Learning to use the computer editing program for the Celestron Deluxe handheld digital microscope is amazingly easy with exceptional results.

Even this old U.S. Marine has no problem using this tool of the trade.Below is an image of a more detailed example of the image quality the Celestron Deluxe handheld digital microscope can accomplish (under $60.00 at Amazon.com). It is a 1921 improperly cleaned Morgan. The image shows how the Celetron microscope can, when using the accompanied editing tool, identfy detailed coin damage or, possible rewarding coin errors. In time and with some extra patience, detailed images can be accomplished.The computer editing program that comes with this Celestron microscope looks, at first appearance, to be a very basic tool. After using the program, however, it is easily realized that it is an excellent tool for a coin collector. Details of coin surfaces from a distance to micro are very impressive. I was amazed how I thought I had a MS 60 (not in this 1921 example but, another coin) until looking through this microscope I had, in reality, a VG. This tool of the trade would be a valuable asset to a collector to examine a newly purchased coin to determine if it meets their final approval.The editing tool, after conducting a preliminary focus of your object, can be used to fine-tune the lighting, angle and areas that is being examined or, photographed. The panning and zooming tools are contolled by mouse operation which allows for a more steady final image. The editing program also allows for a take an image option that is controlled by the click of the mouse and not from the microscope itself. This allows for a more defined image.The program can also automatically saves images taken into a folder, anywhere within your computer. I have decided to keep my images on a flash-drive, for ease of transport, storage and protection. After saving into a computer file any saved image can then be used and edited with any other photo image programs that a user may utilize to resize, crop or even produce collages.Over all, I rate this microscope a 9+ but, not a ten due to the need to experiment at first, with the microscope to understand the operational potential. This of course, by itself, is a good thing. Keep the golden rule of coin examination and photogrphy in play when using this handy tool: PATIENCE. . . and you will finish with a quality image.