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by JCF5
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

Re: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope

Sorry, I realise I was confused about the terminology. After reading John’s last post I can see that it is the auxiliary lens I am after. I have looked on EBay and see a good selection.
by JCF5
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

Re: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope

Hi John. Thanks for the advice so far. I am just after the main objective.
by JCF5
Fri Jul 05, 2019 4:31 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

Re: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope

Thanks for those details. I think that sounds like a good plan. Cheers.
by JCF5
Fri Jul 05, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

Re: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope

Thanks Scarodactyl, much appreciated. So is that to say that, quality aside, the specifications of 48 mm thread and 0.5x will be enough parameters to find a suitable objective? There are no other dimensional considerations?
by JCF5
Thu Jul 04, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope
Replies: 11
Views: 4884

Finding an objective for an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope

Hello, I am new to this forum and not very knowledgeable about microscopes but would like to ask a question. I purchased an Olympus SD30 stereo microscope for $20 that seems to be in good condition but is missing the objective. I contacted the local Olympus Rep who advised that, although the SD30 is...