Is there some other software I can use to take photos with this microscope...I am not able to use the software that came with the scope..it worked for awhile but now it gives me an "abnormal program termination" error..anyone have suggestions? Is there some other software I can use to take photos with this microscope...I am not able to use the software that came with the scope..it worked for awhile but now it gives me an "abnormal... » Read More Is there some other software I can use to take photos with this microscope...I am not able to use the software that came with the scope..it worked for awhile but now it gives me an "abnormal program termination" error..anyone have suggestions? « Show Less
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Did you try down loading the up dated software? I did and I have no truble.Larry
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Try uninstalling the software. Rebooting the computer and reinstalling the software. That should work. LMK. Make sure the unit is unplugged until the software is removed and reinstalled.
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I am a new be, but when I received my scope the problem I had was getting the finder scope to match the telescope. My view was also blank. Using the wrong eye peice can cause the same problem. The wrong focal length, due to eye peice, and or the wrong eye peice tube. I had to fiddle with it for a while, I started with small tube, and large eye peice, focused the scope with the spotter scope, best view of the moon with out being there. Patience, dont throw it out. I hope I could be of help, trial and error
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Hello, how are you? I did some research on your question. So far I found this web site where you can get an adapter you can use to attach your camera to your telescope. If you buy one please let me know if it works or not. My email address is snban4@aol.com thanks and take care Sue Banks
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I had the same problem. Finally contacted Amscope. Turns out my microscope will not support the magnification on the camera. I would suggest that you contact them directly. They will tell you how to use the camera or they will let you know which models of microscopes will support it.
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I have no experience with Linux but I have not been able to use it with a Mac. There is software available generally to let Mac read USB type cameras but I did not explore that. The software which comes with the microscope is far superior to some of the adaptive software I downloaded. (My disk drive was out of commission when I got the camera and used downloaded freeware which was "ok." When I got my disk drive fixed and loaded the Celestron disk, it was amazing how much better the Celestron software was. I loved the microscope before I got the software loaded and it is 100% better for on screen live viewing with the Celelstron proprietary softward. I have no experience with Linux but I have not been able to use it with a Mac. There is software available generally to let Mac read USB type cameras but I did not explore that. The software which comes with the microscope is far superior to some of the adaptive software I downloaded. (My disk drive was out of commission when I got the camera and used downloaded freeware which was "ok." When I got my disk drive fixed and loaded the Celestron disk, it was amazing how much better the Celestron software was. I loved the microscope before I got the software loaded and it is 100%... » Read More I have no experience with Linux but I have not been able to use it with a Mac. There is software available generally to let Mac read USB type cameras but I did not explore that. The software which comes with the microscope is far superior to some of the adaptive software I downloaded. (My disk drive was out of commission when I got the camera and used downloaded freeware which was "ok." When I got my disk drive fixed and loaded the Celestron disk, it was amazing how much better the Celestron software was. I loved the microscope before I got the software loaded and it is 100% better for on screen live viewing with the Celelstron proprietary softward. « Show Less
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Thats what i am using. i had used an earlier version of the program that i liked better, but this worked. had trouble finding how to use photos, but then i put them on a flash drive and they were easy to use. had trouble finding them on my hard drive. works fine.
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Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring" of LED's that surround the lense for even illumination of your target. Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring"... » Read More Yes, it takes pretty good images of stamps, I just tried it on a current stamp from the post office. As far as saving a digital copy, I've been using the $20 computer screen capture program from www.faststone.org "FastStone Capture 8.0" that works very well to capture anything on your PC monitor, and save it to a file.This venue doesn't allow me to include a sample image from the digital microscope though.I've got a Canon SX20IS that has extreme close up capabilities. This microscope does a much better job at it. The microscope also has a "Ring" of LED's that surround the lense for even illumination of your target. « Show Less
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I have the same question! I am looking for something to scan the old black and white negatives- larger ones than 35mm. Have you found a scanner that will do that, mt gal? If you do, can you let me know at dlamp3300@aol.com ? Thanks
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Have you used this scanner for a mounted 35mm slide? What is the ease of use and the quality of the scan? I am looking for a scanner to scan many, many slides from my father and need ease of use as well as scan quality.Many thanks,Helen
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I purchased an Eye-Fi product and it did not work for me. I have a regular pc and it worked in the beginning and it stopped sending pictures to the computer. I got a replacement and it did the same thing. It could have been something I did, but I got tired of solving it.
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As others have reported the resolution is less than your eye is, the focus needs to be changed slightly as the camera is in a different position in the optical path. The colors are set by the camera, which are off from what your eye sees more greenish as I remember. I don't use it much, or rely on it, its just a fun option. For the price I like the microscope though. I wouldn't return it. If you want something better, you need to purchase different microscope.
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Robin S: I don't use this camera anymore. It was very hard to set up for me, and it has terrible software with it. I have some friends that have different cameras that actually work. My advise is to look at a different camera. You get what you pay for. Did I mention that it is huge and a monstrosity.
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MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: While we do provide Mac software, we actually recommend that you use PhotoBooth with the microscope. It works much better and is built in.
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Thank you Ami. I just operated the machine the day I received it for a test and it was perfect but havn't used it fully for all my photos and negatives. I suggest that you down load its user guide and read it. Sorry dear.
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First, you might be able to get info and a new booklet from Celestron Tech, who have been very helpful tyo me in the past. If they can't help you, I may have the original instructions, and would copy them for you. Also, I'd be willing to answer questions because I've used them a lot. For starters, in case you have a Mac, you can download only a 100 or fewer pics to your computer at oncer, not the maximum on the scope. Glitch in program, written for PCs. Feel free to ask. Aloha, coni
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I bought this microscope on Amazon. It was delivered promptly but the screen would not turn on. I contacted Celestron who suggested that instead of returning it to the company who sold it to me that I would do better by returning it directly to Celestron. The reason is that Celestron tests each machine prior to shipment. I paid to ship it to Celestron and they in turn send me back a fully functional instrument. My only cost was the one way freight cost to Celestron. I was very pleased with their response. Peter in Tampa FL
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If you can't find the manual online, go to You Tube and do a search on your model microscope. Omax has some great videos on there that expain all you need to know about your scope, plus some tips on how to use it. I found them more helpful than the manual anyway. I'm sure you can also download the manual from the Omax site too, but definitly check out them videos. Hope this helps.