Hello, Uploaded a series of pictures from my new AmScope T490B+1.3mp USB Camera. Just my two cents on AmScope.... The microscope is very nice, the optics are...
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rj_y_ang
Jan 8, 2011 12:49 am
Nice setup Jim. Have you tried using afocal photomicrography using a compact point-and-shoot through the AmScope and compare image quality with the 1.3 mp USB...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 8, 2011 4:32 am
Raymund, Thanks. I'm pretty sure the scope is confocal, meaning whats in focus in the eyepieces is in focus with the trinocular port at the same time. You...
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rj_y_ang
Jan 8, 2011 5:34 am
Jim, Yes. Increasing the pixel resolution of your camera would be a good idea. Compact point-and-shoot cameras and microscopes are nice pairs. Raymund...
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Fred
gebbie65
Jan 8, 2011 1:16 pm
Try Astronomics. Fred From: JamesR Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 11:32 PM To: microscopehobby@yahoogroups.com Subject: [microscopehobby] Re: Just uploaded...
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danrx12000
Jan 8, 2011 3:58 pm
Hello David Richman, Richard Carter and all, I just updated my website with new pictures of diatoms taken from the Salt River in Arizona. I had planned on...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 8, 2011 7:11 pm
Thanks Fred for the suggestion, I'll check them out. Just joined this group not too long ago. Looking forward to learning from the group. Jim...
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Rob Kimmich
diatom10
Jan 8, 2011 7:55 pm
Some nice darkfield work here, Dan. I'd like to offer an identification of the diatom on the right on Page 3. It is in the genus Cymbella, and I think it is C....
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Dave
diatoms46
Jan 10, 2011 12:44 am
Dan, Very nice photos. The diatoms are Cymbella sp. (I'd have to look more deeply to determine species- there are a lot! David Richman...
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gumbydad2002
Jan 11, 2011 2:36 am
Try Martin Microscopes. They make C-mount adapters for trinocular photo applications. Bob...
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Mark Papp
markspapp
Jan 11, 2011 10:54 am
This might be of interest for a reasonable first 'scope: 260720324655 Â The grease might be a bit thick, but for the price... This might be of interest for a...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 11, 2011 4:22 pm
Bob, I found out that my Kodak has no filter threads to attach a c-mount adapter, so I won't be able to use it on the scope, bummer. But, I think we're being...
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Microscopeman
microscopeman1
Jan 11, 2011 5:56 pm
Jim, Bob, Raymund, and the group at large, As a fellow hobbyist and collector, who has also been in the microscope business for 32+ years, and currently works...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 11, 2011 6:26 pm
Gregg, In no way did I intend to offend anyone, I was just expressing my frustration with the cost of the cameras. Sorry..again, didn't mean to cause a...
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Microscopeman
microscopeman1
Jan 11, 2011 6:31 pm
No worries, Jim - the wording was what grabbed me. I hope you don't mind my putting forth the clarification as I have. Cheers, Gregg ... From: JamesR To:...
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John
a.johnw
Jan 16, 2011 12:59 pm
This thread seems to have gone a wee bit astray. 1st pixels. More pixels are needed the lower the magnification of the objective and the higher it's na. What...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 16, 2011 9:17 pm
John, Thanks for the in-depth explanation. I'm new to microsopy and perhaps there's alot I need to learn also. I was just a little disappointed in the USB...
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John
a.johnw
Jan 16, 2011 10:17 pm
I've worked out what I put down apart from actual numbers. I pinched those from "better microscopy" of lulu.com. From memory there are 3 volumes and they...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 17, 2011 3:56 am
John, I know how to use the iris and condensor focus. I was also able to center the condensor too, so the light is even throughout the field. Maybe I was...
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John
a.johnw
Jan 17, 2011 11:11 am
Many microscopes come with 20w halogen lighting and it should be sufficient for bright field, phase contrast to 40x, maybe 100x and lower powered dark field so...
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Maurice Fox
mauricejfox3
Jan 17, 2011 3:32 pm
I have a Berek condenser, snagged off eBay, naturally, that needs help. The first problem is that the lower iris diaphragm is stuck, probably with frozen...
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JamesR
jimr_44130
Jan 18, 2011 3:29 am
John, I've been trying many software packages, including MiCam, Zeiss, Amscope, OptixCam, and TSView. So far, these are my results... Micam, crashes on all...
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John
a.johnw
Jan 18, 2011 10:27 am
Try lighter fuel. There shouldn't be any lubricant on an iris and lighter fuel usually clears that sort of problem. John...
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danrx12000
Jan 20, 2011 11:33 pm
Hi all, Today I got a photo of a Paramecium bursaria that I am proud of. If interested you can see one of the photos here: http://www.hollosenso.com/ I would...
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danrx12000
Jan 20, 2011 11:35 pm
Hi all, I forgot to mention that it is at the top of page two of the website. Dan...
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Richard Pierce
rpierce64
Jan 21, 2011 1:30 am
Nice Photos and Website! I think that the organisms on Page 2 you identified as a Copepod is really an Ostracod. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Rich...
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danrx12000
Jan 21, 2011 1:48 pm
You're right Rich. I need to slow down a bit and engage brain. Thanks for point that out, I'll change the name today. Dan...
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Oliver
cyber.oliver
Jan 22, 2011 9:49 am
Hello, The Feb 2011 issue is now out - many interesting articles! A big thank you to all who contributed. Further contributions are welcome. You can download...
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Dave
diatoms46
Feb 5, 2011 2:34 pm
I have been reading "March of the Microbes: Sighting the Unseen" by John I. Ingraham. It is a totally enjoyable work on the history, biology, physiology and...
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danrx12000
Feb 5, 2011 3:32 pm
Hi David, I see the book you recommend is offered by Abebooks.com for as little as $20.00 US. Dan...
