Swift 1.3 MegaPixel Digital Microscope Camera for Color Photography and Video, Eyepiece Mount, USB 2.0 Connection, Windows and Mac Compatible

The Swift 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera for Microscopes was purchased during April of 2021 for the price of $39.99 plus tax. It is now available for the price of $48.99 plus tax (December 2, 2024). After having done quite a bit of research concerning introductory equipment required for an introduction into capturing photographic images through a microscope, I identified this offering as being one of the best available from an investment perspective. Most people wouldn't wish to make too much of an investment without knowing the fundamentals as this endeavor becomes quite expensive as the quality of the images desired becomes more technologically demanding. Nonetheless, for those who are just beginning to explore the world of photomicrography, this is an excellent introduction because of the software provided with the actual ocular camera. Although the actual microscopic imaging is still controlled via the microscope itself, all photo imaging features are controlled through the use of the softward loaded onto an IT device. The software has features that permit still as well as video capture. Although the advanced techniques of photomicrography requires many more ancillary components, and a higher resolution camera, this product will allow a thorough investigation into the techniques essential to the production of breathtakingly beautiful and scientifically interesting images. As I increase my knowledge of photomicrography, I will purchase more advanced technology from SWIFT and make gifts of the tech that no longer present a challenge to my knowledge of these techniques.

Ho preso questo oculare per fare lezione nelle mie classi (biennio superiori). Devo dire che non è malaccio per il prezzo (intorno ai 50 mi pare). Sono riuscita a collegarlo sia al mio pc macbook air M1 che al pc windows della classe. Purtroppo la telecamera ha un'impostazione attiva che sfalsa i colori (sembrerebbe). I coloroplasti appaiono arancioni/marroni. Se si accede però al software (scaricabile da internet oltre che da cd) si possono regolare le impostazioni del colore ma la ripresa sembra più rallentata e meno chiara rispetto a quando si utilizzano i programmi standard del computer come Fotocamera o Quicktime. Si è adattato perfettamente sia al mio microscopio (Nikon anni '90) sia a quelli della scuola (Optik moderni). In generale è ok per osservare campioni piuttosto statici come cellule e tessuti, ma meno adatto per oggetti più grandi o in movimento (protozoi, piccoli invertebrati ecc) perché i pochi pixel a disposizione non consentono di avere un'immagine ampia, ma piuttosto ristretta. Nel complesso io e le classi lo stiamo usando, quindi ok dai.

Muy fácil de usar y viene software para Windows o Mac. También lo utilizo co tableta Androide , si bien ni tiene una app específica uso una OTA para cámara genérica

This camera fit nicely into my stereo microscope. It produced images that were satisfactory. However, the field of view is rather small, about 5 mm in diameter. This can be remedied by adding a 0.5X reduction lens. This lens is a great tool to get started with.

This microscope camera was worthless. The enclosed directions, in microscopic text, contain a serious error - the link for the software needed for the device is incorrect and sends you to the wrong website. I called the Motic/Swift customer service and they told me the user/directions manual was incorrect. They were also aware the problem was the fault of Amazon; apparently Amazon was aware of the error but did not make corrections. No real solution given, just a waste of my time. Also, the device is sent with a worthless miniCD - unusable on my Apple computer. I returned the item because I was unable to get the appropriate software to run the device.