I just got my QX5 that I ordered off the internet for $69.99 (free
shipping)
at meritline.com
I removed the bottom of the lower light housing, and currently im just
sticking a flashlight under it to improve light source. It really
makes a difference.
Here are some pics of vernal pool invertebrates
2 day old fairy shrimp at 200x
http://www.iturnrocks.com/images/inverts/aquatic/micro/200xnauphead.jpg
3 day old daphnia at 200x
http://www.iturnrocks.com/images/inverts/aquatic/daphnia/daph1.jpg
animated daphnia at 200x
http://www.iturnrocks.com/images/daphtn.gif