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Here is one of the best resources available for newbies and many old timers as well when it comes to mounting slides. Chek it out, you won't be sorry.

www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/wd-articles.html

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I was able to physically inspect the instrument last night and although not complete I was rather surprised. The light path is bright, clean and clear and cosmetically the stand has no scratches, dings, chips, marrs, etc. The focus knobs work smoothly (both course and fine). The stage moves up and d...

It appears I would require an Olympus ULWCD Phase Contrast Condenser 0.30 Imt-2. I haven't determined the carrier I would need as yet.

Thanks for the replies. I should have waited until I had opportunity to inspect the microscope before asking for info here based on a pic. The seller seems even less knowledgeable than I. Any idea what the difference is between the condenser and the auxiliary condenser? I'm also confused as to what ...

I agree with 75RR, almost positive they are staurastrum.

1-IMG_2814.jpg As a newbie, I currently use a basic Leitz SM-LUX (grey mdl.) with a trinocular head and a couple of APO objectives. My main interest is viewing pond water organisms and of course attempting to incorporate my very meager and limited photography skills. I have the opportunity to purch...

Food color, how simple. I'll give that a try for sure. In a hundred years I would never had considered adding salt to the fuel. Thanks Hobby, I figured someone here could offer an easy cure.

A much more qualifying response Hobby. Thanks. My aim isn't primarily the aroma but a nice bright contrast between the clear fuel and the glass itself. Some of the scented fuels could provide such. Tired old eyes appreciate a brighter contrast than the violet color I'm familiar with. My concern isn'...

Hobbyst46 wrote:It is not a good idea.

Can you provide a reason?

Well Peter the short answer would be "aroma". Of course it's always a good idea to add color to the fuel in a glass burner.

An odd question I suppose but do any of you folks use scented fuel in an alcohol burner? I want to try it, but I'm too cheap to mess up a wick in the event it isn't a good idea.

Something moved, as the photos are showing opposing sides.

Lilly Begonia wrote:

einman wrote:And thus the addiction begins......

Addiction is such a hard word, I prefer to call it an interest.

Sort of like, "a bug by any other name........" ?

I would second JimT's comment and ask for a few setup images. The flash duration is interesting as I instantly thought of the stop action technique used in photographing Hummingbirds in flight. In a nut shell, to obtain tack sharp images of the wings the power level of the flash is decreased thus sh...

Easy enough to avoid seeing them via the User Control Panel. (just sayin')

No doubt it's a ploemopak illuminator and filter block. Have only seen a few. As a rookie, I say "good catch".

Hi Kurt, based on profile info I'm located about 600 miles NE of you. A town often referred to as "home of the brave", Memphis, Tn.

Thanks for the info Charlie, I'll certainly look in to that. KurtM ---> I understand your comments completely. I feel almost as if I'm reinventing the wheel here. :lol: But hey, it's all interesting and fun to hash around. And I for one benefit from the expertise and input you guys provide. @ 75RR -...

The instructional at https://www.diatomsireland.com/ is easily followed and no doubt much better than I could provide. I'm unsure of how much of those I can duplicate here and remain within the guidelines of this forum as well as the limited permission granted by diatoms ireland as they hold exclusi...

Due to my inexperience I don't have much to offer. I can say in the configuration shown the manipulator has ample clearance and nice ergonomic position with the stage and slide carrier at all positions and the needle remains centered. My slide carrier can handle two slides side by side but it does g...

My thanks to Klaus Kemp and Diatoms Ireland for making this design available to the DIY hobbyist. Though I may never learn to use it properly I decided to fabricate myself a Kemp type micro manipulator. It is currently mounted as temporary in the position shown and works as intended. My question is,...

Welcome to the forum. How do you wish to use the microscope and what are your expectations? Will you be viewing pond life, vegetation, coins, stamps,etc. Will you do photographs of the subjects? Providing a little more detail in these areas will allow others here to point you in the right direction.

Quite interesting. Looking forward to the next update. Thanks for sharing details.

Have to agree. You really nailed that first image. I would never have guessed crab apple however.

I was not fortunate to witness the beginning nor end of the process. Although I saw movement I did not notice significant change. I'm not knowledgeable enough to confirm the image as a state of asexual mitosis or an otherwise interrupted state of conjugation though I suspect mitosis. Hey, just a few...

Yes things seem to be going in the right direction. At least for now I feel it is. I may make another photo port tube with minor mods. (I enjoy diy tinkering) I still want to familiarize myself with the inclusion of scales and Zerene Stacker. The image was taken with a Canon 450d and my trusty nifty...

I really enjoy finding desmids and desire to learn much about them. As a mere novice I believe this
to be Micrasterias undergoing cell division.

Thanks for the kind words and info. Most likely beginner's luck. :lol: My diy photo tube is still not quite parfocal. It's very close but a little touch up machining on the length should bring it in nicely. I think the addition of flocking or paint on some of the inner surfaces might help the image ...

While trying to fine tune a diy adapter tube for a recently acquired trinocular head in hopes of capturing better images I found what I think to be a rotifer of sorts but haven't been able to confirm yet. Not a stacked photo but still disappointed with the results thus far.

Thanks for the warm welcomes and encouraging words. I'll try to not be too huge a pest as I poke around the site seeking answers to all my questions. But remember, I'll be watching and learning from you.