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by Moose
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Olympus BHS, Olympus OM-L Photomicro adapter, OMAX camera, etc
Replies: 2
Views: 2901

Olympus BHS, Olympus OM-L Photomicro adapter, OMAX camera, etc

My research project is coming to a close so time to sell the microscope in preparation for my departure. I have an Olympus BHS with trinocular head, pair of 10X oculars, DPlan 4x, 10x and 20X, DPlanApo 10X and 40x, square mechanical stage, two extra new bulbs, lens cleaning tissue, etc. I have been ...
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My microscope setup
Replies: 13
Views: 8505

Re: My microscope setup

Hi Moose, Thanks for sharing this.. It makes a person want to follow your example.. The Best, BillT I am not sure following insanity is a good thing. If I was a young single person in perfect health, I would surely like to give it a try.. Thanks Again, BillT I am one of the three, Single. Not young...
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator
Replies: 4
Views: 3062

Re: Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator

Hi Moose, Here is one that will be made to the dimensions you supply.. I don't know if a $100+ is a good buy.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Customized-Quarter-Wave-1-4-Retarding-Compensator-Plate-f-Polarizing-Microscope-/141935728323?epid=1632194618&hash=item210c0756c3:g:vUQAAOSwHjNV8HNk BillT I saw the...
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My microscope setup
Replies: 13
Views: 8505

Re: My microscope setup

billbillt wrote:Hi Moose,

Thanks for sharing this.. It makes a person want to follow your example..

The Best,
BillT
I am not sure following insanity is a good thing.
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My microscope setup
Replies: 13
Views: 8505

Re: My microscope setup

Thanks for the comments, I have lived in my tiny house for the past three years, I constructed it during my PhD studies. I spend most of my time outside, at least until I got the microscope again, so the small size is not a problem. I also do not have a significant other (other than my black lab.) s...
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator
Replies: 4
Views: 3062

Re: Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator

I assume you need a high quality precision one? I use CD wrapper sandwiched between two glass slides, as I just want to add color and don't need anything precise/high quality. eBay search "quarter wave plate" also brought out many quality ones at low price, though they may not be Olympus. Yes, I wo...
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My microscope setup
Replies: 13
Views: 8505

My microscope setup

I live in a tiny house, yes one of those houses built on a car-hauler trailer. It is 20 ft long by 8.5 ft wide, so I understand having a small space for your lab.
by Moose
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator
Replies: 4
Views: 3062

Wanted, Olympus First Order Red Compensator

I need an Olympus first order red compensator, otherwise known as a 1/4 wave plate or a mica plate. Hope I can find one on this forum.
by Moose
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:53 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted and For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2184

Wanted and For Sale

I am looking for an: Olympus DPlan 20X objective in excellent condition (outer wear on body acceptable) Olympus DPlan 100X oil objective in excellent condition (outer wear on body acceptable) I have a few objectives I can part with: Olympus SPlan FL 2X 0.08, excellent condition with outer wear on bo...
by Moose
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:45 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: From Russia With Love
Replies: 53
Views: 27848

Re: From Russia With Love

I lived in Russia for two years as a wildlife photographer, I say that I am loving this thread as all the cities mentioned were places I have been or visited. Russia is a beautiful country with many beautiful people. Belarus (Minsk) is, most likely, the cleanest country in the world. Thanks for the ...
by Moose
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:05 am
Forum: Articles and images to be published
Topic: My Story...
Replies: 11
Views: 36156

Re: My Story...

Nice story, I honestly think we should all post our own story. Not just little tidbits as comments but an honest story like this one. I will start working on mine tonight, after my microscope work is done.
by Moose
Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Repairing the BH2-SVR XY mechanical stage for the Olympus BH-2
Replies: 5
Views: 3938

Re: Repairing the BH2-SVR XY mechanical stage for the Olympus BH-2

Holy toledo, what a stunning write-up, thanks so much.
by Moose
Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi. New to the forum
Replies: 19
Views: 9590

Re: Hi. New to the forum

Welcome to the forum
by Moose
Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Degassing plant tissues for better processing/mounting the easy way
Replies: 5
Views: 3614

Re: Degassing plant tissues for better processing/mounting the easy way

I love it. I have worked in the microscopy field for almost 40 years. I have seen attachments, devices, etc cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. It is so nice to see someone come up with simple attachments to the job of expensive equipment.
by Moose
Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Differential interference contrast microscopy.. A treatise..
Replies: 4
Views: 3645

Re: Differential interference contrast microscopy.. A treatise..

billbillt wrote:You are quite welcome, kind sir!..
You guys are so sweet I think I am getting a cavity :lol:
Honestly, thanks for posting the article, it does look interesting.
by Moose
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:17 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L
Replies: 6
Views: 4825

Re: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L

It's the beige model :D . No blood please. I've seen enough in my career! PayPal is best. I'll PM you my PayPal email address. You can reply with your shipping address. I'll pack it up tomorrow, and send it out Friday with tracking. I'll send the tracking number to you via your PayPal email address...
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Did I accidentally create phase contrast?
Replies: 4
Views: 3209

Re: Did I accidentally create phase contrast?

I would be near impossible to accidentally produce phase contrast as the objective has a ground ring inside and the condenser has a stop that aligns with this ring. I agree with others, you have produced a form of oblique lighting and a very effective technique at that.
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Say Hello to a New Zeiss Family Member
Replies: 22
Views: 13003

Re: Say Hello to a New Zeiss Family Member

Sweet ride!
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Macro Photography Web Site..
Replies: 6
Views: 5886

Re: Macro Photography Web Site..

Thanks Mr. T.
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L
Replies: 6
Views: 4825

Re: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L

Hi Moose, The adapter is in good shape and I do have a spare NFK 2.5x projection eyepiece. $225 for both, including shipping. Tom Is it the gray color L adapter or the beige color adapter? There is a gray colored adapter on ebay but I prefer the beige. How would you prefer to be paid; paypal, check...
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L
Replies: 6
Views: 4825

Re: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L

Hi Moose, I have a Photomicro Adapter L I'd part with, and I think I have a spare NFK 2.5x projection eyepiece, too. Let me check later this morning to be sure the adapter is in good shape. Tom Wow, thanks Tom. I am pretty sure you would need to run over the Adapter L with a crane to damage it as i...
by Moose
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L
Replies: 6
Views: 4825

Wanted: OM Photomicro Adapter L

Hi All; I gave the Omax USB camera a whirl but was not entirely pleased. Therefore, I hope to get parts together to mount my Canon 5DMarkIV on my Olympus BHS. I need an Olympus OM Photomicro Adapter L. I saw one on ebay for a bit over $200 which is out of my budget. Also looking for an Olympus NFK 2...
by Moose
Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

Re: New to forum, not new to microscopy

Thanks for the links to your work,moose. I did,nt realize vascular plants and bryophytes and leichens are sometimes affiliated with the word: microhistology...live and learn! I sense 'microhistology' is a needless term..as: histology encompases the subject area ( unlike: gross anatomy and microanat...
by Moose
Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

Re: New to forum, not new to microscopy

I am curious why you have darkfield / Rheinberg but not phase contrast. Phase contrast is pretty good with fibers, better than darkfield/Rheinberg, I would guess. Most forum people prefer DSLR over USB cameras, once vibration is removed. Darkfield and Rheinberg came with the scope when I purchased ...
by Moose
Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:57 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

Re: New to forum, not new to microscopy

zzffnn; The fecal pellets are cleared in HCl, washed, filtered to 200 microns and such, doubt any small critters would be large enough to not be filtered out in our procedures. I do not have DIC, only brightfield, polarized light (PLM), darkfield and Rheinberg. Yes, my primary area of study is moose...
by Moose
Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

Re: New to forum, not new to microscopy

Charlie G.; My book is not likely to be in any library or even on much of google, it is so specialized that I have sold nine copies. I am pretty sure most of those copies were purchased as mistakes by someone thinking it would have pretty moose pictures or something. It is on amazon (https://www.ama...
by Moose
Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:10 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

Re: New to forum, not new to microscopy

Thanks all, I have enjoyed reading hundreds of posts on this forum today. It is nice to find a place with similar minds that share a love of the micro world.
by Moose
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New to forum, not new to microscopy
Replies: 13
Views: 7590

New to forum, not new to microscopy

Hello All, I have been a microscopist for nearly 40 years. I trained under Dr. Walter C. McCrone, the father of Modern Microscopy. I started my career doing particle and fiber identifications of environmental issues. Later, I returned to school to get a Masters in Wildlife Biology and my Ph.D. conce...