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- With a base zoom level of 20x, the VMS-001 can be further zoomed in manually up to a factor of 200x
- Fine slider adjustment for brightness, hue, saturation and sharpness, plus a black and white display mode
- VMS-001 USB Microscope is supplied with Windows drivers. Mac and Linux software is available upon request
- The1.3-megapixel CMOS lens can be adjusted to point in any direction using the movable arm
- Simply install the drivers, plug the microscope into your computer via the USB and you're ready
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Manufacturer's Description
This handy USB desktop microscope - 200x 1.3 Mega Pixels magnification - has a multiude of home and office uses: science education, laboratory research, computer parts examination, printing inspection, presentation tool, medical analysis, reading aid, collectables magnification to name a few. Online chat can also be achieved with the microscope's built in webcam and record features.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I bought this camera for a workshop project. I was a little wary because of the negative reports regarding Windows XP. Sure enough the problems are there!! I downloaded the latest software from the Veho website but initially I could not get anything to work - Windows XP would not recognise the usb camera at all. After trying several different ways to load the software nothing seemed to work.
In desperation I tried using a USB socket on a small USB hub I have - the hub is plugged into the back of the computer. Suddenly, the computer recognised the camera - eureka- hold it, not so fast. Starting the software, it reported that it could not find the camera.
I have a copy of AMCAP ( available on the net) and the camera works fine with that software. I also tried the video capture feature in Windows Moviemaker ...... that works too.
It seems to me that the first problem is that the Camera only works with USB 2.0, hence the difference on my computer with the front USB socket and the rear connected hub.
As for the Microcapture software, I just cannot make it work on Windows XP Professional.
POSTSCRIPT
I have since emailed the VEHO website. They pointed me at the latest software, which is not on their downloads page. Installed the new drivers and Microcapture software on my PC (Windows XP Professional SP3) - installed without problems - microscope works great.
regards,
MP
In desperation I tried using a USB socket on a small USB hub I have - the hub is plugged into the back of the computer. Suddenly, the computer recognised the camera - eureka- hold it, not so fast. Starting the software, it reported that it could not find the camera.
I have a copy of AMCAP ( available on the net) and the camera works fine with that software. I also tried the video capture feature in Windows Moviemaker ...... that works too.
It seems to me that the first problem is that the Camera only works with USB 2.0, hence the difference on my computer with the front USB socket and the rear connected hub.
As for the Microcapture software, I just cannot make it work on Windows XP Professional.
POSTSCRIPT
I have since emailed the VEHO website. They pointed me at the latest software, which is not on their downloads page. Installed the new drivers and Microcapture software on my PC (Windows XP Professional SP3) - installed without problems - microscope works great.
regards,
MP
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
I just got one of these as a gift. It's a lot of fun. I had to get the Mac software from the Veho website - definitely would NOT try to put the mini-CD supplied into my slot-loading CD drive - but once it was installed (just a couple of files to copy) the microscope "just worked" on OS X 10.5. Basically you can capture short Quicktime videos or JPEGs from the camera... it needs a fair bit of light though. Surprisingly small and feels a little delicate but it seems solid. You adjust the focus with the silver thumbwheel on the top, which works well.
One point to note is that it saves files to the root directory of your hard disk, which I've emailed them about, that should really be configurable or default to your home directory.
Not sure how often I will find a practical purpose for this but I produce video and photo content for the web so it's a handy little device, and great fun to play around with. I'm off to find something to take pictures of :-)
One point to note is that it saves files to the root directory of your hard disk, which I've emailed them about, that should really be configurable or default to your home directory.
Not sure how often I will find a practical purpose for this but I produce video and photo content for the web so it's a handy little device, and great fun to play around with. I'm off to find something to take pictures of :-)
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