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by MicroSarah
Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Crazy Crystals
Replies: 7
Views: 3225

Re: Crazy Crystals

This is one of the things that has kept me sane during lockdown and inspired, impart, by you Rob. Mind you almost drove me insane trying to get the sharpness in photos that I was seeing through the microscope. Not there yet but perhaps I'm expecting too much but it is fun trying I find using tartari...
by MicroSarah
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Moving condenser
Replies: 9
Views: 3737

Re: Moving condenser

Thanks so much stevejw, it worked a treat!
by MicroSarah
Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Moving condenser
Replies: 9
Views: 3737

Re: Moving condenser

Thank you all for your help. I have found the tiny screws and have managed to get a small enough Allen key so tomorrow I’ll give it a go and let you know how I get on.
by MicroSarah
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: New to everything related to microscopy, what should I do?
Replies: 3
Views: 1858

Re: New to everything related to microscopy, what should I do?

I have a Swift 380 T and a Nikon D5500. I use an Amscope nikon adaptor. Would I recommend it? Well it is okay. I don't get the pin sharp images that i see through the microscope and it is difficult to adjust.I'm still playing and bare it mind it could be the operator!!!
by MicroSarah
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Moving condenser
Replies: 9
Views: 3737

Moving condenser

Hi can anyone help please? I have a Swift 380T microscope and have found the condenser is not central. Any ideas how I can alter its position? Cant find anything on swift site.
Many thanks
Sarah
by MicroSarah
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from West Sussex UK
Replies: 3
Views: 2382

Re: Hello from West Sussex UK

Thanks 75RR, that is my Sunday sorted with some great reading ahead!
by MicroSarah
Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from West Sussex UK
Replies: 3
Views: 2382

Hello from West Sussex UK

Hello all. I have just rediscovered photomicroscopy having the time now to explore and loving it! I use a Swift 380T which is giving great results. I am trying to get images using a Nikon D5500 with Amscope adaptor. Getting mixed results with the images not being as sharp as the view through the obj...