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by Orionpepai
Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Motorized table & photostacking with Leitz Orthoplan
Replies: 0
Views: 1499

Motorized table & photostacking with Leitz Orthoplan

Hello everybody, How are you all doing in this weird Corona era? I was hoping you could help me out with the following. I have a Leitz Orthoplan with a Phase Contrast set up. Now there are two things: 1. I am looking to replace my normal table for a motorized table 2. I am looking for a good way to ...
by Orionpepai
Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Phototube needed to connect Leitz diaplan with Canon EOS 5d mark III
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

Re: Phototube needed to connect Leitz diaplan with Canon EOS 5d mark III

Thank you all for your kind replies. Somehow this never got back to me. Only seeing this now. Nonetheless thank you for all the information. Sincerely, Jennifer
by Orionpepai
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Phototube needed to connect Leitz diaplan with Canon EOS 5d mark III
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

Phototube needed to connect Leitz diaplan with Canon EOS 5d mark III

Goodday, How is everybody doing? I was hoping you guys could help me out. I am looking for the right phototube to connect a leitz diaplan with a Canon EOS 5d mark III. The tube on top has a diameter of 37 mm. Any suggestions? I am currently drowning in all the options and terms for i am quite new at...
by Orionpepai
Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Re: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

Hahaha @Hobbyst46. Yeah same here. Noted. Not touching the fine focus mechanism. Did everything work out in the end though?
by Orionpepai
Thu May 09, 2019 5:16 am
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Re: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

Eureka ones more :). Took some time to take it apart. Stuff was seriously jammed, but it works now. Thank you guys again. I was wondering. Somehow how cannot find good tutorials and/or protocols on how to fix these parts of my microscope. I can only find manuals on how to use them, but not that many...
by Orionpepai
Wed May 08, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Re: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

Thank you all so much for you feedback again. I am going to try to fix it!
by Orionpepai
Tue May 07, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Re: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

It totally worked! Got the turret up and running again and everything is working again except for the centring screws of the condenser. I turn and turn them, but the light is not moving at all :(. Do any of you have any tips on how to fix this?
by Orionpepai
Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Re: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

Dear Michael,

Thank you so much for your reply.
I am buying that stuff immediately.

Have an amazing day!

Sincerely
Jennifer
by Orionpepai
Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate
Replies: 12
Views: 10455

Leitz wetzlar orthoplan 402a condenser does not rotate

Hey everybody, I am Jennifer from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I am new here and started with microphotography about two years ago, but I have been a micro-, and marine biologist for a long long time. Just bought myself a second hand Leitz Orthoplan microscope with a Leitz Wetzlar 402a phase contrast...