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Seems this post has collected a lot of booksperts. So I ask, is there a well illustrated bible of the
denizens of fresh-water ponds? Maybe even salt-water?
I truly enjoyed a quick perusal of the Medicology book, will read more, it sure beats Facebook drivel.
Dale

My 2 cents' worth: I agree with everything Oliver and John B. said above. I will add that if, for whatever reason, you decide to use xylol, try not to breathe it in. And please do not use zylol/zylene bought from a hardware store (only very pure stuff should be used for cleaning optics). For cleani...

You found the right place for high class advice. I would take Lorez' advice for a brain surgeon if I needed one. I have two nearly identical zooms, and comparing the same bug from one to the other I found that good glass makes all the difference in the world, magnification power is over rated. You c...

i have had good results at spiderzrule.com.
Dale

Perfect timing, thanks. I have two filthy oculars that look like only the center 2/3rds was
ever cleaned. I have downloaded and printed the article. Thanks again,
Dale

Thank goodness, I'm saving up for coverslips!

Charles, anything there for us?

I'm definitely overwhelmed by all of this.. :) I found this page http://user.xmission.com/~psneeley/Personal/Objectives.htm that breaks down the objectives situation a bit. The only way to get infinity lenses according to this page, is to get a Series 10, 20, 110, 120, etc. OR AO-Reichert, Reichert...

It is terribly risky for a novice to buy something like an old microscope on ebay. How bout posting a wanted in the buy and sell. It seems like the good AO10's and similar are getting rarer, but there are people around who know how to get them, and they are worth every cent, so old but so much bette...

I need the link.
Number of scopes is 3, but one is gonna go as soon as I can photograph it.
Dale

I wish I could do that. If I don't use a whole scope cover the cats hair is all over them. I do have a question about storing obj's in these pill bottles. What would be a safe material to fill the gaps? Everything that I think of sheds particulate. The real obj's holders are ridiculously expensive, ...

Ok, I give up, what is it?

It is a Bausch & Lomb stereozoom 4, model bvb-73. Oh for pete's sake, what was I thinking. There is not such
head. Sorry for such a stupid post.
Humbled in Seattle,
Dale.
ps: it now has a 2x accessory lens!

Dale, are you having a problem with your phase?[/quote] Oh, no, I am really pleased I can see the differences. A great investment. Am still watching eBay for a trinocular head for the stereo zoom, but I think they would be extremely expensive, And always suspect the sellers knowledge. Thanks for ask...

Sheeeesh, and I thought phase contrast was complicated!

You got a real valuable boat load of information, as did I when I restarted my microscope adventures. I was very lucky to get both an AO compound and stereoscope from a professional. I did not think I would need a stereoscope, but like many I use it all the time. Never hesitate to ask a question at ...

Charles wrote:You are right. You will get a greater working distance with the stereo scope and it is the best for dissection. But as your magnification increases so will your working distance, even on a stereo scope.

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Did you mean as magnification increases the working distance decreases?

Great story, thanks Dennis.

Will go try that, thanks. You might know the answer to this, if I were to take an AO-10 and
add the phase equipment, would it be right to call it a Phasestar?
Dale

My goal also, but I didn't use my IT degree, found better work in a hospital!! Do you think 5MP is a bare minimum,
or should I aim higher?
Dale

This one http://www.ebay.com/itm/AO-American-Opt ... 1353661899 ?
Dale

Thanks for the link, it was very helpful. My laptop does not have any exotic adjustments, so I stay out of the
minefields.
Dale

Still no, but the comparison at the Berkley site showed some. I believe the photography leaves some
thing to be desired, as I can see a real difference with my own equipment. Nice concise 7 step procedure
tho.

I cannot. I spent a few minutes comparing resolution with the images expanded.
Is there a specific part of the specimen I should be looking at?
Dale.

Didn't know that, and it helps a lot. I'm thinking of modifying a huge computer desk by removing the keyboard tray, there would then be lots of
room. Thanks.
Dale.

If you don't mind a used copy, here are some alternative sources (right column): http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?ac=sl&st=sl&ref=bf_s2_a1_t1_1&qi=nGwo17GmlviyPVmO6l2ud1KOP6g_1432952940_1:26:1480&bq=author%3Dtheodore%2520louis%2520jahn%26title%3Dhow%2520to%2520know%2520the%2520protozoa (I find boo...

If you said to leap I would say how high. I asked my library to buy it, but I don't think I want to wait. If it is anything like the algae
book it would be awesome, and they ship UPS!
Dale

The title is How To Know the Protozoa, from the Pictured Key Nature Series. I have read the one for freshwater algae as my library had it.
If I can get it for $30 should I jump on it?
Dale

I took the arms off and the chair is perfect for comfortable non-Berty viewing. Except that this stupid chair has castors that lock when you are not sitting on it. It belongs to our guest so I'll shove it away and get my own armless self-propelled 18 position chair. The chair at the computer desk is...

Out here we'd call your Lubber a Cessna! I'm still fascinated with your camera adapter. I have several of those maglites that
I don't use. The scope will project a focusable image onto the maglites lens, then you handhold a cellphone camera or what?
Dale