Actually I have, and you can too! All you need is a stereo microscope - even a cheap, sub-$100 will do :)
Now that being said, I would have never been able to record such a high quality video! The depth of field in particular is really amazing :)
Now that being said, I would have never been able to record such a high quality video! The depth of field in particular is really amazing :)
One thing to consider is the light. I was never happy with the light on this scope, and instead use a different flexible desk lamp. Most of the ones mounted to the scope have pretty short stems, and can't be positioned to shine from the front, or very low to the side.
[1] https://amscope.com/products/c-sm-4ntp-64s?variant=414205946...
There are other options, but they tend to be less budget friendly, more targeted to professionals than DIYers.
https://amscope.com/collections/stereo-microscopes-zoom-powe...
https://eakinsmicscopestore.aliexpress.com/store/3200040/pag...
With 10x eyepieces and a 0.5x auxiliary objective, these scopes provide a very useful range of 3.5x-22.5x magnification and a comfortable working distance. At the minimum 3.5x magnification, the standard widefield 10x eyepieces give a field of view of about 50mm.
They are available in various bundles with a wide variety of stands and accessories; the essential accessories are a ring light and a 0.5x Barlow lens. I would recommend the biggest, heaviest boom stand you can reasonably fit on your desk, because any instability in the stand will be greatly magnified in your vision.
The key to using these microscopes successfully is to adjust the parfocal, which will allow you to adjust the zoom without having to refocus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00KyVGRMpc
The preferred industrial option is the Vision Engineering Mantis, which uses very clever projection technology to provide a stereoscopic image without eyepieces. The ergonomics are dramatically better than a conventional stereo microscope, but you'll be lucky to find a used model on eBay for less than $1000. A big investment for a hobbyist, but worth every penny if you've got back or neck problems.
https://www.visioneng.com/products/eyepiece-less-stereo-micr...