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by GreekJeff
Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Recommendations for scope upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 4473

Re: Recommendations for scope upgrade.

I will probably stay with the 160 tube length. The Olympus types look good, and I've seen some decent prices. I l may also eventually end up with a dedicated phase contrast Nikon. For me, much of the enjoyment lies in the education and the pursuit of a fine instrument. As for my old Accu-Scope, I fi...
by GreekJeff
Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Recommendations for scope upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 4473

Re: Recommendations for scope upgrade.

Thanks for the replies. I’m not in a big hurry, will especially read up on the Olympus models. For now, I’ve upgraded my Accu-Scope objectives with mostly Nikon and a few other brands, with very noticeable improvement, especially with the 40x Nikon plan.
by GreekJeff
Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:21 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Recommendations for scope upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 4473

Recommendations for scope upgrade.

I have an older Accu-Acope, binocular. No indication of model number. Recently getting back into the hobby, I am interested in buying a better microscope, one that is versatile, offering a variety of illumination techniques and preferably a trinocular. A used Olympus BH-2 is one that I see is very p...
by GreekJeff
Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My little Olympus BH-2 BHT
Replies: 7
Views: 4843

Re: My little Olympus BH-2 BHT

That is really nice!
I was wondering, can all BH-2 microscopes be fitted with the analyzing stage above the objectives?
by GreekJeff
Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi from Ohio.
Replies: 2
Views: 1681

Hi from Ohio.

I’m getting back into Microscopy after a few years of engaging in various hobbies. I have an electronics engineering background, but self employed in a different field and recently retired. Bought an Accu-Scope about 20 years ago, modified recently with better objectives. Interests include electroni...