For a limited time Elikliv are offering a 10% discount when purchased through Amazon USA. Use the link below to use the code. If you are not on the US, search for other options. Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2KB1PRR?th=1 10% off code:10David101 Start Date: 10/16/2024 1:00 AM PDT End Date: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM PD
@@DavidTipton101 I think you had to sing for your supper. Funny init , the Japanese spend all their time making the old electronic components smaller , then you need another big box , wires, ( a wireless one nice??) screen to see them and the mounting boards to check for breaks, its a bit like the paperless office. Of course when the scope breaks you have to buy another one to find what component has gone faulty
There are cheaper units available but generally not 4K capable and with autofocus and a 10'" screen. Well done if you have the same spec unit for half price 🙂
Thanks Dave. Like you said it takes practice to get used to. Some folks use the ruler function to measure smd components so as to determine the exact profile if needing to be replaced. Is it an 0806 etc.
I wish i had one of these when i was on the tools, it would have saved my eye site!! Only had had a magnifing hat. Great video as well. Keep up the good work David.
I was wondering about the Base Clamp. So many of these end up very "flimsy", but that looks ridge as you mentioned. Guess we shall see when it's fully mounted, and get your opinion! 🤞
When I was shopping for one of these, I decided I didn't want the screen integrated into the thing because it would bounce around too much. I ended up getting a Raspberry Pi and one of their fantastic Global Shutter cameras and then pairing that with a microscope stand I bought on Amazon and a C mount macro zoom lens I bought on eBay. It's great and it allows me to swap lenses easily.
The camera is 4K, but the included screen is only 1280 x 800P. I wonder how much more detail there would be if connected a 4K monitor. After all, it's all about detail.
The TH-cam algorithm has let me down David, this video has been up for 6 days and just seen it in my feed. Funny enough I bought one of these all be it a smaller model and I love it. Plugged into my big screen and it's a whole new world of SMD soldering. Great review mate.
Thanks Anthony. I was determined to find fault with the scope but it worked very well. I have used it since I completed the review and it has been very handy. I'm glad you are happy with the one you have 👍🙂
Thanks for the good review. I want to ask about the screen resolution. Is it enough? Because there is a choice of two screen sizes, 8 inches and 10.1 inches. Both are the same resolution. I can't decide which one to buy. A smaller one should have a sharper image. Thank you in advance.
Hello MrTrafas. I haven't seen the 8 inch model so I can't say if there is a marked difference. I agree the smaller screen would be sharper but the 10" screen is very good and seems well suited. Keep in mind, I only did a small amount of experimenting. Make sure the unit you buy has autofocus if you want it 👍🙂
For the man who already has everything. Lol. Next week Elon calls and wants you to review his starship. Awesome as always. Appreciated the reflective cameos too. Made my Friday. Cheers!
Looks really great, my eyesight isn't as good as it was. I do have an optical microscope, but takes up a lot of bench space and doesn't have enough clearance under the lens to do PCB work.
Looks very handy Ive never considered using one of these It would most certainly make thlngs easier and well worth considering. Im still using one of those big magnifying glasses with a circular florescent tube built in it was good in its day but not much use on those micro components now days with no ability to zoom in.
Hi Alun. I have one of those magnifiers, mine is in the cupboard, They did not magnify enough for me, I used to use that and a second magnifying glass to see anything clearly 🙂
I agree on getting products from China with translations into English that are pure rubbish. I think it reflects the quality of the product if a company takes the effort for provide a good translation. Curious question for Aussie consumers. Do you often encounter products from China that only provide US plugs? Great review Dave! I've been looking into getting one of these also.
The manual was surprisingly good and easy to read, Maybe thay are learning to put some effort into them. Yes, most of this stuff is aimed at the US market. We usually get an AU adapter with them.
I used a similar microscope in a medical supply lab. The LED light was adequate, but are subject to coming a bit loose. I wish they would come up with a better way to afix the light.
It's a bit of an afterthought, the original model had the light mounted on the base, this doesn't have the base so a different light is used. The tape I used made it quite solid and the tape even looks good. Thanks Patrick.
Re: the ruler/grid functions-- If you're assembling something and need to align or space something at a particular distance or square something up it would come in handy.
Like everything you do my friend, this is an excellent review, i'm impressed. From what i can see the image quality is better compared to other albeit less expensive models i've seen. Not that i could justify the expense right now, but I checked on the Canadian Amazon site and it doesn't seem to be available just yet. I could still get it but from the American site so it comes out to a lot more expensive. Thanks for sharing this, be well, God bless.
Hello Raymond, thanks. It is available elsewhere besides Amazon. The discount only applies to the US Amazon hence the link. The image on the screen was very good, with a 4K monitor attached it would be even better. They are an expensive item for the shop but if you are doing that kind of work this one seems to be pretty good. Cheers!
Hmm I am interested in getting something like this as I am just getting started on SMD projects. These old eyes need a boost, but although this looks a great bit of kit, unfortunately I will have to find a cheaper version. Nearly a "Monkey" here in the UK is a bit pricey for me.
I'm wondering if these [microscopes] are going to be to radio/amp repair TH-camrs what e-bikes and battery banks are to off-grid TH-camrs? I just watched Brad 'The Guitologist/Fixologist' use one of these to repair an old MacBook! 😁👍
I think my neck will hurt because I have to look up at the monitor. It's better to place the monitor on the table at the same level as the board that needs to be repaired.
G'Day David. Very good concise review. Looks pretty sweet to me! Free is also a very good price! It will be very useful. Looking forward to see it in action. Thanks. 73 de KB7ICI.....Bill
@@DavidTipton101 i’ve read several of the negative comments suggesting that you’re selling out to the “the man“ for commercial purposes. The thing I find that I appreciate in this is that you’re not passing off some random product unrelated to what you are doing or trying to accomplish. So if it’s a tool that’s directly related to your work. I am all for it. Question, have you ever considered “LASIK” eye surgery. You know the one where they zap you with a laser and correct the lens of your eyes. I had near perfect vision until 44 and I hate these damn glasses. I have considered it and I’m still exploring the idea and it have spoken to other people who have done and they are fully supportive of it.
A lot of popular radio restorers review products from time to time, I don't know why anyone would be worried about me doing it. I almost always check for review videos before buying a product to see if it will do what I want. This will be handy for me in my workshop. I inquired about LASIK years ago but I was an unsuitable candidate at the time. I will need cataract surgery in the next few years so that may result in not needing glasses. Thanks Neil.
@@HyyskanPolttaja - He raises the hair on the back of my neck! And making 20-30 video's when it could be done in 7 or so is just plain nuts! I've been refurbishing Tube Radio's and Tube Test Equipment for 20+ years, and using an RTL-SDR to align a radio is just plain NUTS! He does more guessing and less doing. And beginners into this hobby are being steered in the wrong direction. This does not for good instruction!!
*BE VERY, VERY WARY* if asked to review products, Dave. Where you, and many others may deem the review to be "fair and balanced, the company offering the product may consider your review to be harsh and may end up suing you. It has happened before.
@@DavidTipton101 I just don't want you bringing the wrath of these companies down on your head. Companies like these don't need much excuse to get extremely litigious!
@DavidTipton101 Another very sad Rememberance Day passes. Of that, there are no doubts. But on a more humourous note, my boyfriend has a scorched tail gun. He STILL wears shorts, and somehow managed to reverse into one of his soldering irons whilst it was swithched on. He was trying to find something he'd dropped on the floor by accident, him being bent down while tail gun up in the air....... The scream and chanting that he made upon contact, made the New Zealand Haka sound mild by comparison. Anyway, it's his 53rd birthday tomorrow, and I must make a tube of sore rear gun cream, one of his presents. I honestly didn't think ex RAF servicemen came out with such language! Lo!!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳 Take care all your end, and stay well. ❤️❤️❤️❌️❌️❌️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫡🫡🫡👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Remembrance day is very special and still going strong. Poor Wayne, I can't say I have ever done exactly that but it would have been fun watching it on video on TH-cam 😄 I can absolutely understand armed forces persons using some colourful language 🤣 I hope he is OK. Take care you lot 🙂
@DavidTipton101 (Wayne commenting) Hi, hope all is well your end(?). Just a quick update. Baby Archie was allowed out of his cage earlier today. He did VERY well. He seated himself on my hand for 5 seconds, flew around the room, and dived bombed, the t.v. We were watching a re-run of Australia versus New Zealand Rugby. Clearly the New Zealand Hakah, did not go down very well. Warmest Regards & Full Support As Always. Wayne, Barbara, Nina and bonzer Archie. Take Care All Bonzer Mates Down Under. From Us All Up Above. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❌️❌️❌️❌️❌️🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
I would have dive bombed the TV too, the damn Kiwis beat us again 😄 Little Archie learning the ropes, bless his little heart, he will be a good friend for you Wayne. Thanks and all the best from down under 👍🙂
For a limited time Elikliv are offering a 10% discount when purchased through Amazon USA. Use the link below to use the code. If you are not on the US, search for other options.
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damm... Amazon don't send it to Argentina!
Hi Dave, good professional review. It looks a good bit of kit. Many thanks from UK.
Thanks Chris, I was pretty happy with it 👍🙂
Thanks Dave, a great freebie 😁
Thanks Mike 👍😊
@@DavidTipton101 I think you had to sing for your supper. Funny init , the Japanese spend all their time making the old electronic components smaller , then you need another big box , wires, ( a wireless one nice??) screen to see them and the mounting boards to check for breaks, its a bit like the paperless office. Of course when the scope breaks you have to buy another one to find what component has gone faulty
Great video 😊
Thanks Phil 🙂
Nice Scope Dave I bought one last year and but it's a diffrent model that is more then half the price of that unit !
There are cheaper units available but generally not 4K capable and with autofocus and a 10'" screen. Well done if you have the same spec unit for half price 🙂
Nice review Dave. I've had one similar for quite awhile and it's great for getting splinters out of my fingers!! 🤣🤣
Haha... that was my first thought too 😃 Thanks Chris.
Thanks Dave. Like you said it takes practice to get used to.
Some folks use the ruler function to measure smd components so as to determine the exact profile if needing to be replaced. Is it an 0806 etc.
I was getting used to it pretty quickly. I wondered about the ruler. I didn't look at it very hard.
I wish i had one of these when i was on the tools, it would have saved my eye site!! Only had had a magnifing hat. Great video as well. Keep up the good work David.
It's certainly a handy tool to have Stephen. I struggle to see small anymore even with a magnifying hat.
I bought a similar microscope (stand type) ,make life much easier. Looking forward to see you putting it to work :)
Good to hear from someone with a use for these scopes. Thanks Twisted1.
Great review David! I have a smaller one with the base, but I like the bigger screen as well as the flex arm. NICE!
Hi Gregg, the 10" screen is good and clear. The flex arm is perfect, I have folded it back and it takes up very little room.
I was wondering about the Base Clamp. So many of these end up very "flimsy", but that looks ridge as you mentioned. Guess we shall see when it's fully mounted, and get your opinion! 🤞
I showed the quite hefty mount, it was very stable.
When I was shopping for one of these, I decided I didn't want the screen integrated into the thing because it would bounce around too much. I ended up getting a Raspberry Pi and one of their fantastic Global Shutter cameras and then pairing that with a microscope stand I bought on Amazon and a C mount macro zoom lens I bought on eBay. It's great and it allows me to swap lenses easily.
Good thinking Brian 👍🙂
The camera is 4K, but the included screen is only 1280 x 800P. I wonder how much more detail there would be if connected a 4K monitor. After all, it's all about detail.
Yes, the outputs are 4K but as I said the screen is quite capable and easy to see. Thanks Glenn.
The TH-cam algorithm has let me down David, this video has been up for 6 days and just seen it in my feed. Funny enough I bought one of these all be it a smaller model and I love it. Plugged into my big screen and it's a whole new world of SMD soldering. Great review mate.
Thanks Anthony. I was determined to find fault with the scope but it worked very well. I have used it since I completed the review and it has been very handy. I'm glad you are happy with the one you have 👍🙂
That review was a PROFESSIONAL one. Thanks for sharing it. I am thinking seriously about buying one of these.
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks RÁDIOS ANTIGOS 🙂
Very good review. I would expect more soon.
Thanks Tim.
Thanks for the good review. I want to ask about the screen resolution. Is it enough? Because there is a choice of two screen sizes, 8 inches and 10.1 inches. Both are the same resolution. I can't decide which one to buy. A smaller one should have a sharper image. Thank you in advance.
Hello MrTrafas. I haven't seen the 8 inch model so I can't say if there is a marked difference. I agree the smaller screen would be sharper but the 10" screen is very good and seems well suited. Keep in mind, I only did a small amount of experimenting. Make sure the unit you buy has autofocus if you want it 👍🙂
For the man who already has everything. Lol. Next week Elon calls and wants you to review his starship. Awesome as always. Appreciated the reflective cameos too. Made my Friday. Cheers!
You can never have too many tools - and yes, I would love to review a starship! 😄 Thanks Midnight.
Looks really great, my eyesight isn't as good as it was. I do have an optical microscope, but takes up a lot of bench space and doesn't have enough clearance under the lens to do PCB work.
This one is good as far as size is concerned, It folded up and takes up very little desk space. Thanks Nigel.
That's a generous size screen! Wow! That model looks incredible! 7:16 😂🤣 what format type does it save images / video clips as? Thank you
It is a great microscope - I'm really impressed with it. I am away from home so I can't check but the photos are JPG and the video I think is MP4 🙂
@DavidTipton101 cool! Thank you again
I'm back home and I checked, the video file is MOV, not MP4.
@@DavidTipton101 .MOV files. Thank you again sir!
Looks very handy Ive never considered using one of these It would most certainly make thlngs easier and well worth considering. Im still using one of those big magnifying glasses with a circular florescent tube built in it was good in its day but not much use on those micro components now days with no ability to zoom in.
Hi Alun. I have one of those magnifiers, mine is in the cupboard, They did not magnify enough for me, I used to use that and a second magnifying glass to see anything clearly 🙂
I agree on getting products from China with translations into English that are pure rubbish. I think it reflects the quality of the product if a company takes the effort for provide a good translation.
Curious question for Aussie consumers. Do you often encounter products from China that only provide US plugs?
Great review Dave! I've been looking into getting one of these also.
The manual was surprisingly good and easy to read, Maybe thay are learning to put some effort into them. Yes, most of this stuff is aimed at the US market. We usually get an AU adapter with them.
I even watch your infomercials 😂
Haha... thanks Paul 👍🙂
I used a similar microscope in a medical supply lab. The LED light was adequate, but are subject to coming a bit loose. I wish they would come up with a better way to afix the light.
It's a bit of an afterthought, the original model had the light mounted on the base, this doesn't have the base so a different light is used. The tape I used made it quite solid and the tape even looks good. Thanks Patrick.
Re: the ruler/grid functions-- If you're assembling something and need to align or space something at a particular distance or square something up it would come in handy.
Thank you Stephen, I understand now 👍🙂
Will be waiting for your next video with the new pcb rectifier.
Thanks, it's already in the pipeline 🙂
HI Dave. I can see the microscope will be very beneficial. In fact, i would love one to work on PC's, Nice review. Take care. Hi to Karen.🙂
It certainly will be useful for me Phill, I was struggling. thanks! 😊
Like everything you do my friend, this is an excellent review, i'm impressed. From what i can see the image quality is better compared to other albeit less expensive models i've seen. Not that i could justify the expense right now, but I checked on the Canadian Amazon site and it doesn't seem to be available just yet. I could still get it but from the American site so it comes out to a lot more expensive. Thanks for sharing this, be well, God bless.
Hello Raymond, thanks. It is available elsewhere besides Amazon. The discount only applies to the US Amazon hence the link. The image on the screen was very good, with a 4K monitor attached it would be even better. They are an expensive item for the shop but if you are doing that kind of work this one seems to be pretty good. Cheers!
Hi again David, yes this thing is good if you are going to se a nidel on a cartridge on a turntable. Greetings from Sweden👍👍
That is only one use for me. I thing it will be very handy. Thanks Claes.
Great product sir nice video thanks David sir 👍 🙏 ❤
Thank you Nath.
Hmm I am interested in getting something like this as I am just getting started on SMD projects. These old eyes need a boost, but although this looks a great bit of kit, unfortunately I will have to find a cheaper version. Nearly a "Monkey" here in the UK is a bit pricey for me.
There are cheaper options, smaller screen, manual focus etc 🙂
I'm wondering if these [microscopes] are going to be to radio/amp repair TH-camrs what e-bikes and battery banks are to off-grid TH-camrs? I just watched Brad 'The Guitologist/Fixologist' use one of these to repair an old MacBook! 😁👍
Yep, ideal for SMD work John 👍🙂
I think my neck will hurt because I have to look up at the monitor. It's better to place the monitor on the table at the same level as the board that needs to be repaired.
Maybe, I didn't have any trouble in the time I used it. Any microscope will be the same though. Thanks @ВладимирЖ-н.
G'Day David. Very good concise review. Looks pretty sweet to me! Free is also a very good price! It will be very useful. Looking forward to see it in action. Thanks. 73 de KB7ICI.....Bill
Thank's Bill. Free is the best price 😊
Any tool that’ll help get the job done is a good tool. Not much use to me, but, let’s see how it works out on your future projects.
It’s a handy tool to have in the workshop Neil, now it's in my workshop 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 even more so as we tend to use eyeglasses.
@@DavidTipton101 i’ve read several of the negative comments suggesting that you’re selling out to the “the man“ for commercial purposes.
The thing I find that I appreciate in this is that you’re not passing off some random product unrelated to what you are doing or trying to accomplish.
So if it’s a tool that’s directly related to your work. I am all for it.
Question, have you ever considered “LASIK” eye surgery. You know the one where they zap you with a laser and correct the lens of your eyes.
I had near perfect vision until 44 and I hate these damn glasses. I have considered it and I’m still exploring the idea and it have spoken to other people who have done and they are fully supportive of it.
A lot of popular radio restorers review products from time to time, I don't know why anyone would be worried about me doing it. I almost always check for review videos before buying a product to see if it will do what I want. This will be handy for me in my workshop.
I inquired about LASIK years ago but I was an unsuitable candidate at the time. I will need cataract surgery in the next few years so that may result in not needing glasses. Thanks Neil.
I have the Elikliv EDM4 model. Does anyone know how to turn off the Day\Date\Time function? I can't find a way to get it off the screen
Hi @ROADIEZ824. Turn off "Time Stam(p)" in the menu 🙂
Identical to Tomlov TM4K-AF Flex just name changed.
Yes, it also had Tomiov on the box 🙂
Excellent, factual review, David. A very nice device indeed, and useful in future videos I think. Thanks!
Many thanks @alpcns. It will be handy for my work 😊
You and Manuel, (Electronics Old and New) are top of my list to watch! 👍 There's a guy, (Jim L.) that people should ignore! 👎
Don't ignore Jim's videos. He makes one almost every day and watching him struggling is quite entertaining. 🤪
@@HyyskanPolttaja - He raises the hair on the back of my neck! And making 20-30 video's when it could be done in 7 or so is just plain nuts! I've been refurbishing Tube Radio's and Tube Test Equipment for 20+ years, and using an RTL-SDR to align a radio is just plain NUTS! He does more guessing and less doing. And beginners into this hobby are being steered in the wrong direction. This does not for good instruction!!
Thanks! I'll keep an eye on Manuel's channel too. 🙂
The only drawback is that it's sold by Amazon. It would be better if something like this was sold by Jaycar or JB Hi-Fi.
There are other distributors of this and other similar brands.
Only difference is it be sold cheaper at Amonzon at half price what it's advertised at Jaycar an JB HI-Fi.
I might as well be the first , what valves dose it use and do you have to use dim bulb to fire it up 🤣🤣🤣
Haha... I didn't think of that Tony, I just plugged it straight in, I could have blown the whole thing up 🤦♂️😄
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Just about everything nowadays is capable of 100-250 V, 50-60 Hz operation.
Yes, it seems that way.
Over 600 euro to import to Germany omg
Try searching for it, not only Amazon sell them. Be careful to make sure the one you want has autofocus if you want that feature.
Gee Dave I see you have clean fingernails too.
Haha... they were 😄
Won't ship to Aust....so much for that. LOL..
You can search for it, it is available elsewhere for delivery to Aust.
Sadly I will opt. out of any and all of these infomercials! Sorry Dave!
Perfectly OK by me John 👍
*BE VERY, VERY WARY* if asked to review products, Dave. Where you, and many others may deem the review to be "fair and balanced, the company offering the product may consider your review to be harsh and may end up suing you. It has happened before.
Thanks Neil 👍
@@DavidTipton101 I just don't want you bringing the wrath of these companies down on your head. Companies like these don't need much excuse to get extremely litigious!
@@neilforbes416 People review products all the time on TH-cam even cars
@@neilforbes416 what do you mean.
It takes nerve to put ads on what is a 22 minute long commercial.
Thanks tarstarkusz 😊
@DavidTipton101
Another very sad Rememberance Day passes.
Of that, there are no doubts. But on a more humourous note, my boyfriend has a scorched tail gun. He STILL wears shorts, and somehow managed to reverse into one of his soldering irons whilst it was swithched on. He was trying to find something he'd dropped on the floor by accident, him being bent down while tail gun up in the air.......
The scream and chanting that he made upon contact, made the New Zealand Haka sound mild by comparison.
Anyway, it's his 53rd birthday tomorrow, and I must make a tube of sore rear gun cream, one of his presents. I honestly didn't think ex RAF servicemen came out with such language! Lo!!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳
Take care all your end, and stay well.
❤️❤️❤️❌️❌️❌️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫡🫡🫡👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Remembrance day is very special and still going strong. Poor Wayne, I can't say I have ever done exactly that but it would have been fun watching it on video on TH-cam 😄 I can absolutely understand armed forces persons using some colourful language 🤣
I hope he is OK. Take care you lot 🙂
@DavidTipton101
(Wayne commenting) Hi, hope all is well your end(?). Just a quick update. Baby Archie was allowed out of his cage earlier today. He did VERY well.
He seated himself on my hand for 5 seconds, flew around the room, and dived bombed, the t.v. We were watching a re-run of Australia versus New Zealand Rugby. Clearly the New Zealand Hakah, did not go down very well.
Warmest Regards & Full Support As Always.
Wayne, Barbara, Nina and bonzer Archie.
Take Care All Bonzer Mates Down Under.
From Us All Up Above.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❌️❌️❌️❌️❌️🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
I would have dive bombed the TV too, the damn Kiwis beat us again 😄 Little Archie learning the ropes, bless his little heart, he will be a good friend for you Wayne. Thanks and all the best from down under 👍🙂