If I buy this product, I will be able to see the slides right away or should I need to buy lens separately to make it work?
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Everything was included in the projector I bought. You might want more than one carousel. It was used, but I consider it a very good buy.
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You will see the slides right away. The lens comes with the projector. Be sure you focus it with the focus knob.
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Mine came with a lens in the box. It works fine but gives a smaller picture than I would prefer. A word of caution though, these projectors are available from several different resellers so read the description since they may not all come with lenses.
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First off, Maybe Ron's answer needs clarifying. Load the software to your PC this unit is not a camera of any sort! Then plug in the unit to your PC,I believe its a USB. Now if you have some SLIDES open the slide unit and insert into the unit from right to left, one slide at a time. Get more answers from the book or go online. Hope this helps.
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The set up is quick and easy. You just need to slip the cover on, screw in the lens and you're ready to go. Remember that the case covers the flashlight, making it useless. However, since this is a telephoto lens, you won't have any use for the flashlight anyway, but you may want to remove the cover when you switch back to taking regular photos that might require a flashlight.
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Yes, that is correct. However, I found that the lens does not focus well on the slide at all. Cheaply made.
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Lyn, a small instruction booklet. You will want to buy more slides (I bought the box of Celestron prepared slides) since this only comes with four prepared slides. The five plain slides are a lot of fun too. I bought a separate science book that explained and had a lot of pictures of magnified images - and a short story type book called something like Greg's First Microscope. Together, those items made a well-rounded gift - and my son 9 YO enjoys even a year later.
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When referencing thousands of slides, the surface area of this light box is just too small (for any reasonable speed anyway.) Also, light fall off away from the bulb is too much for critical reviewing. BUT, for just putting slides on the unit and "quickly" looking for 1st pass "go, no go" analysis, it can suffice. You must keep the box fairly level to keep slides from falling off the box. Another positive is tha light box is relatively inexpensive. Also you'll be well served using a magnifying glass!! Have fun!
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Agree with BigBadBalrog - it works fine with mounted slides. But, it is a one at a time process. We have mostly used the scanner for 35mm negatives and that works well as long as the film piece is long enough - otherwise you need to insert the negative in a holder (included).
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It says here that other slides cannot be used, however on amazon there are pre-made slides that you can buy, that "are frequently" bought together with this microscope. I understand that this scope will not talk about these other slides, but can one look at other slides under this scope?
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You need a slide preparation kit. Also, I believe it does not come with a case. I purchased this for my daughter-in-law and she loved it both for her own interest and for working with our five-year-old grandson.
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Caroline: I have only did slides (126), quality is not the greatest. Ok for saving purposes but, Would recommend better quality $$devise. (it matches the cost) It think it will scan any thing, place neg. for optimum view.frame determines what shows.
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there are several settings you have to choose from. Make sure you have set for slides.
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I debated on this site for quote a while and finally bit the bullet and purchased it. I'm completely satisfied. Unlimited field of view when you keep both eyes open. You really don't notice the site. I like how you can adjust everything ( not sure about the other one you are considering) mine has a slide starburst inside but outside it goes away. Mine came with a cantilever mount but not sure if they all do. I hope this helps
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Yes, everything is included, although I think the whole operation goes smoother with a remote control clicker to move the slides. But I'm definitely glad, I purchased it.
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I doubt it - my 9-yr old daughter loves it. I recommend also getting a set of prepared slides, to have something to look at right away.
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Yes, you can view the slides easily, no problem. I did not find my 35mm negatives until recently and did not think to view them. I am not sure if it would be possible. My negatives are in one long strip and I think I could view them. Ginnie W
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You have to turn on the LCD screen...hold down the power button on the LCD screen for a few seconds and it will come on. And of course you have to have something on a slide to look at!
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It's actually advertised as user friendly for mounted, as well as unmounted, slides. That being said, I don't see how you could use it unless you were willing to cut each slide individually.... on top of that they would be loose in the tray lending themselves to the natural curve of the negative, which, if you ask me, would give you a distorted photo.... but, maybe not :)