I have just bought a secondhand Zeiss model KF2 (I understand this is the Student model) and downloaded the manual from the Zeiss website. Everything seems to...
... that ... a ... to ... really ... Hello John, have you the right Zeiss manual ("Standard KF2 microscope - Operating Instructions - G41/116I-e) ??? On page 3...
Good morning Ecki Thanks for you reply. Yes, I've got these instructions and noted the point about using the oil immersion lense. When using oil immersion...
Hi john, If you condenser lens says 0.9, you do not need oil on the top of the condenser. Actually, oil would not bring anything, unless your condenser has a...
In message <dhsdk9+8tia@eGroups.com>, emeylan <emeylan@...> writes ... IIRC from the theory, you will lose about 40-50% of the resolution gain that you...
I have a Leitz hot stage, type 050-117.004. It has liquid cooling and the heater electrical input is marked "35V 0.7S max 80C max". The stage is circular with...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to your group and wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple questions. My name is Doug, I'm 36 and I'm working on a Biology degree at...
Welcome Doug, First, the amount you paid for the scope is about right if the scope is in fair condition. The price reflected the missing objective. eBay has a...
We received a number of enquiries from members of this forum regarding the availability of a more comprehensive technical explanation and specification of this...
Hi folks, I have a Projectina microscope for sale. My problem is that I have no idea of its value. I have placed phots of the scope on this site and it's...
Hi Geoff I would guess the best way to determine the worth of your Projectina will be to put it up for auction. As they say, an item is worth only what...
Hi Doug, What type of microscope viewing are you doing at your school? Do they have scopes capable of phase contrast (DIC, incident viewing,etc) or are you...
It's coming down to the wire and I have a number of choices for my first microscope purchase. I'd sure appreciate some opinions on these microscopes: M2Z45...
I too have a Projectina, but have no idea as to worth. I have no intention of parting with it, however, as I find it a useful microscope. It's also good for...
Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum, and very pleased to have found it. I have been watching ebay for a good used name brand microscope. However I can't help...
Thanks for the fast response and the useful link. I figured that the cheap scopes were exactly that, but it is good to have it confirmed. I want the microscope...
Hi Ernie, Good used transmitted light Leitz/Leica/Nikon/Olympus modular scopes without phase contrast and apo objectives are expensive, even on Ebay. Your...
Hi Jay, Well that is a good question. Up until a couple of weeks ago I thought I was going to need to save 2 or 3 thousand dollars to buy a good scope. Then I...
For what it's worth, I was in the same boat few months back and decided to take a gamble on one of those e-bay scopes. I wanted a Stereo Tri-ocular one to...
I was wondering what the current value is for an used Reichert MeF photomicroscope (inverted microscope). I have a contact who wants to sell one to me, but I...
I always say this. Sorry. But, www.microscopesfromnightingale.com is a fine place to find reasonable prices, it seems to me, on refurbed/used scopes that have...
Tron, The newer MEF's are stunning metallographs. Is it a 1, 2, 3 or 4? What accessories? BF, DF, DIC, Macro? What photomicrography equipment does it ...
Hi Gregg: The price information I seek is for the original desktop black model MeF-1 (circa 1950's), not the later huge models-2, 3, 4. Regards, Ron ... 4?...
Hello ewtcooper, Yes, they are still made - by Union Optical of Tokyo, Japan. Unitron is the US company that distributes Union products under their label. In...
