Review: RisingCam RT5109 Microscope Camera

Описание: EDIT: see also this update on a no-power-on issue with the camera as well as RisingCam's support.    • RisingCam RT5109 no-power issue, repair at...   - TL;DR is that 4 months in I plugged the unit into power and got no power on, RisingCam was responsive with support, first to walk me through a repair attempt, then to promptly ship out a replacement part. Will update this note after part arrives.

Edit 2025-Aug-22: I've since added a power switch by the simple expedient of buying a pass-through 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel jack on/off switch and sticking it to the side of the camera with 3M foam double-sided tape. Cost me around $1.60 or so (I typically build up a stock list and wait until one of the frequent sales on AliExpress before I order anything). Link: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...

Edit 2025-Sep-23: Per request, link to this specific camera on Ali. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/225183...

I absolutely suck at making a video short and concise. Ah well.

This is my review of the RisingCam RT5109 / YW5109 4K 60FPS 8.3MP microscope camera.

Disclosures: I have none. I bought the camera with my own money, received no discounts for reviewing, no kickbacks, no links to get me money or whatever. I was not solicited to do this review and received no free or discounted products of any kind related to this review, etcetera ad nauseam.

As of when I bought it the camera costs ~$500. I waited until AliExpress was having one of their sales and was able to use a coupon to reduce that. Typically if you can wait a month or so for when they run sales you should be able to use a $30 or $50 off coupon for something this expensive.

Disclaimer: this is my first microscope camera, which means I have not had others to compare with.