Hi, I've developed an interest in exploring the smaller universe around me and would like to know what kind of microscope others have found to be the best for ...
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Gordon Couger
Gordon@...
Jan 1, 2001 7:40 pm
... and ... best for ... Joe, My faviorite scope is a Normanski(sp) DIC phase scope that allows me to look at most things with out staining them. They are hard...
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Phil Peterson
fardley@...
Jan 1, 2001 8:07 pm
Hi Joe, I'm sure you'll receive other replies to your question but in my opinion, buy as much quality as you can afford. Assuming you're interested in a ...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 2, 2001 7:14 am
Hi Joe and Happy New Millenium! Well, it is hard to reccomend a certain brand or model microscope. It depends much on your experience, microscopy skills,...
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Mike C
mikecot@...
Jan 2, 2001 7:44 am
... Though some of ... Permount ... Hi Vlado, Would you say that Permount is any better than balsam as far as the stains not fading? thanks to all who replied...
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searcher@...
Jan 2, 2001 11:05 am
... Other than a toy microscope when I was a kid, I haven't touched one in over 40 years. So, I'm really a novice in this area. Joe ...
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Gordon Couger
Gordon@...
Jan 2, 2001 11:26 am
... From: <searcher@...> To: <Microscope@egroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 5:05 AM Subject: Re: [Microscope] New to Microscope hobby I would...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:27 pm
Hi Phil and Joe, ... opinion, ... Of course. That`s a wise suggestion. If your interests in microscopy get deeper you may find a model that at first you...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:27 pm
Good day Gordon, ... The observing methods that do not require staining are very useful for the amateur/home microscopist, that is right. ... I fully agree...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:27 pm
Hi all, ... My preferences are: 1. Zeiss; 2. Reichert; 3. Leitz; 4.Olympus. Have worked with many different brands of scopes and have found these top...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:27 pm
Hi Mike, ... Yes, definitely. Almost all mounting synthetic resins are better than the Balsam. ... Yes, but because the synthetic mounting medias are neutral...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:27 pm
Aha, well, you`ve seen a scope before. :-) That isn`t nothing. :-) My opinion in short -- buy a good brand used scope, expensive as much as you can afford....
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adam@...
Jan 8, 2001 1:38 pm
Hi folks I've been observing a number of tiny spider-like animals [obtained from the detritus of a tropical aquarium] for over a month now. I'm unable to...
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bobmer@...
Jan 9, 2001 5:55 am
... able ... is ... water? ... realise ... probably ... Hi Adam: They sound like Water Mites. Go here and take a look.... ...
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adam@...
Jan 9, 2001 9:53 am
... [obtained ... I'm ... other ... curiosity ... hook- ... I've ... Hullo Bob Yes, when I read my description again I thought; "they sure DO sound like...
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adam@...
Jan 10, 2001 2:20 pm
Hi again, folks Found some piccies in a book that are getting closer to what I've got in my aquaria—nearest thing I've seen is the old "cheese mites", ...
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Bill Tschumy
bill@...
Jan 11, 2001 4:48 pm
I have been looking into purchasing another set of eyepieces for my Leitz Laborlux. I currently only have 8x (with a mysterious "B" designation). I have...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 11, 2001 7:28 pm
Hi Bill, My choice is the 10x eyepieces. Never liked those with magnification a whole number and a part of it. :-[ Vlado...
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Gordon Couger
Gordon@...
Jan 11, 2001 10:31 pm
Hi Bill, Vladimir is right on with 10s. The only time I find my self using anything else is when looking as something real big and I use a 5 or 2.4 or taking ...
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Fred Hess
fredhess@...
Jan 11, 2001 11:06 pm
... Dear Bill. Periplan GF 12,5x (M-type!) eyepiece are the choice if you want use them in combination with microphotographic gear, like Combiphot or KAVAR...
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Bill Tschumy
bill@...
Jan 12, 2001 12:12 am
... The12.5 are not M-type (that means it has an adjustable focus right?). The 10x are not GF (widefield right?). I think I'm trying to decide if I would...
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Bill Tschumy
bill@...
Jan 12, 2001 12:44 am
Well, there must be some reason all those eyepieces greater than 10x are made. Does anyone know the logic behind having the next step after 10x be 12.5x? Why...
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adam@...
Jan 12, 2001 3:27 pm
... 10x ... Hi Bill The 12.5x is easy to work out if you look at fairly "standard" objectives. 12.5 x 4= } 12.5 x 10= } Pretty "nice" numbers! 12.5...
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adam@...
Jan 12, 2001 3:43 pm
... the ... a ... glasses ... choice? ... Hi Bill Personally, ANYTHING with a high eyepoint would win out...[but that's just the opinion of an old codger with...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 12, 2001 7:15 pm
... I have seen 20x eyepieces. But they are rarely used. Most suitable for low-power objectives and achros. ... Not very sure about that. I think the eyepieces...
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Vladimir Vl. Zahov
zahov@...
Jan 12, 2001 7:15 pm
Hi Bill, Gordon and all, Most of the time I use PK 16x eyepieces for watching, while for microphotography the MF-Projektiv K 6.3:1 or the 3.2:1 one. The last...
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CmarkB
c-bee1@...
Jan 13, 2001 3:01 am
Hi all - I purchased this scope about ten years ago at a pawn shop during a trip to St Louis; it had so much dust on it I couldn't tell what color it was....
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COURYHOUSE@...
Jan 13, 2001 4:23 am
the seller is hosed on ebay asking 399 for that scope! but gee.... they are a POWER ebay seller! ed!...
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COURYHOUSE@...
Jan 13, 2001 4:25 am
your scope is probaby woth about 200 still. ed!...
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Mike C
mikecot@...
Jan 13, 2001 6:30 am
Hi. When you buy new slides that say pre-cleaned; they never seem to look to clean to me. There is always dust and sometimes a film on them. Anyway, what is...
