it should be a stereo microscope with a camera capable of taking still images and recording video if possible but not essential. i dont know what x zoom it should be (i dont want to buy a 800x zoom if i will only ever use a 20 x zoom). i think a dissecting microscope might suffice. my budget is probably £150 GBP but i would like a good quality one.

here is one i have seen but i would like to know what other people are using and what is best for this application (the application is checking if the bevel is set, observing scratch patterns and posting pictures of my scratch patterns on this forum).

2013 AmScope 20x-40x Binocular Stereo Dissecting Microscope with USB Digital Cam | eBay

a bit out of my price range^^^^^^





at the moment i have a cheap usb microscope of ebay from china its 800x zoom but goes out of focus after 20x

i am going to buy a loupe aswell any suggestions on that?
thanks in advance ste