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- Thu May 21, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: mold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4154
Re: mold
Very nice! How do you take so many pictures and increment the focus? Is it automated or manual? Thank you.
- Wed May 20, 2020 8:50 pm
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17181
Re: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
Thanks Phil. I’ll give it a try!
- Wed May 20, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17181
Re: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
Thanks, and yes I have a phase telescope.
- Wed May 20, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17181
Re: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
Interesting and thanks Phil. One last question on the nosepieces. I connected a 110 nosepiece to a model 10 scope and while it seemed to fit, it didn't properly align with the field diaphragm (too far off to center it). And the single bolt I loosened didn't travel in as far as it did on the native n...
- Wed May 20, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17181
Re: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
Many thanks for the great info, Phil!
- Tue May 19, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17181
Re: AO Triocular vs Beam Splitter
Hi all, I was also interested in Zuul's question: "On a loosely related note, I was wondering about tube lens compatibility. If a 410 Trinocular head popped up, how far off is the correction when used with the older 34mm objectives?"
Anybody know? Thanks.
Anybody know? Thanks.
- Sat May 16, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Oak Pollen Stands
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1254
Re: Oak Pollen Stands
Nice and congrats! Welcome to the fun world of stereo microscopy / photography!
- Wed May 13, 2020 6:28 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: New Amscope SMT2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3247
Re: New Amscope SMT2
Congrats on the new scope and nice pics! I love my stereoscope. I almost always use focus stacking on my stereo pics to improve the depth perception/3D effect. Enjoy!
- Sat May 09, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Greetings from Washington D.C.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2840
Re: Greetings from Washington D.C.
Welcome kville79! and also to BramHuntingNematodes: I've had great luck purchasing excellent quality / reasonably priced thin sections from ebay seller: https://www.ebay.com/usr/geosecrob shipping to the US has been fine. He only lists items occasionally and they tend to sell out quickly; follow / c...
- Fri May 08, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Carpenter bee
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2308
Re: Carpenter bee
Hi krame, thanks and welcome.
1) no, just take a pic, shift focus a bit and take another until top to base of subject is in focus. I use helicon focus for stacking.
2) he was deceased; I only work with insects I have found dead by natural causes.
3) say cheese!
1) no, just take a pic, shift focus a bit and take another until top to base of subject is in focus. I use helicon focus for stacking.
2) he was deceased; I only work with insects I have found dead by natural causes.
3) say cheese!
- Fri May 08, 2020 2:14 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Carpenter bee
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2308
Carpenter bee
Found this big guy dead outside my basement door. Quite the animal! I believer its a male carpenter bee. They don't have stingers. Stacked images with my SZ7. Cheers!
- Sun May 03, 2020 1:37 pm
- Forum: Camera systems and imaging
- Topic: Comparison Images/Videos | $8 Phone Adapter | $110 NDPL Adapter | $450 NDPL Adapter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4788
Re: Comparison Images/Videos | $8 Phone Adapter | $110 NDPL Adapter | $450 NDPL Adapter
Interesting, I'm still confused about the difference between these 2 adapters. I also purchased the $450 one and then returned it because I thought it was (almost?) identical to the less expensive one. Interested what others think. Thanks for the post and comparison!
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: Microscopy accessories
- Topic: Canon M50 limitations
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10377
Re: Canon M50 limitations
Hi john. Take a look at my posts. I’ve included a number of pics from both stereo and compound scopes. I’m not particularly advanced but I find the m50 great for my needs. Good luck.
- Sat May 02, 2020 11:39 pm
- Forum: Microscopy accessories
- Topic: Canon M50 limitations
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10377
Re: Canon M50 limitations
Hi, I'm not sure if I understand the issue you are concerned about but I connect my M50 to my laptop via USB and control the exposure and shutter with the buttons on the Utility 3 Live View panel. Images go to the hard drive directly. Good luck.
- Fri May 01, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pollen Fine Detail
- Replies: 47
- Views: 17331
Re: Pollen Fine Detail
love the pollen!
Here I add the dandelion seed and sail. Dandelions are quite interesting! Regards to all.
Here I add the dandelion seed and sail. Dandelions are quite interesting! Regards to all.
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Moth and swiss chard seeds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2586
Re: Moth and swiss chard seeds
Thanks for the nice comments here. Don: yes, its a classic B&L StereoZoom 7, with magnification 1 to 7X (10-70X with 10X eyepieces). I use an inexpensive camera adapter to connect my Canon M50 which seems to be equivalent to ~20X (or so) eyepieces. Considering that I'd estimate that the magnificatio...
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Moth and swiss chard seeds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2586
Moth and swiss chard seeds
Hi all, found the moth in my laundry room and I've always thought swiss chard seeds were interesting (from a distance:). They look a bit like bone fragments! Stacked images with my SZ7. Stay healthy!
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
- Topic: Stereo Darkfield Condensers and LED ring lights (stocking stuffers?)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3060
Re: Stereo Darkfield Condensers and LED ring lights (stocking stuffers?)
Hi. I believe these darkfield condensers "need a lot of light" to perform well. Does this ring light (sitting beneath) match with the condenser to provide good darkfield results? Thanks!
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:20 pm
- Forum: Home-made microscope adaptations
- Topic: AO Starlite external Illuminator led retrofit.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5059
Re: AO Starlite external Illuminator led retrofit.
Very interesting description and photos, thanks! It would be great if you came up with an easy/effective adaptation. Martin Microscopes sells a "NichoLED" illuminator for $295. Don't know how well it works. Cheers!
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:42 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Just finished: tricked out cycloptic gemscope
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3662
Re: Just finished: tricked out cycloptic gemscope
Thanks for posting! I am interested to see pics from the new system.
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: New camera adapter for old microscope
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2910
Re: New camera adapter for old microscope
Hi, if you are interested, the old photo tube may be available here. Good luck!
https://www.martinmicroscope.com/produc ... icroscope/
https://www.martinmicroscope.com/produc ... icroscope/
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:11 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Question on Leitz objectives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3926
Re: Question on Leitz objectives
Thanks all. I decided to return the 2.5x objective. I had the second problem that one of the centering screws on my unused opening seemed to be stripped so I couldn't properly center it. No big deal as I still have 4 good properly centered objectives with a good range. I also purchased lower power /...
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:43 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Question on Leitz objectives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3926
Re: Question on Leitz objectives
Thank you, luxikon. That is quite a document! I'll give it a look.
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:44 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Question on Leitz objectives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3926
Question on Leitz objectives
Hi all. I purchased this 2.5x lens to add to my Leitz Dialuz POL to provide a wider field of view for scanning my slides. My current 4 Leitz Wetzlar Objectives are: 3.5/0.10 P 170/- --- 10/0.25 P 170/- --- 25/0.50 170/0.17 --- 50/0.85 P 170/0.17 Unfortunately the new 2.5x is very non parafocal with ...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:36 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Olivine crystal under POL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1935
Olivine crystal under POL
Hi all, I'm enjoying my "new" Leitz Dialuz POL, circa 1960. I bought some thin sections from a gentleman in the UK, very nice quality. This is a volcanic rock from Germany with lots of glass (dark in polarized light) and some nice Olivine crystals. Cheers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu_9lvNid8g
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:23 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: New member: need Ortholux help please!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4555
Re: New member: need Ortholux help please!
Hi. Just a comment regarding "the light will not work (it was supposed to and seller does not accept returns)". ebay has policies to protect the buyer against inaccurate listings. You can attempt to work out a fair resolution with the seller or ask ebay to step in and arbitrate.
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:22 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: My "new" Leitz Laborlux(?) POL circa 1960, 2 questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3011
Re: My "new" Leitz Laborlux(?) POL circa 1960, 2 questions
Thanks "75". Some great Leitz documentation out there!
I figured out that the lower "arm" engages and focuses the Bertrand lens. The upper dial engages a "pinhole diaphragm". Still working to figure it all out. Cheers!
I figured out that the lower "arm" engages and focuses the Bertrand lens. The upper dial engages a "pinhole diaphragm". Still working to figure it all out. Cheers!
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:01 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: My "new" Leitz Laborlux(?) POL circa 1960, 2 questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3011
My "new" Leitz Laborlux(?) POL circa 1960, 2 questions
Hi all, I bought this very nice scope to expand my hobby into petrography. I just set it up and centered the objectives and all is good so far! I have 2 questions someone might be able to answer. 1) Red arrow in attached pic: this is the Bertrand lens control I believe; there seems to be 3 settings,...
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Manufacturer of this petrographic scope?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8388
Re: Manufacturer of this petrographic scope?
Thanks a lot MicroBob. Yes, its quite nice and looks and feels almost new. Seems strange to me to lack a brand, but I guess it's not uncommon. Cheers!
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Manufacturer of this petrographic scope?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8388
Manufacturer of this petrographic scope?
Hi all, I just purchased this petrographic scope on eBay. Seems to have a quality feel although it is certainly a basic model. It resembles the Spencers of the 1940's I've seen online. There is no trademark or model # on the scope. Anyone know the likely origin? Unbranded Spencer? Generic knock-off?...