was between this digital microscope and a pocket microscope. My husband surprised my daughter and I and went ahead and ordered this one. I’m so glad! I love that we can all see what is under the microscope at one time. It’s simple to use. Just open the program it works with with your computer and plug it in!! Works wonderfully! We’re all out collecting things to bring back and take a closer look at. Here are some of the images we got.. a moth, spider, eyeball, and hair!

Review Jamala A. tell us Works great for $20..

 Honestly when i got the endoscope my expectations were low due to the reviews on Amazon; However, after actually getting it, I am astounded at the quality of this thing... I have 0 issues with my Light however since they are LED I would assume leaving them on for a long period of time would probably cause damage to them, and possibly the endoscope so i make sure to turn it off when im not using it and unplug it when completed with coinroll hunting or circuit board repair.. For 20 dollars this is an exceptional tool and I couldnt be happier... The base is ok but at some angles the weight of the device will not hold, blame it on physics, im not sure what some of you expected for $20 but as far as the microscope goes it works amazingly and the software from the MiniCD works great for recording videos or taking snapshots... for snapshots you do have to configure the preferences in the amcap software before you can expect the button to work. It takes a little patience to adjust focus but once you figure it out you willl enjoy it too... I dont think it is really 1000x also, but once again. Idk what you expect for $20

Review NL AEIOU said Great camera, scrap the stand and make or buy your own.

The camera is great, but the stand is terrible. Find some scrap pieces and build your own if you can. They also sell a stand for $20 if you can't. I think i did a pretty good job on the stand, i wish i could say the same for my first soldering job. :) No worries, work in progress. Once again, great microscope for $20, dont forget to take the plastic cap off the tip, and that thing on the side is focus, not zoom. You need an adjustable stand and bring the camera closer for zoom.

While Cheryl M said Works best with clear cover removed.

For the price it works fine. The picture is way better when you remove the plastic cover, As I figured out on my own. Focusing is a bit tricky. Once focused on item ( coins for me ) I just leave it alone, slide coins in and out from under the magnifier. Can only see a quarter of the coin at a time. Need to try more ways of getting the magnifier up on a box, higher up and try focusing that way to hopefully be able to see the whole coin at once.

Review Tom Pearson said This is fascinating.

Ok to start with read the directions. I would have saved some time. Comes with a CD with drivers and programs for pc and phone, I don't know if it works with Apple or Mac stuff, I don't have either. I have a few tips for anyone who purchases this. First realize it has an orientation, so rotate it so top is the top of what you are viewing. That will make moving it less frustrating. You will probably find moving the object easier than moving the microscope itself. It also has a built in light source that is adjustable by a thumbwheel in the cord. The tricky part is the zoom, as you zoom in you have to adjust the distance from the object being viewed and then focus with the same ring on the microscope. That was confusing at first but once you understand that concept it is quite easy. All in all this is a great product. I will use it in my job "electronics". But I'm sure it would amuse children for hours. The pictures show the difference in distance from object vs intensity of magnification.

Review KC said Great little camera for the price.

Great little camera for the price. I ordered it with the purpose of checking for ripeness of my cannabis plant for a perfect harvest, and I have no doubt that it will work just great then the time comes. It takes a little practice to get a crisp, clear image(especially at high magnification), but the results are awesome. I spent an hour with it connected to my laptop, going on a fun journey in my growbox, getting cool close-up shots and seeing everything from a different perspective. After a while you'll just want to start looking at everything, even this most innocuous objects become crazy fascinating at high magnification. The adjustment wheel is marked at "40x" at one end and "1000x" at the other, with no indication of the settings in between. The center camera column in the middle of the camera has a little bit of play in it, so turning the wheel will make the lens of the camera move horizontally when you adjust it, making you lose your image. However, all of these little flaws are pretty negligible when you consider it's 20 bucks. If you desire pinpoint accurate magnification and durable, solid construction, you may want to spend some extra money; but if you just simply wanna look at stuff up close, with no extra frills or gadgets, pick this one up!

This a word from BeanBowler said WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

This is an inexpensive microscope. The real ones, used in medicine, cost upwards of $300, so...

TIPS:
1. The stand is meant to hold the scope while not in use.
2. The zoom button has five presets. Press the button once to cycle through them. There is no graduation for zoom.
3. The software needs to be set up properly. (size of photo, length of video, where to store shots on your computer, etc.) in settings.
4. Double-click the 'Snap' button to take a picture.
5. Focus using the thumb-wheel.
6. Replace the cap to keep dust out when not in use.

This unit is awesome for the price! The pictures are of a 1878 Silver Dollar, hand held.

My friend Amazon Customer experience Great camera for price. IMPORTANT FEATURE NOT IN MANUAL.

Very surpsied by how well it zooms in amd the quality for the cheap price. BIG FYI it comes focused for up close zooming but to adjust remove the plastic flash diffuser and then zoom so that you see the lense point out. You can then screw out and in to adjust the focal distance!!! This let me put the camera like a foot away and still zoom in on motherboards to do repairs and soldering. Its an awesome camera for the price but the manual doesnt mention you can screw in and out the lense to adjust the focal distance