Finally broke down an started using USB microscope, the images vary from too much information, to lighting magic, rarely get a decent image. Issues are worse when honing on stones that create a mirror like finish. Lighting reflective object is not easy. Even with well lit razor the information changes with any slight change. I can hone a razor well without The information overload provided by usb scope. I would be more trusting of a microscope with fixed stage, and fixed lighting. This would provide consistent images as opposed to the magical usb with ring lighting.

I still prefer Carson hand held scope 20-60x. If I had younger eyes the belomo would suffice. It gives me enough information, But you can’t share razor images with your honing friends.

I suppose the solution is to buy a proper microscope. Or build a system around cheap usb scope in order to get consistent images.

Open to suggestions with cheap usb scope.....