TOMLOV DM9 Max 10.1" IPS Digital Microscope for PCB & Coin Inspection | 1500X Magnification, Large Workspace, 12.6" Tall Stand, 20MP Photos/1080P Video, Adjustable LED, PC/TV Compatible, Portable

I delayed sending in a review of this device so I could give a review based on six weeks experience of use. This USB Microscope has completely changed my way of examining coins and has replaced coin examination using my jewellers loupe and magnifying glass. The height adjusting bracket moves the microscope high enough to photograph or video coins up to the size of a U.K. predecimal penny, and low enough to magnify the very smallest detail on a coin. The initial magnification depends upon the height of the microscope from the coin being examined and at my usual working height of the microscope of 10 cm the initial magnification is 13x, the resultant image can be magnified further using the remote control. The remote control has 9 settings shown as x2 to x18 on the screen in Increments of 2. The x2 setting increases the initial magnification at 10cm height +1 so an initial 13x magnification becomes 14x magnification, the next setting, x4 increases the magnification +1 to 15x, and so on. The x2 to x18 screen magnification setting is misleading as it varies according to the height of the microscope from the object being magnified . For example at height of 10cm, the x2 screen setting, the original object magnification doesn’t double, it marginally increases. Using the 10cm height setting, the screen x18 setting gives a magnification of 22x ( the initial 13x plus 9 incremental remote control presses). The initial magnification and increments for each increase press on the remote control will be different for different height settings and the closer the microscope to the object, the greater the initial and maximum magnifications will be. Videos and photos taken using the USB microscope can be stored on the 32gb micro SD card which is housed in the frame of the monitor. The monitor unit has HDMI connectivity and standard USB connection to external devices. I have found the quality of the images on the inbuilt monitor is adequate for my purposes and I do not need to project the images to an external monitor. On microscope switch on , when connected to a computer,three functions can be set. The first, Mass Storage, enables the micro SD card can be set as an external drive to the computer and all photos and videos stored on the SD card are controlled using the computer. The second function is to use the USB microscope as an external camera, images from the microscope are viewed on the PC monitor but magnification functions are controlled by the microscope. The third function and the one I use most is the charge mode which charges up the rechargeable battery in the monitor frame from the connected computer and enables the USB microscope to be used on its own connected, or unconnected from the computer. Photos and videos can be taken using the remote control or by pressing the OK button on the monitor. This is an easy device to use intuitively but studying the supplied manual will help to discover maximum functionality. I think this device is good value for money and although it may be lacking additional functions provided by a higher priced USB microscope, it is perfectly adequate for my purposes and I am very pleased with it.

absolutely super bit of kit. I can find flakes of gold amongst loads of grains of fine sand with this, it also allows me to identify wording/inscriptions that are far too small for my eye to read, The lights run from a different power source than the microscope and need seperate charging with a different cable I believe. The lights can also be left in in error. This has been a super piece of kit that has entertained many a child

The TOMLOV DM9 Max Digital Microscope arrived well-packaged and was straightforward to set up. Its construction feels solid, with a sturdy base that provides stability. The base plate is spacious enough for most small to medium-sized projects. I primarily use it for electronics repair and diagnosis, and it suits this purpose well. The additional lights, while potentially useful in other applications, caused excessive glare on the glossy surfaces I work with. However, I did find them helpful for inspection, as they provided backlighting to check for corrosion in motherboard vias and to determine if components were sitting properly. Powering the microscope is simple—it has an internal battery that can be charged or powered via USB-C. I was able to use it seamlessly with a power bank, and I’ve had no issues with battery life. The microscope provides ample height, allowing for easy tool use while maintaining good magnification. The 10.1-inch screen delivers a sharp, clear image, and the ability to record directly to an SD card makes the unit self-contained. Though the included SD card is unbranded, its quality is good. I also appreciated the tilting screen, which allowed me to work comfortably without straining or stooping. The screen’s viewing angles are impressive, further enhancing the comfort and usability. The HDMI output delivers excellent quality, and I was able to capture footage using OBS. It would be even better if the internal screen could be used simultaneously with the HDMI output. Additionally, a fitted silicone cover for the base would be a useful accessory for my specific needs. Overall, this microscope offers an excellent solution for both hobbyists and professionals at a highly affordable price point.

Good for the price. Picture quality is impressive, you can really tell the difference between this and cheaper models and the camera here is very impressive. My only suggestions to improve, would be to have slightly longer goosenecks on the LED lights for better positioning, and also the mounting mechanism holding the camera onto the stand can be a bit floppy even when tightened, not a major issue though.

Very good value instrument, as long as you appreciate that it is not a microscope in the scientific sense. It is more of a macroscope and I have measured the magnification range using a simple rule and the unit gives optical magnifications from 4X to 27X on-screen, depending on the distance between the object and the lens. The magnification can be incrementally increased digitally to achieve a maximum on-screen magnification of 47X. The images can be captured as JPEG files, so of course these can be further enlarged digitally but resolution will not be changed, limiting the practical use of digitally enlarging. On the whole very impressive for the price with two adjustable illuminating lamps and a built in array of adjustable intensity LED lights in a ring around the lens. A big plus is the simple remote control, allowing image capture without touching the monitor, since touching the controls on the monitor shakes the image as the unit is not very rigid on it's stand. It suits my purpose, but I cannot imagine how the claim of magnification up to 1500X can be substantiated.

Great value for the money , good quality photographs of my coin collection .Tomlov customer service was excellent . I would suggest adding the extension for larger coins but over all 10 out of 10 . still experimenting with the lighting but I am very pleased with my purchase

I clicked to buy before realising 99% of the reviews were for free products, thankfully this hasn’t been an issue. I’ve been using a reading magnifier up until now and it’s proving inadequate as my project complexity increases. Qfp’s that looked good were actually pretty poorly soldered. The platform is large enough for a good amount of projects and there’s no reason why it can’t me mounted in another way if more area is required for the pcb (or whatever), the microscope just sits and is gently clamped into the stand/base. Magnification exceeded my expectations and if there’s lag I haven’t noticed it (no previous microscope to compare it to though). The display and lens can be raised high enough not to impede soldering without impacting the magnified image. Focusing is easy. The adjustment dial does feel a little loose though but that’s not affecting its functionality. Not intending to use this for photographs or videos but I’ve created a few by accident and the quality varies from reasonable to good depending on lighting. Bits that aren’t so good. The lowest setting on both the lens and base light is too bright for soldering without glare and the diffuser included for soldering made no difference in my opinion, currently using it with neither diffuser fitted. The lights are not required at all though if working in good daylight. The way the screen and lens is attached to the base could probably be improved but it functions as it is. No doubt there’s far better microscopes out there but for a progressing beginner this has been a good purchase so far. There are a couple of cons but 5 stars because any less for the price would be unfair. Bought for £103 July 2024

Works better than expected, good for working on circuit boards with small SMD devices, far better than any other magnifier I have used.

Rien à dire, il est vraiment top sur la base c'est un peu compliqué de souder des grosses cartes mères c'est pour ça que j'ai acheté un bras pour le monter dessus mais sinon la qualité est vraiment bien. Le zoom fonctionne bien aussi, je n'utilise pas la partie photos ou vidéos cela m'intéresse pas mais il me sert à contrôler une fois que j'ai fait mes soudures que les points sont bien homogène et remplissent bien toute la partie avec l'étain. Je suis très content de cet achat je utilise pour la soudure.

So, ich habe das Gerät vorgestern erhalten und natürlich sofort aufgebaut. Der Aufbau gestaltete sich sehr einfach und intuitiv, die beiliegende Anweisung habe ich dazu kaum gebraucht. Die Akkus des Gerätes habe ich mit den beiliegenden Kabeln einfach am PC aufgeladen. ( USB-Port ) Auch das ging problemlos, nach etwa 3 Stunden bei der Erstaufladung waren die Akkus voll. Bei weiteren Lade-Versuchen ging das in etwa 2 Stunden. Bei Dauergebrauch hält eine Akkuladung tatsächlich knappe drei Stunden! Die Handhabung des Gerätes ist super einfach und die Qualität der gelieferten Bilder ist wirklich sehr gut. Ich benutze das Gerät, um vor dem Graden Münzen im Detail anzuschauen. Funktioniert viel besser als nötig! Was ich noch nicht gemacht habe, ist Bilder über die SD-Karte auszulesen, dazu fehlt mir noch ein Kartenlesegerät für den PC. Bisher ist mein Fazit eindeutig: Für den Preis eine absolute Kaufempfehlung!

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Buen microscopio. Lo usa mi padre para fotos de micro minerales y conchas marinas. Falta algo de contraste si son piezas blancas. Interfaz y montaje muy fácil.

Das Teil sich ist für den Preis echt 1A Der Zusammenbau ist intuitiv, die Bildqualität ist super und perfekt zum Löten … (ich weiß die Lötpunkte sind bescheiden um die Etikette zu bewahren) Störende Kleinigkeiten: -die zwei plastikschräubchen zum Arretieren des Mikroskops sind ein bisschen windig und schlecht bedienbar … Hab sie durch Rändelschrauben ersetzt jetzt ist alles super - zuerst dachte ich es sei kaputt bis ich rausgefunden habe das man den Powerknopf ein Weilchen drücken muss bis es an oder ausgeht - die Aufnahme Funktion ist soweit ganz gut eher schlecht ist das man Aufnahmen am Mikroskop selbst nicht löschen kann - mitgeliefert werden zwei USB C Kabel für die Stromversorgung und das Laden der Basis mit den zwei LEDs und eines für das Gerät selbst —- wäre die schönere Lösung die zwei Dinger direkt miteinander verbinden zu können