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by cpsTN
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:00 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: microscopes and temperature control
Replies: 4
Views: 2982

Re: microscopes and temperature control

I keep my 8" dob in the garage and have for years. I just didn't know if it was OK to do that with the microscopes.
by cpsTN
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: microscopes and temperature control
Replies: 4
Views: 2982

microscopes and temperature control

I am currently keeping my scopes in a mostly empty garage that is NOT temperture controlled. Will the ups and downs of seasonal changes adversely effect the optics or other workings of the intruments? Where I live, Middle Tennessee, USA, is NOT subject to harsh winters, only 30s/40s*F, often in the ...
by cpsTN
Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: keep 50x, 100x or both?
Replies: 14
Views: 6003

Re: keep 50x, 100x or both?

OK. So, I'm keeping the 50x and 100x. The fact that the 50x is there to "temper" the high power of the 100x helps a lot. Before I got the 110, I was used to viewing at powers of 300x or less because the quality of the scope was limiting. With the 110, viewing at even 450x is no longer a hassel. So y...
by cpsTN
Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: first Tartigrade
Replies: 3
Views: 2577

Re: first Tartigrade

Charlie:

I tried some Lycan from one of the trees in the front yard. In that sample, I found 4 nematodes of various ages and lengths and three water bears. I have heard the term Moss Piglet and think it's a great term. I will look into the item you suggested. Thank You.
by cpsTN
Tue Feb 07, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: keep 50x, 100x or both?
Replies: 14
Views: 6003

Re: keep 50x, 100x or both?

Let's see if I have the reasoning here. Since I have to use immersion with this dark field condenser, I can use an oil immersion objective only if it has an iris. Oil immersion objectives without irises can be used with dry darkfield condensers and brightfield condensers only. Is this correct?
by cpsTN
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: first Tartigrade
Replies: 3
Views: 2577

first Tartigrade

I found my first tartigrade in Lycan from a tulip poplar. The dish that I have put it in is not opaque, so I'm having to use my cell phone a flashlight to illuminate it from the top. I either need to figure out a way to illuminate it so I can take a picture or video with my cell phone or get some Pe...
by cpsTN
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: keep 50x, 100x or both?
Replies: 14
Views: 6003

Re: keep 50x, 100x or both?

Yann E: You are correct. I do not have much experience with high power. I don't even go much beyond 270x with my 8" telescope. Apochronaut: You are also correct. I WOULD use the 50x and 100x objectives if they were not oil. However, I am thinking only of using the oil as an inconvenience. The views ...
by cpsTN
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: keep 50x, 100x or both?
Replies: 14
Views: 6003

Re: keep 50x, 100x or both?

I don't have a viable option for power between the 50x and 100x and, I'm leary of giving either one them up. I might just go with 4x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x. Not sure.
by cpsTN
Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:53 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: keep 50x, 100x or both?
Replies: 14
Views: 6003

keep 50x, 100x or both?

I am trying to determine which objectives I want to use with my AO110. My current objectives, with catalog numbers, are in my signature. As you can see, the 50x and 100x are both oil objectives and the 50x also has an iris. I don't see that I would need 1000x for anything so I was thinking of having...
by cpsTN
Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 40X plan objective comparison.
Replies: 12
Views: 7574

Re: AO 40X plan objective comparison.

APOCHRONAUT: Although most of my objectives are Plans, my AO 110 currently has a 45x #1116 Achro where the "traditional" 40x would be. If I were to replace this with a 40x Plan #1128, would it be worth the trouble? I am also going to replace the 4-port turret with a 5-port turret for more expandibil...
by cpsTN
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Stereo Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6594

Re: AO Stereo Questions

I was wondering whether to upgrade my Stereo or not. Since Stereos use much low powers than do Compounds, are the attributes of quality optics as noticable?
by cpsTN
Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Stereo Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6594

Re: AO Stereo Questions

I am finding some AO 570s but am having trouble finding any 580s. How does the 570 compare to the 580? Is it 98% as good? lol. Sorry, a little math humor.
by cpsTN
Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Stereo Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6594

AO Stereo Questions

Impressed by the quality of my newly aquired AO 110 Compound, I am now wondering whether I should replace my Amscope 305 Stereo with an AO Stereo? Since Stereos use much lower power than do Compounds, will the "upgrade" be worth the money, visually? If it is, what models of AO Stereos should I consi...
by cpsTN
Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I have it for a while before I have to pay for it to make sure I want it, which I already know I do. He has several high-end scopes and he hasn't used this one in several years so I believe he was just trying to find a good home for it. I should be paying for it within the month.
by cpsTN
Sat Jan 28, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I apologize. I did not mean anything by what I said either. I realize now, after reading it, that it must have sounded rude. The reason I was skeptical is because with the lower-grade scopes that I'm used to using, 1000x was always dubious at best, dim, not the greatest focus and hard to maintain. S...
by cpsTN
Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I suppose the condenser height is adjustable only to allow for it's removal? It does need some adjusting but that is why it has such a large range. Total magnification = Objective magnification x Eyepiece magnification. You will get an image with the 100x if you do not oil it, just not a very good ...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Sounds like you have the wrong DF condenser. The condenser should have AO 1096 written on it, There should be no adjustable part on the condenser at all. All of the adjustments are in the substage carrier. Post a picture of it. I have a terrible history of getting photos on this site or other to th...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

And I'm not going to go through the hassle of uploading to another website just to occasionally show photos here so I don't know what to do. Sorry to hear that. I had a site I was usibg but it's nor working now. I need to try agsin or change sites. My scope image came out okay from Facebook but the...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Sounds like you have the wrong DF condenser. The condenser should have AO 1096 written on it, There should be no adjustable part on the condenser at all. All of the adjustments are in the substage carrier. Post a picture of it. I have a terrible history of getting photos onto this site. They are ei...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

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by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Cool. I suppose the condenser height is adjustable only to allow for it's removal? I'm not used to such high-quality optics. I went up to the 100x objective and everything was in focus and easily visible. There was no problem at that power at all. This might sound like a dumb question, but am I real...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

The AO110 has arrived and it's more scope and I thought it was going to be. I have questions about the condensers. The dark field condenser seems to be too dark regardless of how bright the Illuminator the setting is. Also, the screws that hold the bright-field condenser in place don't seem to be ne...
by cpsTN
Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:12 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

The 801 10 has arrived and everything looks great especially the Optics. I can't seem to get any any pictures on here either of the scope or through the eyepiece because no matter how small I get them even if it's less than 512k it says it's too big. So I guess they just don't want anyone posting pi...
by cpsTN
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I have already been to the xmission.com website for other things and, Yes, from what I've seen so far it is a great resource. I will go back and look for the things that have been specified above. As far as the axillary lens in the condenser, how will I know whether it's there or not by looking at ...
by cpsTN
Thu Jan 26, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I have already been to the xmission.com website for other things and, Yes, from what I've seen so far it is a great resource. I will go back and look for the things that have been specified above. As far as the axillary lens in the condenser, how will I know whether it's there or not by looking at ...
by cpsTN
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

I have already been to the xmission.com website for other things and, Yes, from what I've seen so far it is a great resource. I will go back and look for the things that have been specified above. As far as the axillary lens in the condenser, how will I know whether it's there or not by looking at i...
by cpsTN
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Three things: 1) Can either of you advise as to the specifics of the condenser mentioned to use for the 4x objective? This will allow me to do research on what type this is so I can learn more about what I'm doing if I ever get a 4x. 2) Also, I HAVE noticed that the 20x is more difficult to find and...
by cpsTN
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Thanks Apochronaut. On my last compound, I had objectives of 5, 10, 20, 40. I sold the 100x because I didn't see a reason to magnify anything a thousand times, and since the quality wasn't top notch I figured it wouldn't look all that great anyway. I didn't see a 5x available of the 110, but I did s...
by cpsTN
Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:06 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Cool. That's a great formula to know, Thank You. I will post pix when I get them, probably Friday.
by cpsTN
Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:38 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO 110 opportunity!
Replies: 71
Views: 22323

Re: AO 110 opportunity!

Does NA also relate to field of view and, if it does, is the relationship directly or inversely proportional? The scope has been shipped. Scheduled to be here Thursday the 26th.