Thread: Pics with my new Veho VMS-004 Discovery Series 400x USB Microscope

I think I replied to one of the threads about this before. But here are what some of the pic's look like.

Here is a blade with a chip



This is the same blade after honing



I don't know how I ended up with the extra 2 photo's at the bottom.

This tool works just fine for me. I wear bi-focals so taking my glasses off is a pain in the butt. The Radio shack works just fine too, but if you are doing a lot of razors, this is the tool to have. It is really useful for checking for chips and microchips. When you want to save a picture, make sure you hit the advanced button, on the save to screen, and change the resolution to 20 or so. That will reduce the size of the picture and make it possible to upload them without being too big.

If you have any more questions I would be glad to help.

Enjoy!

Ray

Ray

The last couple pics look great Ray!

But the OP and your first couple look REALLY pixelated and bright.

Was the setting off or maybe the picture was resized causing pixelation?

*shrug* Just curious, cause I really want one, but not if it's hard to get a clean pic off of it.

Thanks a bunch for the info!

This thing is like a little kid Some times it takes great pictures and other times it doesn't. If you are looking for lab quality from this model, forget it. It just doesn't do it.

Here are 2 examples of what you can expect from this microscope.

Before:



After:



And again before:



After:



At 400x the edge looks like it is coated withwater and not very clear.

Ray

I suppose I should have put this in one of the other posts so here is just something to think about.

I think if Lynn were to add to this thread he would say something like this:
This might be nice to have, but it isn't necessary to get a razor sharp. In fact, it doesn't really give you any information you don't already have while honing. Learn to hone without it and let your shave be the ultimate decider.

Have fun!



Unless you just want to look at edges, a lot, I wouldn't get one. Stick with the Radio Shack or a good 30x loop.

JMHO.

Enjoy!

Ray

After reading this thread, i never looked at scope pictures the same again....

Same edge, same spot, same magnification, different light... - Straight Razor Place Forums

I think those 2 on the bottom of Ray's post are my razor (before and after).

I'll have to tone down with the zoom. Does it help If I increase the pixels?

Was that a Sumatra coffee I sent?

Nice results. I've been looking at one of those. Looks like it would fit the bill.