In Review - Jiusion Digital Microscope for Android Smartphones

The next day, the package is already on my table, lightning fast delivery. So first read the manual. Oh no. Who needs manuals. Scan the QR code on the package with the Android smartphone and download the app of the manufacturer. The name of the app: CameraFi. But what is that? Advertising in the manufacturer app? Do I have to live with it?

Of course, the package contains the digital microscope, an OTG adapter cable for the connection to the micro USB socket of the smartphone, a microscope stand or holder and a driver CD. The ruler, which is mentioned in the Amazon description, I do not think, but is not important.

Start with the microscope in the holder, App and immerse yourself in the microscopic world of dust fluff at the desk. Not quite. The tripod is, as also described by reviewers on Amazon, a bit shaky. Very shaky actually if you take it exactly.

The 40-fold magnification works quite well. The 1000-fold magnification but something of not at all. Only the scratches on the protective cap can be seen. Already the thought comes: Immediately back with the thing. Moments later, the enlightenment, yes, cap. You could lose weight and lo and behold - the picture is better.

The manufacturer app is so useless for me. As mentioned nicely, the "supplied" app plays out constantly advertising, which puts also very annoying above or beside controls. Shortly afterwards, I also noticed that in this app created photos a watermark is incorporated. The full version of the app can be purchased from the manufacturer. No Thanks, I can only say that. So I'm looking for an alternative. OTG View looks usable at first glance, is installed and feels good.

The next evenings were explored quite extensively the microcosm of the own apartment and some souvenirs from the last excursion. Here is an example with a watermark of the in-house app. Finally, it should be noted that the resolution is not as specified 2 megapixels. 2 megapixels should be 1600 x 1200 pixels, but the pictures are only 640 x 480 pixels.

With the app OTG View, the images are indeed 2048 x 1536th These are obviously extrapolated. Again, the price argument. Only the information should actually vote anyway.

Anyway, my son has so much fun with the microscope and he keeps talking about what else he could investigate. So we decided, despite all the weaknesses, to keep the Android microscope.

With a little practice, the higher zoom level works pretty well. You just have to make sure that the microscope does not slip, then best with the small magnification stage, the object centered in the image and then put on the higher level.