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by nboyer
Sun May 26, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted: Zeiss Axiovert 25 Binocular Head
Replies: 0
Views: 2974

Wanted: Zeiss Axiovert 25 Binocular Head

Hello Folks. Anyone have one of these or know of a good source to get one from? I've been watching eBay for over a month now - Nothing! Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Sun May 12, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Odd behavior
Replies: 4
Views: 3351

Re: Odd behavior

Very interesting behavior, if not mysterious, at least to me. Thanks to 75RR to giving some possible insight as to what these guys are up to. I'm guessing you did not watch to the end to see happened? :lol: Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Wed May 08, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Paramecium
Replies: 3
Views: 2775

Re: Paramecium

Nice video. What are you using for a camera? Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Tue May 07, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Spineret of spiny orb weaver spider
Replies: 1
Views: 1979

Re: Spineret of spiny orb weaver spider

Looks like the business end of a living objective :D . Cool pics, thanks for sharing. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Tue May 07, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Rotifers scavenge genes...
Replies: 6
Views: 8205

Re: Rotifers scavenge genes...

Good to know, Sauerkraut. Let us know how it works and if you can post some pics, that would be all the better. Cheers! -Norm That's funny. I actually had one rotifer that escaped out from under the cover slip and swam around in the free water at the edge for a while. I recently ordered a stain kit ...
by nboyer
Tue May 07, 2019 12:39 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Rotifers scavenge genes...
Replies: 6
Views: 8205

Re: Rotifers scavenge genes...

Those buggers are for sure quick. I had to put a cover glass on top to slow him down. I could have taken a piece of paper towel to draw some of the water out from the slide to further slow him down. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Sat May 04, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to this forum, from Fort Worth Texas
Replies: 4
Views: 7583

Re: New to this forum, from Fort Worth Texas

Welcome to the forum, Lunaumbra. Look forward to some pics from your pond. There are always some interesting creatures to be found. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Sat May 04, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi, new to forum
Replies: 2
Views: 3618

Re: Hi, new to forum

Welcome to the forum, Fabio. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Sat May 04, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Rotifers scavenge genes...
Replies: 6
Views: 8205

Re: Rotifers scavenge genes...

Very interesting article, Sauerkraut. The fact that they can dry up for years and then come alive again, when hydrated, is unbelievable. I found this guy in one of my overwatered plants the other day. Cheer! -Norm
by nboyer
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Paramecium vedio
Replies: 6
Views: 4487

Re: Paramecium vedio

Wow, this is super. I watched it in it entirety. Found it relaxing. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello All
Replies: 1
Views: 4998

Re: Hello All

Hello ocelotphi! Welcome to the forum. Cheers! -Norm Hi All, Basically an IT engineer by profession, I am new to the world of microscopy. My relationship with microscope started off as part of a project. Currently I work with a RXL-5T series clinical microscope and a CMOS digital camera.Really looki...
by nboyer
Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...
Replies: 9
Views: 3994

Re: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...

You are correct, apochronaut, it would not be in the same condition if I sent it back, it would be in better condition. I can certainly put it back to where it was :). But, I do hear what you are saying. I will need to call Zeiss tomorrow and give them a part number to see if there is and how much a...
by nboyer
Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...
Replies: 9
Views: 3994

Re: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...

Thanks 75RR. I should have mentioned that I have the Axiovert 25C, which has the camera port on front. Cheers! -Norm eBay does not show any Axiovert 25 sold recently so I really don't have a baseline on what is fair. Here is one: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Axiovert+25&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sac...
by nboyer
Sun Apr 28, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...
Replies: 9
Views: 3994

Re: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...

Thanks Bob. The scope came in an oversized box that was not damaged. It was indeed well packed. But, who knows? In order for the prism to separate from the base (it has three dabs of glue holding it down), it would have had to suffer a jar of some sorts. Admittedly, I was surprised that there was no...
by nboyer
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...
Replies: 9
Views: 3994

I Should Have Known Better, Shame On Me...

Well Good Folks, I bought a second scope to accommodate my Olympus CX22 LED. I won an eBay auction on a Zeiss Axiovert 25, advertised to be in "tested and fully functioning," condition and received it today. Well, I know you see it coming, it was not "...fully functioning." There are a few things wr...
by nboyer
Sat Apr 27, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: Home-made microscope adaptations
Topic: A Couple of Fittings for the 4 Series Microscope
Replies: 18
Views: 14737

Re: A Couple of Fittings for the 4 Series Microscope

Just came upon this thread and have to applaud desertrat for doing a great job of fabricating a part that is not likely to be found easily or could be found at all. I've always had great respect for people who are able to do this kind of stuff. Great job and thanks for sharing, now I have a source f...
by nboyer
Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:02 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Old But Not Irrelevant
Replies: 7
Views: 9780

Re: Old But Not Irrelevant

Thanks, coominya, I’ll keep that in mind. I’ve seen a few with the letterings rubbed off for sure when looking for one on eBay. Wonder why Olympus didn’t use better paint? Cheers! -Norm A nice unit to be sure norm. I bought something a while back with the same objectives, and a tip for you, is be ge...
by nboyer
Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Old But Not Irrelevant
Replies: 7
Views: 9780

Re: Old But Not Irrelevant

Special thanks to you, apochronaut, for some useful and interesting tips. Cheers! -Norm Always good to see a perfectly good microscope , USED , rather than thrown in the trash. Those are great little basic microscopes. Here are some other ideas for quick samples. 1)Squeeze the juice out of a potato....
by nboyer
Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:30 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Old But Not Irrelevant
Replies: 7
Views: 9780

Re: Old But Not Irrelevant

Getting back to this thread a little late. Thanks to everyone for the warm congratulatory note. I've been quite pleased with it so far. Cheers! -Norm
by nboyer
Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:51 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Epiphanes sp.
Replies: 4
Views: 5001

Re: Epiphanes sp.

Yet another spectacular video, Bogdan. Excellent work with nice choice of classical music. Keep them coming. Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:31 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Tips on Buying a Microscope and suggestions for What to look at
Replies: 16
Views: 9986

Re: Tips on Buying a Microscope and suggestions for What to look at

Simply amazing, Rob. Thank you for posting, very informative, very inspiring. As someone who hasn't touched a microscope since biology class in the early 80's, I've recently became curious again and picked up microscopy as an amateur hobbyist. Sort of goes hand in hand with a different passion of mi...
by nboyer
Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Thanks Kurt! -Norm
by nboyer
Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Thank you for the insight on what to test for, Kurt. Now that you've mentioned it, all the photo's I've been of the Diaphot was of the unit itself, really no reference point as to how big it is. I just downloaded the Instructions manual for the TMD and nowhere did I see it mention the dimensions and...
by nboyer
Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Thanks Kurt, I do understand where you're coming from, certainly, I have to be accountable for my own decisions. My experience thus far is limited, just trying to get more data points from more experienced members. While my first scope (Olympus CX22 LED) is a nice one, I wonder if I may have rushed ...
by nboyer
Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Thanks, Kurt, your input is very helpful. It does come with 3 objectives, the seller did confirm. My budget for a second scope is around $1K. I'm just an amateur, hard to justify $5K, the wife would likely try to collect on life insurance at that point :P . DIC would certainly be nice and comes at a...
by nboyer
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Hello Kurt, I appreciate your response on the Diaphot. I tried to PM you, but for whatever reason it just stayed in my outbox, no way of actually sending it. Maybe since I'm a new member, there are some restrictions? I’m looking at this one (https://www.ebay.com/itm/163535126091?u ... noapp=true). L...
by nboyer
Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:12 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Opinions Wanted: Nikon Diaphot

Hello Folks. I am looking for a second scope, mostly for marine organisms. Anyone own this microscope and can comment (negative or positive) on whether buying this 80's vintage microscope is a good idea? Are obtaining replacement halogen bulbs problematic? Anything specific I should focus in on when...
by nboyer
Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Diatom with somewhere to go
Replies: 15
Views: 9650

Re: Diatom with somewhere to go

Hmm, why didn't I think of that. I'm searching all over the evil auction site for a special adapter/coupler. I'll have to give that a try, thanks for idea. Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Diatom with somewhere to go
Replies: 15
Views: 9650

Re: Diatom with somewhere to go

Very nice detail and structure. Seems the diatom is just leisurely on his merry little way. Out of curiosity, if I may ask, how are you coupling your µ43 camera to the microscope? Cheers. -Norm
by nboyer
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Recommendation For Online Lab Chemicals & Supplies
Replies: 2
Views: 6000

Re: Recommendation For Online Lab Chemicals & Supplies

Thank you, gastrotrichman, for the feedback. I'll check these links out. So far, I've mostly ordered from Amazon but am looking for a more specialized retailer. Cheers. -Norm I've had good luck with Electron Microscopy Sciences (http://www.emsdiasum.com). They have a great catalog and offer way more...