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by Chris__R
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Well, I thought it was cheap, so...
Replies: 2
Views: 1662

Well, I thought it was cheap, so...

Leitz NPL Fluotar 50x/1.00 oel 160/- It's gooey with oil; an ebay novice was evidently breaking up an Ortholux. My only Leitz frame is an HM-pol, which is a 170 TL I understand that means the tube length error, when used with a "170" eyepiece which I have, is only about 2mm. A) is that right? B) Wou...
by Chris__R
Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Meaning of Red dot on a Leitz eyepiece?
Replies: 2
Views: 1820

Meaning of Red dot on a Leitz eyepiece?

I have one which is a high eyepoint, which I believe means it's for afocal photography - is that right?

A second is on a plain-looking Leitz Wetzlar Periplan GF 10x eyepiece. What does the red dot on that mean?
I know GF is wide field.
by Chris__R
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: German Gipsplatte
Replies: 5
Views: 4766

Re: German Gipsplatte

Gypsum is just a convenient material for a full wave plate, as mica was for quarter wave plates. The standard thickness was 25µ but the retardation is proportional to thickness. Half wave plates were made from both I believe. If you're asking what a full wave plate is for, it's eg handy for orientin...
by Chris__R
Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Identifying asbestos
Replies: 26
Views: 15953

Re: Identifying asbestos

I can't think what equipment to slice up, grind and polish rocks wouldn't be very large compared with this microscope. Also, it's a time-consuming business. The case is about 24 x 20 x 10 cm. Perhaps it would be for looking at insulation materials, etc. Otherwise why make it portable? It could be us...
by Chris__R
Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Identifying asbestos
Replies: 26
Views: 15953

Re: Identifying asbestos

Some time ago I bought a Lomo portable microscope, which is equipped for polarization work. It came in a fitted wood lined metal carry case, with the wedge and wave plates missing but I have managed to find the right ones, to fit their slots. It has the Bertrand lens in the upper part. They appear o...