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I need to replace my Labophot head. Its missing the optical tube. I found one that is a UW. I assume it means ultra wide. But what does it mean? I would like to achieve fullframe video without the black circle. Or am I missunderstanding what uw means?

carlh6902 wrote:This was in Microbehunter issue #54:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PMLL1 ... aP9MC7zOwe

Carl

Yes I've seen that. I did not have any luck. I went with the Contrast adapter anyway since I want to make it a phase contrast scope. Best of both worlds.

I knew someone has already suggested it! A DIY phase telescope, by Paul James http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artjun05/pjdiyphase.html Do not even think of it if the eBay price is reasonable, but otherwise... Curious if the parts off a toyish ch...

Thanks everyone. Yes i saw some for hundreds. Will continue to search.

Does it matter on what brand you buy or do they all do the same job?

apochronaut wrote:You may already be familiar with this. http://www.science-info.net/docs/Nikon/ ... -phase.PDF

OMG I was literally just looking for that. Thank you so much.

Thanks so much for taking the time. Yes I've been told the same by the person who sold me the scope. Place a stop below the iris. I've tried and tried various diameters stoppers which result in either black or light light grey which doesn't look like dark field at all. I somewhat stopped because of ...

Trying to get my ABBE 1.25 labophot condenser to achieve dark field. There is no info on diameter or compatible condensers. Anyone here ever try them? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/NIKON-X2-DF-DARKFIELD-CONDENSER-STOP-INSERT-FOR-MICROSCOPE/201921211529?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26a...

Works

Ordered the ca-can-slr from AMScope and bam works like a charm. Full screen and everything through the eye piece.

Now on to getting this thing to do phase contrast and dark feild.

So confused...... https://lavinia.as.arizona.edu/~mtuell/scopes/Labophot.html Oh well. Its not like I can afford the components anyway even if it could do DIC. I just want to achieve good dark feild really and a way to film. At least that (really nice site btw) article states it can do dark feild. J...

Thank you very much. That explains alot. Downloaded. Is there a pdf or documentation in regards to some sort of kit that was sold back in the day and how to install it on my scope? For example a prism below the analyzer. Is the analyzer and prisim together? Or separated? Model names and numbers is w...

Hello I have a Nikon Labophot. Got it at a good price even through I'm missing the optical tube that came with the scope. I'm a new to the whole microscopy thing and learning about the different lighting techniques as a photographer is interesting. DIC has struck me as the pinnacle of microscopy in ...

Thats some good advice. For the subject matter im interested in, pond water organisms, i think an inverted scope would suit my needs more. Its the filiming of these creatures that gets me excited as well as observing them. Which adds a whole new layer of complexity and cost. Im also learning about D...

So i need to find a condenser that has a na>.8 for dry veiwing. Damn. Oh well thought this would have done the trick. The stuggle continues. Thanks for the info.

So this condenser is 1.25. What does that mean?

I recently purchased a used Nikon Labophot. I'm trying to achieve dark field but with no luck. I'm new to this stuff. I found this on eBay just now. Nikon Microscope Phase Contrast 2 1.25 Field Condenser https://www.ebay.ca/itm/323202029733?ViewItem=&item=323202029733 It's a phase contrast condenser...

Does anyone know how much a Nikon labophot dry condenser goes for usually when it pops up?

Yikes. The more i look into all this the more stand offish i get. I think Ill just enjoy my scope as is.

Thanks Pete. Yes i think i found a nice condenser. Phase contrast, DIC and DF. Im learning about phase contrast.. but DIC? Doesnt that give off an embossed look? Not sure how that works. I found one on ebay...1200 bucks though. Ouch.

Looking for a Nikon Labophot "F" head photo tube.

. . . However they are not cheap from what im seeing. If you have a target price, I and others can probably suggest some models to look for. Given that terrific Canon 5D camera you'll use with it, you might think of the microscope as a reasonably priced if slightly exotic "lens" to peer into the mi...

You might also look for an inverted microscope, ideally phase contrast, for your chosen subject. These can be ideal for pond critters, typically have longer working distance lenses, and might prove more convenient to use. Every once in a while a very good one goes cheap. After some initial research...

I think i want an inverted scope.

Wow that is incredibly.......wow.

Btw great channel. Consider your self subbed.

Wonderful forum cheer in welcome to you, fiberoptix! If you give me permission...I can post images of the few Nikon Labophot substage condensers I have...the Labophot brochure images...just to 'flesh out' your understanding of which optics you now enjoy on your labophot 'stand'? It is often quite p...

Hi Hobbyist Yes plan and infinity are two different things. I guess I did not word the question properly. Just which one would be optimal for filming. I know that infinity would require a different scope. PLAN obj's are probably what I will go for eventually. Interesting about the wave lengths when ...

Please do some basic online research+reading on your Nikon Labophot and you will find most answers. Quickly, my answers are Yes Yes No, teaching heads are cheaper , if you could compare at eBay. Simply because most people don't know how to use them for hobbyist filming. Yes just downloaded the manu...

Welcome. I'm not very far away but am in T.O. every Sat., to make a living. Unfortunately I don't have much experience with Nikon, only the older J.I.S. 36mm parfocal stuff. I do know some surplus dealers in Toronto, who might be of value to you, though. I will p.m. you and include my email. They m...

75RR wrote:There you go: http://www.krebsmicro.com/microsetup2/index.html

Don't forget to have a look at the rest of his site: http://www.krebsmicro.com/

Wow. That is great. Is there any video work?

Most parts between Labophots and Optiphots are exchangeable. I'm missing the PhotoTube for my Labophot. Could I substitute an Optiphot one? *see attached photo The only thing I am not sure about is using infinity objectives on Labophot. I assume PLAN objectives would be okay though correct? Nikon t...