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[DanzilF]

I use an Andonstar myself, and I confirm that your review is perfectly honest and nothing but the truth. The picture itself is amazing, and if you play a little bit with the lights (i.e. put them at an angle) it will be even better. The downside is the working space and the working stand, because bigger boards will wobble around. Personally I do not use the screen it comes with (mine is 7 inch). I'm instead connecting it to the computer and viewing the image via the "Microscope Measure" software. It's definitely a good scope to start with. Great video :)

[djlunchmeat]

Big Boss is soooo proud of you! That scope with the screen with goose neck arms are pretty sweet as well. The zoom is nuts though. if the company does and takes you review, that scope could be a contender!! Lets see what that company comes and takes the review into just! It has alot going for it, leasts hole this compnay does not takes these comments in biaus! gangster homie!

[der_reparaturmann]

Thanks for sharing your opinion on those different microscopes! 👍

[frankfournier]

Great video Chase! When I remortgaged my house in order to buy the Northridge fix microscope... LOL it is worth every penny I paid for it and I don't know how I've went 41 years in the industry without it!!! And remember this my son when I get back to work I want my Northridge microscope back LOL!!!

[markvandesande]

Ive got one of the really cheap usb ones with the light ring and ive adapted a sprung light stand and it works great. Usb to 24 inch pc monitor total cost at a guess is about $40 bucks. Sometimes if you have the knowledge to build something yourself you should use it. Half of my equipment is just put to gether or modified equipment. Yihua rework station with a weller iron. Preheater homemade. Plus losts test equipment homemade or kits. So in a shrinking economy i would say have a go yourselves.

[ItalianRetroGuy]

You can easily get a custom 3d printed bracket that works with vesa mounts, if you don't have a 3d printer you can probably get it printed relatively cheap from someone else. I think I've even found the model for that thing.

[steadystate]

I was hoping for a latency evaluation. This is the biggest problem for me with digital microscopes and solder work.

[shiftctrlhack]

If you get time can you post your settings for V1 from NRF microscope? The V1 is the IMX307 and I’m curious to see how yours is setup. You video quality with this one is really good.

[j.lietka]

The AndonStar brand is well known! Another fellow on YT took an AndonStar or similar and mounted it to an old microphone boom, so it wasn't limited to the base. One cool or useful feature on the AndonStar is some or most of their models have an HDMI port. I am not sure how well the base / platform can handle heat! Good to see you shaven! Happy Turkey Day! Prayers to you and family! I think some models of A-Star come with a remote. Good word! Investment! It's the long run, time, daily use is worth it!

[jonskitch]

TomLov 4k with larger base is a good choice.

[ivereadthesequel]

Really nice overview! I've been looking at reviews of microscopes to see whether a digital zoomy microscope like this is appropriate, or a stereo, or a compound microscope, so this helps compare some of those options (even though I don't do electronics repair)!

Also, this vid is 2 years old.... did you replace those smoke alarm batteries? lol

[cduemig]

That Adonstar is surprisingly good but doesn’t get quite close enough for microsoldering. I can’t get enough detail. You can get more reach with it as you can tilt the vertical support. The downside then is focusing becomes more a pain but it works.

[zaprodk]

FYI, the audio is out of sync for the whole video which is very distracting (for some of us, at least) - Just a heads up if there is anything in your production chain that needs fixing.

[adamsiefferman]

Cool video sir! May I ask what you are you using to keep the 4" dryer hose for your fume extractor from flying away? Also, I love my Parco, it seems they have infiltrated our little industry well 😂😂

[bennguyen]

The Andonstar looks good. I'm looking to upgrade my $56 TomTop microscope, because it doesn't have video out.
("600X 4.3" LCD Display 3.6MP Electronic Digital Video Microscope Portable LED Magnifier for Mobile Phone Maintenance")

[tunkunrunk]

I started learning electronics a year and a half ago to fix my Grand sister computer, I started with a handled magnifier glass (same used in classrooms), and afterwards a stand magnifier glass with led, now I'm looking for something more or less professional

[andresilvasophisma]

For bigger boards can't you tilt the vertical part of the stand towards you?
It looks like it can tilt.

[ethanclement]

I bought the Andonstar 249 pro. Working distance is great, upwards of 300mm pulled fully up using an Amscope stand, I build an adapter for. However Field of View is basically 1/4" max, which leaves me wishing I'd gone for something else like the Northridge Fix scope you have. North Ridge doesn't advertise working distance. What is the maximum working distance with the NF scope, in your experience?

[glennlazarus]

Chase always enjoy the videos, how about a video sale of items for sale in the shop, games, radios, test equipment, ??? show them working, for parts, as is have a great day

[Rhine_Labs]

I have tried a few Amscope, Eakins, Etc. nothing beats Japan optics. I prefer my old Japan Aven SPZ-50 with a 0.5X 0.7X Barlow lenses i want a SPZV-50 Trinocular but is 2K+ and YouTube don't bring in that much to justify it. Is the Parco PZF-TH head All Metal? Does it have dual Diopter adjustments or just a single?