What works good for close up pictures?

graybeard · Mar 20, 2019

My one camera stopped working that I used for close up pictures, and the components don't work with any other cameras I have. Does anyone know of a good microscope that will take good close up pictures, that don't cost much and don't need to be hooked to a computer to in order to take pictures?

What is my best option?

sandgroper · Mar 20, 2019

I just use my iPhone 6. I use about half way zoom and then lower the phone to the point that the object is sharp on the screen. I can get some pretty good zoom with it and I've used it to figure out mint marks etc.

A#1 · Mar 20, 2019

i got a $20 USB microscope off Amazon. Had to make a better stand for it.

Date on a Merc, and some gold that was barely visible by eye.

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GKL · Mar 20, 2019

At the link is a past post that shows a picture and source of a usb microscope I have, and if I remember correctly I think a few other forums have one too -

https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?p=2858932#post2858932

It has pretty good reviews too.

MuddyMo · Mar 20, 2019

Search amazon for cell phone camera lens kit. They work pretty good.

NC7011 · Mar 20, 2019

I have one I got off Amazon. Its wireless, works good on my phone but can't seem to get it to work with my laptop. Here is a picture of a penny from a couple of days ago.

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tinsmith · Mar 20, 2019

If you're indoors and using a regular quick shot or SLR camera. Light the subject well, use a tripod and zoom. Play with the distance between camera and target. Sometimes better than the macro settings on cameras. I've had good results. But for camera phones I don't think you can do better than the lens kit the other guys wrote about above. Especially for coins.Amazon.

Skippy SH13 · Mar 20, 2019

graybeard said:
My one camera stopped working that I used for close up pictures, and the components don't work with any other cameras I have. Does anyone know of a good microscope that will take good close up pictures, that don't cost much and don't need to be hooked to a computer to in order to take pictures?

What is my best option?

Hold the phone/camera back and then zoom in. As long as the lens is far enough away to focus, you can get great shots.

k2gleaner · Mar 20, 2019

I recently downloaded an app for my Android phone called "Magnifier Camera" by "JK.Fantasy". It's done a great job for me. Uses the camera flashlight if needed. Other features. The pics below of the dollar bill are from their download page on Google Play. The Buffalo nickel is from me using the app. Not sure if I got as close as I could with it...

graybeard · Mar 20, 2019

My setup I used was a 2x in back of the lens with closeup filters on the front of the lens. I was able to fill a 4"x6" picture with a 1" arrowhead.

Cellphone cameras are NOT an option that I am looking for.

I don't want to hook up to a computer every time I take a picture.

I want a microscope that uses a memory card, so I can put that in the laptop for doing things with pictures.

k2gleaner · Mar 20, 2019

graybeard said:
My setup I used was a 2x in back of the lens with closeup filters on the front of the lens. I was able to fill a 4"x6" picture with a 1" arrowhead.

Cellphone cameras are NOT an option that I am looking for.

I don't want to hook up to a computer every time I take a picture.

I want a microscope that uses a memory card, so I can put that in the laptop for doing things with pictures.

I don't know how to help you but suggesting Google. I just did and came up with some options. The first one I saw on Amazon had a mem card option but also a USB option.

I have nice cameras with expensive glass but no macro options and plans to go there right now. Would like to see your setup.

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Big Treble · Mar 21, 2019

So, not sure how much magnification you are looking for. But I was having issues taking close ups with my phone, just seemed it wouldn't focus. I soon realized I couldn't hold it still enough, and I'm not shakey at all. A quick easy fix, is to get a pop or beer can to help you stabilize the phone.

What works good for close up pictures?

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