Greetings group. I'm doing research toward purchasing my first microscope and I'm leaning toward going with what seems to be the consensus advice here of...
Rob, in this example only the 40x is phase contrast (and not inferior), which uses a sliding annulus plate under the condenser, while the other powers are...
Actually, I think the phase ring annulus might be in the little tube, which can slip onto the condenser as needed. 100x objectives usually require oil contacts...
... as is offered, for instance, on this BHTU (http://www.microscopesfromnightingale.com/product/Olympus%20BHTU%20-Ph)? Is simple phase significantly inferior...
What is the difference between the gray Dialux 2 (not the dialux 20) and the gray ortholux 2? Are components interchangeable? They appear to look the same....
Hi Rob, You have got some good advice and we really appreciate you reading the archives before jumping in with questions. It gives you a much better background...
All, In the various discussions of good, bad and better microscopes, I haven't seen anything about how to do an evaluation on a stereo microscope. I'm going to...
... You're right, and I've been thinking about that. I'd like to start a list and see if anyone can add to it. Some of these are valid for flatfield scopes...
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Hi there, all, I'd like to add a word or two about the stage. Some stereo microscopes don#'t have a stage as such; the bench-top is the stage. Some have a...
The grey Dialux is 170mm and (mine at least) has a different condenser mount to the Dialux 20: a Heine condenser will fit in the former, but not the latter....
The grey Dialux I'm looking at is able to accept the heine condenser and other condensers from the older 170 scopes. However, the eyepieces are 160 vintage....
This website may be helpful http://www.absoluteclarity.com/buy&avoid.htm ... a list and see if anyone can add to it. Some of these are valid for flatfield...
... Good point. I would avoid the built-in upper incident lights altogether, and here is why. They are usually under-powered and have limited positioning....
You might want to check this item: http://store.amscope.com/sm-2ty.html - 7x-90x trinocular stereo zoom microscope with dual halogen lights, Amscope, Model...
Hi, All: I just opened my Microscope Group messages email this morning and found that it was nothing more than advertising spam from some outfit selling ...
Hello all, My daughter just got back from a camping trip and while she was camping she noticed an interesting insect on the side of a van. From memory, which...
Hi all, It will remain a mystery if I don't give you the link to the picture. It is: http://tech.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microscope/photos/browse/d6bb and is...
Hi Everybody I will try this post again just in case someone missed it, in the hope somebody may be able to help! I have just purchased a Sony DXC-S500...
It looks like it has eight legs, if it does it is probably a mite but I wouldn't say for sure. David Smith ... From: Dan To: Microscope@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Dan, Try this page and see the Leptoglossus occidentalis nymph: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~sjtaylor/coreidae/coreidae.html Ron Jones ... From: Dan To:...
I agree with Ron Jones that its an insect in nymphal stage, probably a Hemiptera (true bugs), but as someone who's taken some classes in insect ID, I'll point...
... Hi JW, Would you or anyone else that gets spam from the list send me a copy and a full copy of the header on the message by private email anytime it...
Hi Nick, The only answer may be getting a computer that runs XP to run the camera. Looking for other divers I did come across a tread in French that appeared...
Hi everyone, I want to order 1 Pocketscope (a modern version of Antony van Leeuwenhoek microscope) with 1 PocketLum Illuminator on pocketscope.com website. I...