Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Explore the undiscovered miniture world with this amazing USB Microscope from Veho. Complete with optional cradle

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Ultra-slim 8 megapixel camera that combines elegant-looks, intuitive operation and stunning performance. Electronic Vibration Reduction and high ISO light sensitivity produce excellent results in all conditions. Nikons EXPEED image processing concept delivers all-round high performance and enables superb, natural-looking images. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor features an anti-reflection coating to make it easy to shoot and share the results, even in bright sunlight. The COOLPIX S210 captures the magic in your life wherever you are. 8.0 megapixel resolution keeps images sharp when printing complete or just from selected areas, even in large format.

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

With an alluringly slim body, the Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera is an 8 megapixel compact ready to go anywhere. With ISO 2000 capability, the S210 is adept at shooting in both bright and low light.

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens will complete your photographic equipment so you can take photos like a professional. This lens works with digital reflex cameras to capture pictures that are rich in colour and true to life. The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens is an ED lens of 15 elements in 11 groups for precise close-ups and ultra-accurate focusing. Perfect for portrait photographers or for distant subjects, the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens includes a VR function that allows for speeds that are 3 times slower than normal. This system works directly with the focus by diminishing vibrations and correcting the chromatic distortions that are caused by low light. Plus, the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens benefits from an amazing focal range going from f/22-32 minimum to 2/4-5.6 maximum for optimum use. Including a ?Silent Wave Motor? for quick and quiet focusing, this lens can be used anywhere at any time, be it for weddings, holidays, or nature hikes. With the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens, you?ll always bring back your favourite memories.

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Very fragile, 13 Nov 2008
I have owned one of these for 18 months. In that time it has broken twice, on both occasions the lens was mounted on the camera and reasonably protected, and I am anything but an action photographer. After the most recent failure Nikon are quoting £130 to fix it, so I think I'm going to call it a day on this particular model. When it was working the image quality was good enough; that is to say it had a number of limitations (fairly widely reviewed) but in most cases images can be fixed by post processing by DX-Pro or similar. The VR kind-of-works, as someone said it's a good way of getting images of blurred sportsmen running across razor sharp grass. It is a good price mind, and perhaps I have been unlucky but it is very flimsy.

Superb Lens but beware incompetent carrier!, 04 Jun 2008
Lens is excellent - service provided by the seller Allcam first rate let down only by the staggering incompetence of the delivery courier Citylink who managed to attempt to deliver to the wrong address twice in succession.

Now e-commerce is a fantastic retail development but it depends on the reliability of the carrier. This one, Citylink in Northern Ireland should be avoided at all costs - they are eyewateringly inept and their customer service is a disgrace. By all means buy online folks but avoid this courier service like the plague!

One long lens, 16 Feb 2008
I've come back to photography after twenty-five years away so I still think in 35mm terms. I have this lens on my D40 and was very surprised at its long range which will be quite enough for me to take cricket photos this summer. I have a bad tremor but seem to have no problem getting good results with this lens so the VR works. The autofocus is something else but manual focusing is easy enough. For the money I don't think you could get any better but keep your 18-55mm to hand because I think you'll need both.

A great companion for the Nikon D40/D40x, 01 Feb 2008
A great lens for a tiny price! This is an excellent lens to really take you a step further into the world of digital SLR photography.

I've owned the D40 for about 7-8 months and I finally decided that I'd like to be able to pick out features and have a bit more flexibililty with zoom. So after reading around I decided upon this for it's ability, but mainly becasue of the price tag! A quality lens for this much money is a nobrainer. The VR is essential, especially in low light situations and i've got excellent results with it.



Great Lens!, 09 Jul 2007
I was immediatly impressed with this lens. It feels well made and sturdy. The image quality seems impressive, and the Vibration Reduction works extremely well, making telephoto shots a pleasure to take. I would recommend getting this over the non-VR version anyday, it really is worth the extra money.

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Very fragile, 13 Nov 2008
I have owned one of these for 18 months. In that time it has broken twice, on both occasions the lens was mounted on the camera and reasonably protected, and I am anything but an action photographer. After the most recent failure Nikon are quoting £130 to fix it, so I think I'm going to call it a day on this particular model. When it was working the image quality was good enough; that is to say it had a number of limitations (fairly widely reviewed) but in most cases images can be fixed by post processing by DX-Pro or similar. The VR kind-of-works, as someone said it's a good way of getting images of blurred sportsmen running across razor sharp grass. It is a good price mind, and perhaps I have been unlucky but it is very flimsy.

Superb Lens but beware incompetent carrier!, 04 Jun 2008
Lens is excellent - service provided by the seller Allcam first rate let down only by the staggering incompetence of the delivery courier Citylink who managed to attempt to deliver to the wrong address twice in succession.

Now e-commerce is a fantastic retail development but it depends on the reliability of the carrier. This one, Citylink in Northern Ireland should be avoided at all costs - they are eyewateringly inept and their customer service is a disgrace. By all means buy online folks but avoid this courier service like the plague!

One long lens, 16 Feb 2008
I've come back to photography after twenty-five years away so I still think in 35mm terms. I have this lens on my D40 and was very surprised at its long range which will be quite enough for me to take cricket photos this summer. I have a bad tremor but seem to have no problem getting good results with this lens so the VR works. The autofocus is something else but manual focusing is easy enough. For the money I don't think you could get any better but keep your 18-55mm to hand because I think you'll need both.

A great companion for the Nikon D40/D40x, 01 Feb 2008
A great lens for a tiny price! This is an excellent lens to really take you a step further into the world of digital SLR photography.

I've owned the D40 for about 7-8 months and I finally decided that I'd like to be able to pick out features and have a bit more flexibililty with zoom. So after reading around I decided upon this for it's ability, but mainly becasue of the price tag! A quality lens for this much money is a nobrainer. The VR is essential, especially in low light situations and i've got excellent results with it.



Great Lens!, 09 Jul 2007
I was immediatly impressed with this lens. It feels well made and sturdy. The image quality seems impressive, and the Vibration Reduction works extremely well, making telephoto shots a pleasure to take. I would recommend getting this over the non-VR version anyday, it really is worth the extra money.

Nikon S600, 02 May 2008
I own a Nikon D70x and a D200 along with the usual collection of zoom, wide angle and macro lens.
I needed something which would produce good quality images but that I could carry in my pocket.
I bought the S600 on the day of it's release and found it to be very good
indeed. The lens is superb and once you find your way around the menus and use the correct set up the photos are very good. I am very pleased with the camera it does what it says on the packet.

Capture all those special moments in life with the Coolpix S210 from Nikon! This ultra-compact camera comes with a sensitivity range going up to 2000 ISO, guaranteeing pictures that are bright and packed with details. The Coolpix S210 also has an 8-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x Nikkor optical zoom, which adapt to different shooting conditions. The Coolpix S210 comes with three unique innovations from Nikon: a face-priority autofocus that concentrates on faces and not backgrounds; D-Lighting, which creates impressive results by compensating for strong shadows; and in-camera red-eye correction. The Coolpix S210 even includes an electronic vibration reduction system, which combats the effects of camera shake to guarantee clarity even in low lighting conditions, and an Expeed processor that guarantees perfect image quality. At just 18 mm thick, the Coolpix S210 is available in a range of different colours, so you can pick the one which best reflects your sense of style.

Ideal for Flash Guns and Cameras, 28 Oct 2008
I use these for high power flash guns, portable DAB radio, digitial recording devices and anything that requires batteries to be virtually new for the equipment to work at it's best. The 'life' of the battery is not as good as a top one off the shelf but the re-charge speed is fast (an hour max) and the economics speak for itself. The only down-sides are the charger is pretty bulky if travelling, slower to charge on lower voltage through an adaptor(that is to be expected)and when not used they discharge quicker than normal. Have a few spare sets available to always keep going otherwise there is the hour wait.

Save money, 24 Apr 2008
If you worked out what it costs per unit of electricity to use disposable batteries, you'd buy rechargeables to fit all your portable power needs. These ones seem to work well.

Great buy for that price., 15 Nov 2008
Just bought the Veho VMS-001 and for the money it is a very handy tool. I look on it not as a microscope but more of a very high power magnifier which is able to explode the view onto a monitor (larger monitor the better). Great tool for the watch/clock man or anyone working with small items where a detail view is required. Of course there is also the added bonus of it's ability to capure each view either in still or video format.
All in all a great and extremely useful buy


If Carlsberg made gadgets!, 14 Oct 2008
I am really impressed with the Veho VMS-001. It is very easy and quick to set-up and is just as easy to use. The stand which is included is anodised metal so looks good as wellas being very sturdy. It holds the microscope firmly once locked making for a clear and steady picture and it employs two ball joints making it very flexible. The microscope itself appears well made and the clarity of the subject is excellent. Focusing is easy though when zoomed in fully you get a bit of handshake when its not in the stand but thats not the microscopes fault. The software is easy to use and there are a good amount of settings you can play with to suit your needs. Overall for under £50 you can have weeks of entertainment before you even consider letting the kids having a go. This could be my greatest ever gadget purchase and if you like gadgets, get it on your Christmas list......see what's really in that Turkey!!

Compatability issues with Vista, 16 Sep 2008
Although the hardware itself is quite well made, I could not get the device drivers to install in Vista 64 Ultimate due to Vista's requirement to have drivers digitally signed. It's the same issue even after disabling driver signing. There are no updated drivers on the Veho or Sonix(camera maker) web sites.

Great once you get everything installed... the manual is appalling, 11 Sep 2008
I shall prefix what I am about to say by detailing my system: it is an Acer TravelMate 243LC laptop running WinXP SP2 & has USB 1.0 ports.

I bought the little VeHo VMS-001 microscope as a `grown-up' replacement for the perfectly adequate IntelPlay QX3 microscope (bought in 2002); the reason for the purchase being that the VeHo `scope would look a little neater on my desk & take up much less space than the bulky, `plasticy' QX3. I must add that the QX3 was a child's play to install & use - real `plug `n' play.

I had high hopes that the little VeHo `scope would be just as simple to install, but unfortunately it wasn't. First of all the `scope driver would not install as it did not pass the Windows Logo test (signature test), contrary to what is stated in the VeHo `scope's manual there was no option to `continue anyway'. I tried downloading & installing the drivers from the veho-uk.com website, but this did not help nor did a perusal of the FAQs section of the website. A couple of internet searches later & I found out how to get around this problem & this is what to do: click START & then right click on MY COMPUTER, select HARDWARE & look for & click on the `Driver Signing' button then select the option that allows installation of unsigned drivers, but gives you a warning you about, click on APPLY & OK. Now reinstall the `scope driver (say YES to installing the unsigned driver) & then install the microcapture driver & allow the PC to re-start. I plugged in the `scope, but nothing happened - you are supposed to be prompted to install the software. By clicking on the icon to start up the `scope I discovered that it wasn't recognising the `scope's presence. I got around this problem thus: go to the CONTROL PANEL, select SYSTEM & then select DEVICE MANAGER. In device manager, after mooching around the USB ports, problem devices, etc, I found the `scope under PROBLEM DEVICES, which I selected & allowed to install the software/drivers from the CD supplied with the `scope (N.B. at this point the `scope & the CD were attached & in the CD drive, respectively). Hey Presto! The `scope finally illuminated & worked! Upon the first shutdown of the software I got a "Windows has encountered an error & must shut down"-type error, but thereafter everything seemed to be fine.

What is not immediately clear nor explained in the manual is how to change the magnification - you do this by changing the PREVIEW to 640 x 480 & using the ZOOM facility. I found out how to do this by consulting the FAQs on the VeHo website.

All in all, this is a neat, sleek little gadget that looks good on your desk & does the job it's designed to do. It is hugely let down by its appalling, skimpy, poorly-written manual - the pdf of the manual is exactly the same as the tiny paper version. There is no trouble-shooting section & the website is little better. In addition, the software isn't very friendly at all. A computer novice could well find themselves with nothing more than a glorified paperweight if they encounter the same kind of installation problems that I did, but then again they may not be buying this kind of gadget. Foolishly, I thought I'd do a quick look-see installation & have a little play about, but it turned into a marathon of best part of two & a half hours to get the `scope to work. I must add that I'm no computer wizard rather I am a few notches up from novice level.

Do be aware that there's not much on the internet about this little `scope aside from where to buy it. However, don't let my review put you off buying this great little gadget, but do be prepared for the possibility of it being anything but plug `n' play. Good luck!


Perfect., 13 Aug 2008
Brilliant little gadget. I bought this microscope to take a nosey at some of my computer components. Did the job really well, can capture still images aswell as videos that record straight to the computer.
I was using Vista 64 Bit and had no problems at all, I loaded the driver from the CD and it worked straight away.
All in all a really good product. And a touch under £60...

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camera, 05 Jul 2008
Having been delighted with a Nikon Coolpix 3100 for the last 4 years my brother and I decided to upgrade to a new Coolpix when the battery compartment cover started to break on the old camera. We thought that we would stick with the trusted Coolpix brand, so went for the S210.

However we could not have been more disappointed. Having taken nearly 200 pictures each, and having tried various settings and scene modes, we both discovered that the wonderful crispness of the pictures on our old Coolpix was sadly lacking on this new model. In the majority of pictures the focusing was only crisp in the centre of the picture. As you moved to the outside of the pics you got increased blur - and that was with the vibration reduction switched ON and even on static objects. There was also a good deal of chromatic aberration (bluish-purple edging) in high contrast areas. This may be down to our lack of photographic know-how...but even if that is the case, this camera is most certainly not a point-and-shoot - not if you want to get any kind of decent results without having to fiddle with manual settings. The camera really struggled with focusing indoors and most of those pics ended up more blurred than the outdoor ones. The pics may well be OK for 6x4 prints, but certainly not any good if you want to blow them up.

On top of that both of us encountered "lens error" problems while on holiday in Cyprus only 3 weeks after purchase, and that was with the cameras in a padded case, so no chance of sand intrusion. In the case of my camera I was able to power off and then back on and that seemed to fix the problem. The same thing worked for my brother the first time it happened, but the next time the lens error was terminal. The camera was toast for the rest of the holiday.

When we took the camera into a photo shop in Larnaca a passing Canon rep pointed out the slimness of the Nikon camera and the resulting vulnerability of the lens mechanism.

We have now returned both cameras to Amazon and are now considering going for the Canon IXUS 80 IS, which seems to have much better reviews.

Frustrating, 15 Nov 2008
I am pleased with the camera itself but didn't appreciate that delivery was from the Netherlands. As such, the instructions, which appear comprehensive, come in 4 languages but none of them are English. In addition, the battery charger power lead comes with a european pin plug. A UK plug was enclosed but you either need to change the plug yourself or use an adaptor. None of this was apparent when I ordered the camera and whilst not a serious problem, it was certainly frustrating.

20+ days for delivery, 10 Sep 2008
I find Amazon UK really good for buying books, also the Marketplace, deliveries are always on time. Driven by this efficiency I always got from them, I committed a big mistake: I bought this camera from Amazon UK on 21st of August 2008, together with a leathercase and a flashcard. Today is 10th of September 2008, and I still didn't get the camera from them (the leathercase and flashcard arrived on time, from 3rd party sellers). I've contacted Amazon several times but they keep promising the product will be delivered and nothing happens. They can't really do something to help you. If thinking about buying a camera, it is better to go to a shop, unless you want to feel frustrated for 20+ days.

Fernando

Was meant to be a Xmas pressie for my son, but it arrived far too , 21 Aug 2008
....early, and there was no point leaving it in its box with the gtee running. A really cool-looking camera, that my 16yr old had up and running in minutes, without the need for instructions.

Unfortunately (for me) the pics are of such quality, that I look clearly terrible in the pics he's taken - which is a good thing, as it's gotten me onto a diet! It hooks up to the tv so you can record and play immediately all that's going on, and the video quality is superb. Amazon was definitely the cheapest at £94, as it is widely on sale for £118.

A great buy.

great camera, perfect for holiday usage, 27 Jul 2008
I have a Nikon SLR D80 camera which is regarded by nearly all reviewers as the no1 SlR mid-range camera to own. We also owned a trendy pink canon Ixus camera for compactness eg holiday nights out etc. the canon was terriable, slow, bad battery, several returns to canon for repairs. This nikon is cheap cheerful and great pics, for the price its fantastic and in 18 months or 2 years if i need a new one well for 100 outlay ive got my moneys worth from this 210 ...great buy and soo compact, a real gem


Very disappointing camer