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by Glycolyse
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi Hobbyst, Thank you, the Mediterranean Sea is a great place, it also needs solid conservation efforts, in terms of fishery and tourism. There are many good scopes from other makes than Zeiss I am working on it. I found a "New Olympus CX22 Binocular" at 945$ (I included shipping in the price). Some...
by Glycolyse
Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi Hobbyst,

About the Zeiss Standard Junior, you confirm what others said on it. I appreciate your knowledge and your sincerity.

Thanks,

Glycolyse
by Glycolyse
Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi everyone, I found a "Zeiss Standard" microscope, unfortunately the shipping is from the US, while I live in France (64$ for shipping). Anyways, here are some photos of the microscope: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CKEAAOSwAZ9bcM9T/s-l1600.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LgUAAOSwrUhbcNtY/s-l16...
by Glycolyse
Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your posts. I will definitely search for something else. I will post a comment when I find something "interesting" to my eyes.

Glycolyse
by Glycolyse
Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi Hobbyst, If possible, post a photo of the microscope, for us to know which model it is https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zk0AAOSwhI1a3MI2/s-l1600.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zEcAAOSwnbla3MIc/s-l1600.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JSYAAOSwnHda3MIg/s-l1600.jpg Hope this will help you. I eve...
by Glycolyse
Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

Re: First microscope

Hi Bob, Will you be able to check the microscope before buying, and do you buy from a trustworthy and knowledgable seller? I am not able to check the microscope before buying it. Now, it is a "100% positive feedback" seller, with over 8000 green stars. Ebay claims "Shop with confidence, Get the item...
by Glycolyse
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:56 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Biology student
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Biology student

Hi Bob, Thank you. Yes, I am aware of Le Naturaliste forum ! Just as you, I like the diversity of Microbe Hunter members ! I remarked people were kind and passionate, especially with beginners. It reminds me of a famous quote from Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter : "Help is always given at Hogwarts ...
by Glycolyse
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: First microscope
Replies: 135
Views: 51429

First microscope

Hi everyone, My time to purchase my first microscope has finally arrived. Because I read a lot of articles on the forum about the subject, I think to know what I want as a first microscope. The thing is, I am a bit scared about buying a microscope from Ebay (used, known brand). But I know at the sam...
by Glycolyse
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Biology student
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Biology student

Hi everyone, My name is Enzo. I am a French Biology student interested in many fields of Biology, such as Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Virology, etc. I have always lived, and I am (still) living in South France. I always lived with the sea next to me. As you can expect, I love Marine Biology. I discovere...