http://www.brunelmicroscopes.co.uk/dissecting-microscopes.html the DM-1 is the sort of thing thats good for kids. ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
What photo 'eyepiece' works for 35mm cameras on a Nikon Apophot? Other Apophot optics appear to be compatible with the Nikon S microscope, but booklets for...
Hello, I'm new to the group. I need help in identifying my microscope. It's a classic Carl Zeiss (black) microscope - the monocular type, with three...
Hi again, In reading through the literature, it states the interpupillary distance on the AO Cycloptic is 48mm to 78mm. I think I will concentrate on trying to...
If you run into eye relief problem it is possible to buy eyepieces separately. The most suitable ones will usually have a pair of spectacles engraved on them....
Hi everyone, I just want to ask if an Olympus Plan N 100x Oil immersion objective, N.A 1.25 would work well with a U-DICT (general purpose)Nomarski DIC system?...
Hi Matt and others on the Cycloptic, I own a Cycloptic. There may be some confusion here as to the eyepieces it takes. It takes the standard 23.2 mm diameter...
Thanks for the information on the eyepieces. This is one of those things that is getting more complicated the more I learn. I suppose that is a good thing. ...
Hi John, You're right where I am; I think I may just look at a new microscope; the only problem now is whether to get Omano, National Optical, AMscope, etc....
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, so, the way to counteract the downsides of a used scope is to buy one from a reputable dealer. A good dealer...
Fred, can you explain to me what a reputable dealer is? In my country there are none. This whole discussion about used vs new scopes and "reputable" dealers...
Rolf, I think the responsibility of a 'reputable' dealer is to help a novice understand the differences in quality of the optics and mechanics. Not all will...
Hi all, I ran across this flagellate yesterday. It looks familiar but I can't put a name to it. It is about 40 microns not counting the flagellum. If anyone...
Hi Matt, I sent you a message off-line, because I think it better not to comment here on a specific item and its price and what to look for. Hope it's helpful....
Hi Matt, I tried to send you a message to your yahoo e-mail address and it bounced back. Please let me know if you have another address. You can send to...
I wish I could help with choice but when ever some one new to the field asks the question I do think that the cheaper import models should be mentioned and...
I think I have it. The ridge down the center is called a 'keel'. I did a google search for mastigophora with a keel and got Petalomonas. The pictures on the...
John, Not quite a true statement. I myself commented quite a bit on the comparision between an import stereo microscope compared to an older Nikon stereo...
Rolf, Yes, there might be differences between countries. It just comes down to whom do you trust. A dealer who cares about his reputation, what makes him...
thank you so mych for your help. i will definitely be careful with the bacteria. i have talked to my science teacher about, and i think im good. What is...
I took my samples from the keyboard of my sister's laptop. i dont know what agar i had. What is life without a good cup of coffee to start the morning? ...
Hi All, I've been dithering between new and used for a general purpose stereo microscope for family use; I'm not considering a higher quality used rather than...
Matt, Sorry, I don'thave time right now to look at these on ebay (plus at work our firewall prevents me from accessing numerous web sites). I always look for...
