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grizewald:
Cameras like that are fine for inspection after the fact but largely useless for soldering. Try soldering with one eye closed and you'll rapidly understand why not being able to see in three dimensions is a problem. Add to that the delay that agehall quite rightly points out and these cameras end up being far less useful than they look.

kizmit99:
I learned/practiced SMD hand soldering with boards just like that (and other similar ones) -- BTW, I think you can find basically the same thing for about 1/3 to 1/2 the price if you look for them...

As others have already said, the minimum you will likely need is:
- fine solder (0.5mm or so)
- flux - I've been using a flux-pen like this: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/chip-quik-inc/CQ4LF/CQ4LF-ND/6227077 and it's worked fine (probably not that exact brand/model, but something similar).  Flux paste is also an option.
- decent tweezers
- some form of magnification (unless you have very good close/medium range vision) - I use a magnifying work lamp sort of like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5X-Desk-Table-Clamp-Mount-Magnifier-Lamp-Light-Magnifying-Glass-Lens-Diopter/233172354254, I've also used something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Lens-Lighted-Lamp-Top-Desk-Magnifier-Magnifying-Glass-With-Clamp-LED/311982205785, but without the light.  In my opinion having the ring light is very helpful.

If you're just trying to get proficient in SMD hand soldering, I would suggest you shouldn't need to invest in a microscope.  Spend the saved dollars on getting more practice boards (it really doesn't take very long to complete them, and practice is what will make you better at it).

Just my 2-cents...

Jwillis:

--- Quote from: Lucky-Luka on January 16, 2020, 02:56:29 pm ---well, that would be overkill for my purposes.
What about something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Koolertron-Magnification-Rechargeable-Soldering/dp/B07ZD4CXGV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

--- End quote ---

If you opt for a digital microscope spend the extra money for HDMI .USB has a tolerable amount of lag but noticeable. You  may not won't to spend as much as I did but I picked up a 42MP HDMI and the imaging is outstanding with no lag on the video. https://www.banggood.com/HAYEAR-HDMI-Digital-Industrial-Video-Microscope-Camera-100X-C-mount-Lens-56-LED-Ring-Light-For-Soldering-Repair-Stand-Holder-p-1605027.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN
 I got Mine on promotion so  it for US$164.49
Just remember USB is going to be slow because of the data transfer rate.  USB 1.0: 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps) USB 1.1: 12 Megabits per second (Mbps) USB 2.0: 480 Megabits per second (Mbps) USB 3.0: 5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) where as HDMI 2.0 systems can transfer data at up to 18Gbps, up from 10.2Gbps in HDMI 1.4 .Huge difference

Lucky-Luka:
Is it stereo?
Do you use it to check everything is properly soldered or do u even use it while soldering?

ataradov:
It can't be stereo with a single camera and a simple video output.

One of the best microscopes for hobby soldering is AmScope SE400-Z, which in the same price range, but you get an actual optical microscope. I personally use it for all my stuff and can highly recommend it. You may want to get the ring light while you are at it. The default LED light is very weak.

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