Wireless Digital Microscope, SKYBASIC 50X-1000X Magnification WiFi USB HD Portable Handheld Pocket Microscopes Camera with 8 Adjustable LED Compatible with iPhone iPad Android Windows Mac Computer

**Update** - I've discovered a potential workaround for the Max-View app issue many Android users have reported. Instead of using my phone, I accessed the app's page on the Google Play Store via my PC's Chrome browser. To my surprise, there was an option to install it on my Galaxy Fold 5. After selecting "install," I received a confirmation on my phone within 30 seconds that the app had been successfully installed. Upon testing, the app runs seamlessly. I'm unsure if this method will be effective for everyone or if I just got lucky. However, I'm hesitant to uninstall and retry, just in case. Given this potential fix, I've decided to increase my rating to 5 stars.**Pros:**1. **Superior Image Quality:** The microscope truly shines when it comes to the video and image output. The visuals it produces are crisp, clear, and well beyond my initial expectations.2. **Portable and User-Friendly:** The design is sleek, compact, and designed for practicality. Its easy portability, especially with the included bracelet, makes it perfect for outdoor ventures or educational purposes.3. **Versatile Features:** The ability to not only zoom but also capture photos and videos seamlessly is impressive. Documenting and reviewing observations has never been easier.**Cons:**1. **Major App Compatibility Concern:** The Achilles heel of this otherwise fantastic product is the "MAX-VIEW" app. Its incompatibility with the latest Android versions severely restricted my usage. If not for my iPad, the microscope would have been rendered almost useless.2. **Alternative App Shortcomings:** A search for alternative apps that might work with the microscope was fruitless. They seem to operate on similar protocols but have specific WIFI requirements, making them non-interchangeable with "MAX-VIEW".**Final Thoughts:**The SKYBASIC Wireless Digital Microscope is a mixed bag. While the hardware is exceptional, the software support is lacking. The limited app compatibility is a significant drawback and is the primary reason for my 3-star rating. Potential buyers should ensure they have a compatible device or await an app update before purchasing.

Connecting the microscope to my smartphone proved to be a remarkably straightforward process. By following the simple instructions provided, I was able to establish a stable Wi-Fi connection within minutes. The intuitive controls and user-friendly interface of the "MAX-VIEW" app made navigation a breeze, enabling me to effortlessly operate the microscope with confidence. Particularly impressive was the microscope's remarkable compatibility with my Windows laptop. With a quick download of the necessary software, I seamlessly connected the microscope and enjoyed the same high-quality viewing experience on a larger screen. The ability to switch between horizontal and landscape modes further enhanced the viewing experience, providing me with greater flexibility in exploring the microscopic world.Eager to explore the microscopic world, I directed the microscope's lens towards a variety of objects, ranging from skin, nails, teeth, carpet, different fabrics, and multiple plant structures. The microscope's impressive image quality immediately captivated me. The 8 adjustable LED lights provided ample illumination, ensuring that even the minutest details were rendered with clarity and precision. The ability to capture high-resolution photos and videos allowed me to preserve these microscopic wonders for further examination and sharing.

Works well but with out a steady hand it is a challenge. Does what it is expected to do.

Holy cow! I'm an amateur photographer. I also have a biochemistry degree, and working in a lab, I know quite a bit about optics and microscopes. I've tested the optics by taking a series of photos. The scope will be used primarily for gemstone identification and inclusions.First I'll caution everyone. This scope will never EVER, deliver 1000x magnification. I'm also an astronomer; I've seen the same claims with telescopes. I have a microscope that uses oil immersion optics and My strongest lens is hard pressed to deliver 1000x, with German Zeiss optics, which are apochromatic compound plano lenses. This scope ain't quite that great! But, it's truly impressive for its design.The app:I have a Note 10+ 5g phone, running Android 12.The Max-view app operates flawlessly. You must disconnect your wifi, if connected, and connect to the wifi network named Max-view. My phone connected easily.Open the Max-view app and you'll see it say "connected". Click on the arrow and you'll see through the scope. The rest of the icons are self explanatory.I used it hand held (which I don't recommend, because of its magnification). I used a 7" holder with a rack and pinion height adjustment and 2 gooseneck mini led lamps. You need a way to hold the tube, especially when you increase magnification.Opals are one of the hardest gemstones to photograph. Their fire is caused from organized silicate spheres that diffract light entering the opal. The more the spheres are organized, the brighter the colors; the color you see depends on their organizational pattern. The light scatters, and changes direction depending on the orientation of the stone, which is why opal changes color as it moves.As a hobby, I used to buy opal rough from a couple of Australian miners, then cut the rough into cabochons. The opal which I photographed is one of many I cabbed. The vast majority of you will have never seen what a real gem opal looks like, because you're used to seeing the trash that's for sale in 99% of jewelry stores.This is a black opal. The black is the body tone, which most of you won't really see. It's bright fire is around 3.5 out of 5 (5 being the most intense). Yes, there are brighter opals than this one.I have done nothing but photograph the opal at minimal magnification through maximum magnification. I've not even cropped the images. These photos are what showed up in my gallery on the phone. I've not enhanced the colors. Yes, this opal is THAT bright.This opal has a rare flagstone, or harlequin, pattern, the holy grail of opal patterns. I'm privileged to have cabbed 5 harlequin opals. One small one graces a 1880 ring and is brighter than this opal.I used the 2 small lamps, aimed at an angle, to photograph the opal. The colors would show better if it was in the Sun. Led's are opal killers, but it was too dark in the house, and too chilly to sit outside, so I used the lamps.The first 2 photos show the opal at 2 angles, so you can see how it affects the fire color. The rest were taken from the same angle, just at higher magnification, until I couldn't get any closer to the opal. I adjusted the focus at each step. The microscope required minimal refocusing as I increased magnification. The detail is incredible.Photo #3 and #4 are at 2x magnification. The last is at optical maximum, with the scope as physically close as possible, and set at 2x. You can see the structure of the opal, which grew in different directions, causing the harlequin flagstone pattern.These photos are clear and impressive enough to print and frame. I may make a collage of them and do just that.I will be photographing some diamonds and sapphires and I'll add to the gallery. You'd be hard pressed to buy a higher quality scope of this type. It's a great buy.UPDATE:I photographed my Edwardian diamond ring. The ring is cir.1900. The stone is an old European cut, .63ct diamond, which is considered internally flawless, D-E color. You can clearly see the larger facets and cutlet, which is the circle in the center. It almost looks flower-like.

Despite multiple times to get it to sync with my phone, it would NOT (yes, my phone is more than capable for the android version). Will keep using one of my endoscopes and magnifying spectacles.

I wasn't sure what to expect with regards to how it could solve my needs. I collect coins, and I was looking for something portable to not only view high resolution details on coins, but also take pictures of those details.I can easily spot with great clarity the most difficult to detect coin errors. Now, I can take pictures of these errors to help me sell the coins.What a great value for such a low price

The microscope will not change from modern USB-C chargers (e.g. chargers that come with Google Pixel phones, MacBook laptops). It only works with USB-A chargers and a USB-A-to-USB-A cable. It's very frustrating that I now have to keep a special charger just for this thing.The description incorrectly states something about 5A and 1A chargers. In fact it's about USB-A.Seller has asked me to remove my review, which is a deceitful practice.===========Update: seller reached out to me and sent another microscope, assuming the first one was deffective. But the second one works exactly like the first one. The sellers offered to send me a charger for free, which is nice. But I have plenty of chargers and do not want to to have a special one just for the microscope.

The media could not be loaded.  I purchased this portable Microscope for my son's birthday but wanted to try it beforehand & ensure it would be age appropriate as well as a good quality one as I know from friends there's some really incredible ones!! I was hoping, at best, for medium quality given the affordable price of this product however was pleasantly surprised to find it extremely well made, easy to use & provides excellent quality magnification (50 - 1000 X )It was easy to setup because it comes with a straightforward & easy to understand instruction manual. To charge you simply input the Android type charger, you will need an outlet plug or a USB socket. Once charged simply tuck away in the small bag & you can easily take anywhere with you! I'm so excited for us to take with us on our exploration weekends. Both my twins love exploring & learning about the world around them. I truly feel this device will enrich that experience in an easy to include way.The Microscope itself has easy to understand & use control buttons + the unit itself can be used as a camera also which is fantastic!! That right there free up the space a big bulky DSL would occupy!! No matter how you look at this product it's an incredible value. If you are looking for this type of items I truly recommend trying this one!!! I hope you find my review helpful.

I bought this for my son to introduce him to science and labwork. The magnification is surprisingly good, he used it to zoom on leafs for schoolwork. The wifi is a little spotty so I needed to play around with the settings to get it working but now it works fine. The picture quality is decent, it isn't 1080p but that's not what I expected anyways. Overall, a nice tool for kids and minor zooming.

What a great product. I’ve used this for so many things. I am a metal decorator and this comes in handy for checking rings and coins. Even a stamp collector would be impressed. Nothing difficult about using this. Download the app, turn it on and connect to your phone….then enjoy the view. Camera is clear and takes a good picture.