NEW Phonescope Mobile Phone Microscope - up to 30X Magnification!

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With the rise of smartphone technology, companies like Phone Skope and Magview have sought to combine the power of optics with the portability of your mobile device. But which brand offers the superior solution? Let’s dive in and compare.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth is worth a million! The Phone Skope is capable of all the same features of your smartphone camera, which includes, photos, videos, slow motion videos, applying filters, etc. Such a clever device to turn a mobile phone (or similar media device) into a microscope that you can use to view with up to 30 x magnification. Absolutely amazing to see. Thanks for making this comparison, the iPhone images look great! It appears there is more CA in your Sony a9 image than the iPhone 14 pro. Here are some image crops to demonstrate (top iPhone, bottom Sony a9): The eyepiece adapter ring comes with several collars of different sizes that you can use depending on the size of your scopes eyepiece. To attach the adapter to your scope, you simply set it down over the scope eyepiece and twist the collar to tighten it. The Novagrade adapter tightens very smoothly and securely on the eyepiece and I felt comfortable leaving my phone sitting on the eyepiece when it was tightened down.Next up, let’s turn our attention to Magview. This brand has also made waves in the industry, promising an easy-to-use, efficient solution for mobile viewing. One thing unique about Phone Skope is that in addition to iPhone and Android cases, they also make models for iPads! It might seem absurd at first, but hooking up an iPad to a scope would be a great way to share what you are seeing in the scope because people can just look at the iPad screen rather than having to get close to the scope and adjust the height and focus, potentially getting off of the bird. I could see this being a game changer for leading group bird walks, especially kids who might have problems looking through the scope eyepiece without bumping the scope off of the bird. Pros Quality Optics: Users have praised the high-quality images that the Phone Skope produces. It effectively enhances your phone’s camera, delivering excellent visual performance. If you are planning to phone scope with different types of optics, you may consider Phone Skope’s Universal optic adapters. Phone Skope has two different sizes that will fit 90% of the optics on the market. The Phone Skope U1 Mini fits optic eyepieces ranging in size from 1.20” to 1.80”. This adapter will most binoculars, microscopes and smaller spotting scopes on the market. Phone Skope’s U2 Universal optic adapter is designed for optics with larger eyepieces like the latest spotting scopes and telescopes on the market with eyepieces ranging in size from 1.70” up to 2.25”. A unique feature of this adapter is a lanyard that you can rest on your eyepiece as a safety in case it falls off of your scope. Pros

In the showdown between Phone Skope and Magview, both brands offer unique advantages. Phone Skope’s versatile adapters and high-quality optics make it a strong contender, while Magview’s ease of use and affordable pricing make it a tempting alternative.Ready for your close-up? Attach the Phonescope to your phone, camera or tablet and take awesome magnified photos with extraordinary detail! You can magnify objects by up to 30x depending on your device's digital zoom, which makes this a brilliant gift idea for gadget fans, bug hunters and amateur photographers. The Phone Skope Camera App allows users a greater control over their camera. The app offers many interesting camera features such as the ability to rotate your camera up to live 360’ degrees, zoom in magnification that is six times greater than your phone camera, slow motion and time-lapse videos, a complete manual control over focus, light (brightness and contrast), quality, size and much more. You can select and save your desired features and use them every time you wish to use Phone Skope to take a picture or record a video. They understand the market’s diversity and ensure that no matter what brand or model you use, there’s a Phone Skope adapter for you. Slow motion - The app lets users record videos in slow motion, which means capturing numerous frames per second!

We have also introduced a new feature at the bottom of the app, an icon for controlling the brightness of your screen manually. A user may select their desired level of brightness for their screen; however, this will not impact the brightness of their captured images and videos!When we were testing this item we made a video of a bug on a leaf - a microscopic bug too small to see with the naked eye. We were so impressed with the video we've posted it on YouTube, just so you can see what the Phonescope is capable of photographing or videoing! Mirror Video - The app mirrors live videos while recording, allowing users to see what a video will look like once recorded. Solid Build: The adapters are built to last with a sturdy design that can endure the occasional bump or scrape.

Finally, price plays a major role in consumer decisions. Phone Skope, with its broader compatibility and higher image quality, comes at a higher price. For hobbyists and professionals who don’t mind shelling out for superior quality and versatility, Phone Skope would be a worthy investment. Most smartphones are equipped with a voice command option to take photos. Enable the voice command option so that touching the phone screen to take a photo or begin a video isn’t necessary. This will minimize loss of focus and result in clearer photos. The Phone Skope cases are solid and afford the phone some level of protection if it is dropped, while the fit of the eyepiece adapter (at least on my Zeiss Diascope) was snug enough that I felt very comfortable leaving the phone just sitting on the eyepiece, something that is crucial if you want to get some high quality video with no shake or vibration.

In the realm of digital optics, the struggle to find the perfect balance between functionality and convenience is an ongoing battle. If your scope doesn’t fit with one of the provided eyepiece adapters, you will have to shell out some more money to get the correct fitting adapter. Digiscoping opens up opportunities for documenting bird behavior and interactions. Whether it's capturing a courtship display, nest building, or feeding habits, the ability to record these moments with your smartphone gives you a valuable tool for research, education, and sharing your passion with others. Through high-quality images and videos, you can contribute to citizen science initiatives and collaborate with fellow birders in identifying and documenting avian species. Performance and image quality are perhaps the most critical aspects for users. Phone Skope has made a name for itself in delivering high-quality images. The lenses effectively augment the phone’s camera, providing exceptional visual performance.