I was messing around with a microscope and some random samples and found out I could see some interesting things. And then I saw something magical...so I had to buy a proper microscope to so this right because it turns out it is possible to SEE VIDEO on a Laserdisc and CED!

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A hands-on review and demonstration of the Andonstar AD246S-P digital microscope, focusing on its ability to capture visible video data on optical and capacitance media. The presenter examines LaserDiscs (both CAV and CLV formats), a CED disc, CDs, and a mobile phone OLED display. Highlights include successfully reading legible text from end credits visible in the physical data tracks of a LaserDisc and a CED disc under the microscope, explained through CRT sync pulse and diffraction grating physics. The microscope is praised for its HDMI output, focus range, and image quality, with an affiliate purchase link provided.

Microscopes can See Video on a LaserDisc - Andonstar AD246S-P