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by geo_man
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18460

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

Thanks PeteM for your comments. I have been the recipient of significant input/advice from Apochronaut over the past few months. I have sometimes had to re-read his words carefully because there was a lot of information there. For me, it has always been helpful, supportive, informative and interesti...
by geo_man
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Important announcements
Topic: New Youtube Channel
Replies: 10
Views: 17959

Re: New Youtube Channel

Hi Oliver, MicrobeHunter is awesome and you are the best!! Thank you!!
by geo_man
Tue May 28, 2019 1:26 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Housefly Eye
Replies: 3
Views: 3283

Re: Housefly Eye

Oh boy, he’s a beauty!
by geo_man
Sun May 26, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: house fly
Replies: 1
Views: 2962

house fly

I know these are as "dime a dozen", but they are still cool. He was dead a while in my garage.

SZ7, Canon M50, HeliconFocus
by geo_man
Wed May 15, 2019 12:03 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Nikon S microscope
Replies: 2
Views: 5654

Re: Nikon S microscope

Beautiful! Congrats!!
by geo_man
Mon May 13, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Micro-Universe Presentation
Replies: 4
Views: 3443

Re: Micro-Universe Presentation

Your pics are the best! Good luck!!
by geo_man
Fri May 10, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
Replies: 45
Views: 19501

Re: Shell picking from Red Sea sand

Thanks Hobbyst46, i will look into that!!

And of course, forms can be used to date ancient strata.
by geo_man
Fri May 10, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: more beach sand
Replies: 3
Views: 2803

more beach sand

Inspired by Hobbyist46's recent post, i put my beach sand on my AO110 with polarized light and stacked some images. The garnets are really nice. Used 40x and 20x objectives. Last image is the sand under the stereoscope. Pink grains are garnet.
by geo_man
Fri May 10, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
Replies: 45
Views: 19501

Re: Shell picking from Red Sea sand

Very nice post and pics, thanks! I've been looking at local beach sand under the stereo scope too. I need to keep experimenting. Here is a sample.

The clear is quartz, pink is garnet (some with inclusions), black are iron/metal oxides. Brown looks like root beer soda bottle:)
by geo_man
Wed May 08, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: porgy roe
Replies: 1
Views: 1846

porgy roe

Hi all.

Image stacks using my SZ7. At least two different spherical structures are evident. Does anyone know what the big translucent ones are vs the smaller opaque ones?
by geo_man
Fri May 03, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: fish scale
Replies: 1
Views: 2003

fish scale

Porgy season opened this week on Long Island and I had some luck.

Other than the stray fibers, interesting tree-ring like structure, under polarized light.
by geo_man
Wed May 01, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: more crystals
Replies: 3
Views: 2691

Re: more crystals

Thanks jimur; yes, I like these too! My challenge has been with ascorbic acid where i've seen others with amazing results. I am working with pure crystal vitamin C, water and alcohol and i generally go for slow evaporation. I'll keep trying! Any other suggestions welcome.
by geo_man
Wed May 01, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: more crystals
Replies: 3
Views: 2691

more crystals

Stitched images.

I haven't had much luck with ascorbic acid. The crystals are small and semi- opaque/muddy looking. Any suggestions from the experts? Thanks!
by geo_man
Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces
Replies: 13
Views: 7368

Re: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces

Thanks a lot guys, great info!
by geo_man
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Software for Mac
Replies: 10
Views: 9560

Re: Software for Mac

Glycolyse wrote:By the way, anyone got a free focus stacking software for Mac users ?
No, but I'm using HeliconFocus on a 1 month free trial on my mac and it works very well for me. I will purchase it when the period ends. Good luck.
by geo_man
Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces
Replies: 13
Views: 7368

Re: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces

Thanks Phil, I i see these for sale and commonly they are less expensive than B&Ls. I was wondering what scope(s) they are intended for.
by geo_man
Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces
Replies: 13
Views: 7368

Re: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces

Scarodactyl wrote:They are standard bausch and lomb 10x wf stereo eyepieces, later with the Leica logo put on presumably. Good for sz7s for sure.

thanks Scarodactyl!
by geo_man
Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:02 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: 31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces
Replies: 13
Views: 7368

31 15 81 10X W.F. eyepieces

Hi all, does anyone know what scope Leica 31 15 81 10X WF eyepieces are intended for? Would they work fine on a B&L SZ7 for example?

Thanks in advance!
by geo_man
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: How much camera before diminishing returns
Replies: 13
Views: 7499

Re: How much camera before diminishing returns

As always great community support. I will post the photos. I have to figure out how to reduce the size of the file, but will try to do that tonight. To add more context, I was not thinking I could take magazine photos as those are retouched and use expensive equipment, but I figured like you can ta...
by geo_man
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Added a B&L SZ7 to my collection
Replies: 1
Views: 3430

Added a B&L SZ7 to my collection

Picked up a like new B&L R stand and then a beautiful SZ7. Really impressed with the view and quality. Joined my AO Cycloptic and 110. Pretty good initial results with focus stacking, cheers!
by geo_man
Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2
Replies: 6
Views: 6789

Re: Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2

That's confusing to me as the adapters come with T threads to allow camera specific adapters. Oh well... It looks like they include the camera-specific T adapter ... which would explain the need for a suffix MichaelG. Well that makes sense to me now. I've seen this part for sale from $59 to $450. N...
by geo_man
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2
Replies: 6
Views: 6789

Re: Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2

According to this seller, it appears that -1 is Nikon fit -2 is Canon fit https://www.optics1.eu/search?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=ndpl&submit_search= Probably worth eMailing them to confirm. MichaelG. Thanks Michael. That's confusing to me as the adapters come wi...
by geo_man
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2
Replies: 6
Views: 6789

Universal microscope adapters, ndpl1 vs ndpl2

Hi all. I have a few questions regarding universal camera adapters labeled as ndpl-1 (2x) & ndpl-2 (2x): 1) is this a general product with same labeling used by various manufacturers? I've seen a wide range in price for these adapters. 2) what is the difference between these two adapters? Would one ...
by geo_man
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: improving my crystal photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4617

Re: improving my crystal photography

PhotoStitcher works great for me so far as I'm using a Mac. Excellent stitching !! ... Is this the one ? https://www.photostitcher.com/download.html MichaelG. Yes! I started using Hugin and it was too complicated for me. I tried PhotoStitcher on trial and it worked immediately. I couldn't save the ...
by geo_man
Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: improving my crystal photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4617

Re: improving my crystal photography

Very nice photo! Would you give more details: what objective, eyepiece, rekay lenses, camera lens ? Do you directly control the M50 from a computer by means of USB cable and EOS Utility, or WiFi? Thanks in advance. Thank you! I'm using an AO 110 with CAT 1017 4x lens. Universal Camera Microscope Ad...
by geo_man
Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: improving my crystal photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4617

improving my crystal photography

I moved from iPhone to Canon M50 and PhotoStitcher software, still room to improve, but getting good results, cheers!
by geo_man
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Cycloptic Photo Tube Components
Replies: 45
Views: 19609

Re: AO Cycloptic Photo Tube Components

Hi, can you get a clear, focused image that is not parafocal?
by geo_man
Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Cycloptic Photo Tube Components
Replies: 45
Views: 19609

Re: AO Cycloptic Photo Tube Components

Congrats on the find! I'm jealous! Please post some pics when you're ready!
by geo_man
Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Fire Ant
Replies: 6
Views: 4847

Re: Fire Ant

wow, very nice! i got stung by lots off those when i lived near Houston.