Testimonial

Just wanted to let you know how much i enjoy using the dino-lite digital microscope for my coins. I've been telling other people out there that if you've been thinking about getting the dino-lite, please don't wait like I did. It makes checking coins so much easier and that it is a must for those people who sell coins on ebay.
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!
DAVE BRADSHAW

413T-FVW2 “For the past year I've been using dino-lite digital microscopes to assist with identifying repairs and reproductions in antique ceramics. These devices have changed the way I review completely
. I highly recommend the UV models for dealers and serious collectors in this field”
Greg Dean- www.deantiques.com/PLG

Articles
from Joseph Miller / CA - JAN 10, 2010

Counterfeit Inspection Training.
BigC recently had the opportunity to participate in a counterfeit inspection training seminar put together as a joint effort of the California Space Authority and the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association. The seminar included a lab segment which used Dino-Lite digital microscopes to demonstrate techniques for identifying counterfeit parts.

The Problem
Modern electronics contain dangerous substances like mercury, lead, and cadmium that require them to be disposed of in special ways. While many countries have made efforts to promote e-waste recycling programs, operators of these programs do not always live up to their promises for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. In many cases, e-waste “recyclers” have been discovered to be illegally exporting old components to Southeast Asia where entire villages have sprung up around the industry of stripping parts from obsolete products and turning them into counterfeits. These villages have little to no means to provide for the safety of their workers, the environment, or their products. All too often, parts are simply melted to recover small amounts of gold, releasing other substances like mercury into the environment. Circuit boards and microchips are washed in rivers and painted over with brand names and new manufacture dates. Eventually, these parts find their way back to the U.S. and Europe, where uninformed distributors are putting them back into the marketplace. These counterfeit chips ultimately end up in products ranging from toys, to military, aerospace, and life support systems.

The Dino-Lite Solution
It is easy to understand how electronic components that have been recycled, washed in a river, painted over as a counterfeit and packaged without regard to humidity or electrostatic discharge, then shipped back to the U.S., would not be desirable in our nation’s telecommunications systems, military equipment, and hospitals. Amazingly, despite how little care is given to the actual quality of these parts, counterfeiters have become quite skilled in making the parts appear legitimate. Fortunately, with Dino-Lite and a little training, it is also easy to identify these dangerous parts and prevent them from ever entering the distribution cycle. Examining a suspect part under a Dino-Lite makes it simple to identify common indicators of a counterfeit component which are often impossible to distinguish with the naked eye. Common indicators visible under magnification include bent or missing pins, corrosion, small scratches, inconsistencies in texture, and low quality printing. Special Dino-Lite models with built-in polarized lighting can sometimes even detect original markings without removing the counterfeit resurfacing. Preventing the distribution of counterfeit parts is of vital interest to our economy and our national security. The Independent Distributors of Electronics Association is working hard to inform and educate American companies on this subject, and BigC is proud to a be part of the solution.

Learn More
BigC/Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes:
http://bigc.com/
Independent Distributors of Electronics Association:
http://www.idofea.org/
California Space Authority:
http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/
60 Minutes “Following the Trail of Toxic E-Waste”: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/60minutes/main4579229.shtml

Articles
from Connie Pedregon / CA - OCT 20, 2009

Nailfold capillary microscopy.

Nailfold capillary microscopy examination has been used since late 1950s as a non-invasive technique for diagnosing and monitoring connective tissue disease in adults. Certain diseases cause permanent changes to the shapes and densities of nailfold capillaries and therefore nailfold capillary microscopy examination is important for diagnosing and monitoring these diseases. Diseases such as Primary Raynaud’s phenomenon, progressive systemic sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis were detected in more than 80% of adult patients, by analyzing high resolution images.

The use of the Dino-Lite handheld digital nailscope can help aid in capillary microscopy examination. The ability to zoom at 500x magnification, and the ability to save images in high resolution up to 1280x 1024, can provide much needed help in the detection and prevention of connective tissue diseases.

Reference: Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
http://www.eustar.org/download/SSc_2005/slides/day-2/2-6_AgnetaScheja.pdf

Departments of 'Anatomy and 2Rheumatology, University College Hospital, London
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1001980&blobtype=pdf

Articles
from John Abalos / CA - MAY 20, 2009

Dangers of Fake and Counterfeit Components.

Just like many other thing electronics in today's world, computer components are targets of fakes and counterfeiting. Though it may seem harmless and to some even cost effective, the use of these counterfeit components cause a huge risk. All sorts of commercial and military craft rely heavily on these components, such as commercial airliners, war planes, helicopters, war ships, even missiles, and so on. The failure of such components could lead to catastrophic consequences. Counterfeit routers are another issue as these fakes could lead to foreign espionage or accidents. Many fakes are purchased by companies where employees sand off markings on used commercial chips and re-label them as military.

Detecting these fakes become more important every day. The use of Dino-Lite handheld digital microscopes can aid in the detection of counterfeit products. The ability to zoom in from 10X-200X magnification with a digital zoom up to 330X, and with white, near UV, IR, LED lights or polarized lights provide much needed inspection help even to the trained eye.

Reference:
Business Week, Dangerous Fakes Oct 2, 2008
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_41/b4103034193886.htm

Testimonial
from Wally. M, / MN - April 28, 2009

Hello Bigc

Thank you very much for Dino Lite Products . I am very happy and technically satisfied with my AM-313 USB Microscope Please open attached pictures and also a post on very popular web site http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/82/829896.html

The pictures show stylus/cantilever assembly of very expensive Phono Cartridges - with typical measurements done with included measurement software.
I am already on the market for upgrade - AD - 413T

Link
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/82/829896.html

Corporate product promotion
CeBIT international technology show - March, 2009

Customers are continuously discovering new and creative applications for the versatile Dino-Lite digital microscopes. Many companies, including corporate giant INTEL, are utilizing the Dino-Lite scopes to display and promote their products at trade shows, conventions and conferences. The ultra portable, pocket sized scopes and collapsible stands easily fit in a briefcase and simple setup and ease of use makes the Dino-Lite digital microscopes the ideal device for these and other applications. These scopes are an effective and very affordable attention grabber display tool providing clear magnified images of smaller objects, component parts and craftsmanship detail.

The versatility of the Dino-Lite digital microscopes allows for use as both a hand-held or stand mounted general inspection device with a single lens variable magnification range of 10 – 220X, depending on working distance from object, or 10 -92X for dedicated working distance models (“TL” series). The included free “Dinocapture” software provides single image or video capture, measurement capability, image management and more. The increasingly popular and affordable Dino-Lite series of digital microscopes come in a variety of featured models for use in a wide range of industrial, educational, medical, commercial, law enforcement and other applications requiring magnified imaging.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBRpQQiTns&fmt=22

Award
2009 iF Gold award - Jan, 2009

Dino-Lite series digital handheld microscopes won the 2009 iF Gold award for design and innovation. The Dino-Lite handheld microscopes are amazing and easy to use offering you high resolution with a single lens provides varial magnification from 10x -200x at your fingertips. The microscopes are ideal for a wide variety of practical applications; in the classroom, workplace and even the home. They can be used for science and engineering work and study, dermatology (skin/scalp) exams, detailed repair, assembly and quality control (i.e. electronics, mechanical, etc), hobbies & collecting (coin, stamp, watch, jewelry, etc.), law enforcement (counterfeit ID, crime lab, etc), entertainment or simply as a reading aid.

The iF Design Awards have been internationally recognized since 1953, and are awarded not only based on outward design, but also on functionality, environmental consciousness shown, ease of use, and innovation among other comprehensive judging criterion. Companies and design studios use the iF seal as a visible symbol of product and service quality.

http://www.ifdesign.de

Award
2008 COMPUTEX design & innovation awards - June, 2008

COMPUTEX TAIPEI design & innovation awards 2008 The innovative Dino-Lite series of hand held digital microscopes, developed by AnMo Electronics, is revolutionizing the world of microscopy and digital image capturing with it's patented technologies and stylish ergonomic design. Dino-Lite's versatility and portability lends itself to a wide range of practical applications in educational, industrial, medical and many other fields. Simply rotating the adjustment knob will bring an observed object into focus with a magnification range of 10X - 200X, depending on working distance. The included "DinoCapture" software provides the user with a variety of useful features including measurement.

Testimonial
from Email, Aug - Oct, 2007

8/20/2007 08:31 AM
The EM300M eyepiece camera is so great and the software is so user friendly that we don't even use our more expensive eyepiece camera that we purchased just one year ago anymore.
Thank's !!
K. Natick, MA 01760

9/20/2007 2:05 PM
I love my new Dino-lite with the measurement capabilites!
Thank you,
D.S. M.D. Manager
Xennovate Medical LLC IN 47374

9/20/2007 8:22 AM
On viewing skin lesions with a handheld digital microscope:
One tool which some clinicians have found useful to view skin lesions and fibers is the Dino-Lite AM313.
This handheld, digital microscope can be used to document and measure object images found in association with the skin and skin lesions of patients with Morgellons disease.
W.H. MD - Colorado Springs, CO 80919
www.Morgellons.org

October 17, 2007 5:39 PM
I purchased a Dino-Lite from you back in June and it is one of the most useful tools I have and it seems to work under quite arduous circumstances and environments. I plan on purchasing another one soon.
Thank you,
Dr. S.C. Salmon

10/25/2007 7:00 PM
We have recently purchased one of your AM413T digital microscope cameras.
We are very impressed with the results so far.
D. Irving
Design Engineer

Testimonial
from Email, June-July, 2007

7/3/2007 4:03 PM
From a firearms expert's point of view, the "Dino-Lite" model AM313FVT UV
allows particles of gun powder to show up clearly even against a black or dark background
because of the ultraviolet lighting.
Image Link

7/31/2007 4:03 PM
I'm also Working on a paper to publish and used the AM413T microscope you just
shipped to me to take the excellent attached photographs.
Image Link
Evan T. @ WA

6/29/2007 11:18 AM
I received my AM313 microscope and stand and am very satisfied. The measurement features of this model were a critical part of my decision in purchasing the unit. You have a very useful product.
Congratulations.
Dr. Stuart. S. @ OH 6/29/07

6/25/2007 11:16 AM
We had a chance to use the (EM-200F) microscope eyepiece camera and we found that its sensitivity atlow levels of illumination is pretty good. Thanks again!
J.D. @ Yale University School of Medicine.

Testimonial
from Email, MAY 23-25, 2007

05/25/2007 12:39 PM
Thank you.
I have received the AM311ST and I am very impressed. I should also have the Fluorescent UV model on order soon.
I have had good initial success with using a mirror for certain inspections with the AM311ST.
will pass along good words about yours products to others. Have a great day.
Gary. L.

5/24/2007 3:28 PM
This thing is really, really cool. I bought mine from ThinkGeek.com. Thanks again! I'm having fun now...
Ron. H.

5/23/2007 5:37 PM
Do keep me posted on new stuff! We use the Dino-Lite all the time. I carry mine in my briefcase, and use it constantly when I travel to inspect solder.
Mark.Y. @ San Diego, CA USA

5/23/2007 7:15 AM
Thank you very much for the wonderfully economic products from your company. They are just wonderful, especially the EM130 and the AM313T models. THANKS.
LEONEL. G.

Testimonial
from Mike. R of NH, Apr 10th, 2007

I purchased the Dino-Lite AM313 Digital Microscope in March of this year for use in cataloging my coin collection. I use a coin inventory management application that supports storing up to 6 images per coin and I wanted a way to easily capture a variety of images for each of my coins. I own a couple of digital cameras and was in the process of researching the purchase of a new macro lens for this purpose when I came across an advertisement for the Dino-Lite. It appeared to be the perfect fit for what I needed and at a cost that was about 1/3 of what a new macro lens was going
to cost.

I want to tell you how pleased I am with the Dino-Lite and the accompanying DinoCapture software. Installation and setup was quick and easy and I was able to begin capturing coin images immediately. The quality of the images with the default settings was great but after playing around with lighting and the wide array of video settings in the application I was able to capture even better images. This is truly a perfect product at a perfect price.

Posted by Padre @ 5:43pm
http://www.thetechstop.net/conf-ces2007.html#bigc

bigC - Portable Digital Microscope

I'm a geek... a big one... I admit it... so perhaps it is no surprise that I was instantly attracted to a little kiosk that was showing off portable digital microscopes.

The Dino-Lite series of digital microscope/camera's from BigC.com may seem like  simple gadgets but they are all professional in their capabilities. The above pictures give a reasonable picture of the types of images that can be obtained from their self-illuminated microscope. In addition to clear still shots, the Dino-Lite microscopes can take video at up to 30fps. Plus, you can adjust the magnification from 10x-200x with continuous zoom and output to either a USB or composite interface.

http://www.thetechstop.net/conf-ces2007.html#bigc

Testimonial
from Joel Gould, OCT 2nd, 2006

I have been a coin dealer for almost 25 years now and I spend a good deal of my time examining a variety of coins in great detail.  The value of collectible coins is determined by many factors and are "graded" based on the condition of the coin. The DINO-LITE allows me to closely examine and either determine or verify the condition and grade of these coins and to send the magnified images to my customers in real time!  This way the customers and other dealers can make purchasing decisions without having to send the coins all over the country for inspection. Recently,  I was able to almost double my money on a coin purchase by sending the magnified images to another dealer who then determined that my coin had been improperly "graded". He offered me almost twice my asking price!