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Hi everyone, Viktor, Not sure why you would even consider that one. It's nice, but the German one seems better in almost all respects. I guess you are talking about this microscope: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Mikroskop-Nikon-Labophot-2-Labor-Forschungsmikroskop-Dunkelfeld-Phasenkontrast/264091677870?ha...

Hi everyone, Quick update. I previously said: I found a beautiful Nikon Labophot 2 Trinocular Microcope, Phase contrast condenser + Phaco objectives included, overpriced. I wanted to make an offer, unless I saw it was not shipping outside of the US. :| I contacted the seller to negotiate, but I don'...

Hi Hobbyst, Thanks for your idea. However, I think I'd prefer a more sophisticated one. I could have gone with a Chinese microscope with everything included, but at the end of the day, an used 'scope is more viable I think. By the way, it will be though for me to find a microscope, because I won't b...

Hi Hobbyst,

Thanks for the clarification. I might not consider an inverted microscope as a first 'scope, but it is definitely interesting to have one in the future.

Glycolyse

Hi everyone, So, as far as I searched for phase contrast microscopes on Ebay the past few days, there was a majority of inverted microscopes. I wanted to know more about the advantages of an inverted microscope, and I came across this thread: http://www.microbehunter.com/microscopy-forum/viewtopic.p...

Hi Hobbyst, Thanks for your help. I found a beautiful Nikon Labophot 2 Trinocular Microcope, Phase contrast condenser + Phaco objectives included, overpriced. I wanted to make an offer, unless I saw it was not shipping outside of the US. :| I contacted the seller to negotiate, but I don't think it w...

Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies, it is much appreciated. PeteM, I have half a dozen phase contrast microscopes with trinocular heads -- noted if only to give you the patience to wait for something closer. These are scopes mean for our "Micronaut" program. All would be in the $600 to $900 range;...

Standard 18 Phase microscope relisted! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carl-Zeiss-Microscope-w-5-Zeiss-Objectives-Original-Wooden-Case/264108538969?hash=item3d7e187c59:g:pBsAAOSwF2FbvjEn:rk:13:pf:0 Thanks 75RR ! So this is what have been said about this microscope: No trinocular head and it needs a powe...

Hi everyone,

Quick update: Nothing on the Ebay market about Phase contrasts microscopes that is worth to consider..

Glycolyse

Hi 75RR,

Quality resources you posted. I enjoyed reading all the parts, especially n°12 and "Theory of contrast control". It will make my search more defined than last time.

Glycolyse

I have sent a message to the seller. I hope he will be willing to accept my offer, I only have a glimmer of hope for this one (but nothing ventured, nothing gained, right ?), so I keep looking for good offers at the same time.

Glycolyse

Hi everyone, This Nikon is in very good shape, judging from the photos. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-Alphaphot-2-YS2-H-Microscope-Phase-contrast-dark-field-bright-field/222800916906?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55582%26meid%3D6448466dca2140219c07066b5fd326fb%26pid%3D10...

Wasn't sold, just ended. Seller is sure to re-post soon.

Alright, I'll make sure to not miss the listing, thanks for the clarification 75RR !

Glycolyse

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your posts. As I read them, the listing of the Zeiss Standard 18 ended. It went quickly lol.

What do you see as the 'Big 4' BTW?

I mean Zeiss, Olympus, Nikon and Leica/Leitz


I keep looking for offers.

Glycolyse

Hi Hobbyst, Thanks for the advice. However, I'd like to stick to the Big 4. And spending that much money only for shipping is kinda disappointing... Don't you think ? By the way, how could I improve my search ? When I'm searching on Ebay, I tend to use the "Best Match" option, but I assume the "Newl...

Hi everyone,

Well, no luck I guess. I called them. Unfortunately, I couldn't ask one single question, because it was already sold. In fact, the website was not updated for a while, so that's why. He claimed to have a "BBT" phase contrast microscope tho, an old French brand.

Glycolyse

Hi Hobbyst, Thanks for you addition. I also added to the questions: - Are the objectives 160mm DIN ? - Is return possible ? By the way, what do I need to ask for the light to work properly ? I'm not quite familiar with "Transformers", things like that. I'll wait for more members additions before cal...

Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies. Your technical knowledge is priceless for a beginner. I have to call Optilab.free.fr for their Olympus microscope. Here were the specs: MICROSCOPE OLYMPUS BH TRINOCULAIRE 2 oculaires 10x GF 5 objectifs plans 4x 10x 25x 40x 100x immersion Condenseur O.N. 1,25 Pla...

Hi everyone, I would think about this one, the Listed asking price is higher than the above but it is a complete Nikon system, and Make Offer is an option https://www.ebay.de/itm/Mikroskop-Nikon ... rk:10:pf:0 I am no expert on Nikon but the specs are not bad (one drawback that I saw - if the FOV is...

Hi everyone, I wanted to come back on the Leitz Ortholux II from Mr.Immel. Leitz Ortholux II (Gebrauchsspuren), Trinokulartubus mit Periplan GF 10x Okularen, 5-fach Objektivrevolver mit 4x (nur Übersichtsokular), 10x, 25x 40x und 100xOil Phaco-Achromat-Objektiven , Kreuztisch mit tiefliegenden Koaxi...

Hi everyone, Thanks for your posts. Hobbyst, Less nice IMO that the objectives are not 45 parfocal, it is an older model, and focusing controls are not coaxial. Thank you for pointing that out ! 75RR, The Olympus CH is an early Olympus Student microscope. Think economy car. The Diaplan in comparison...

Hi everyone, 75RR, could you explain why the Diaplan is better than CHB please ? I found this one: " Leitz Ortholux Phasenkontrast Durchlichtmikroskop mit langbrennweitigen Objektiven" - Leitz EF Objektiv 10x/0,25 Phako1 //EF L 20x/0,32 Phako1 // EF L32x/0,40 Phako 1a - Leitz Periplan GF 10x M Okula...

Hi everyone, Thanks for the clarification. I might still call them to confirm about the Olympus. 75RR, Contact einman - see what the postage might be. viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6550 I am open to offers from members of the forum, moreover a reputed one. However, the einman's Leitz Diaplan lacks a phase co...

Hi 75RR,

Here is the link: http://optilab.free.fr/vente/OLYMPUS%20 ... LAIRE.html

The image does not come larger tho. But you might be right, it looks like there is a phase condenser written on the condenser. My best guess is to call them tomorrow morning, right ?

Glycolyse

Hi 75RR, Thank you for your reply. I read the pdf and I learnt a lot from it. I found a Trinocular Olympus BH on a reputed French website (confirmed by hobbyists from Le Naturaliste; which means low shipping charges) 2 oculaires 10x GF 5 objectifs plans 4x 10x 25x 40x 100x immersion Condenseur O.N. ...

Hi everyone, Thanks for your replies and advices. 75RR, In my opinion all three of the microscopes you have linked to are above their price level. I suggest you look at sold prices (they appear in green) for the microscopes you are interested in by accessing the advanced search feature on ebay. That...

Hi everyone, After a few days, I struggled to find good offers on different websites, especially for trinoculars. A few caught my eyes, so I'll post them one per one. What do you think about this Nikon Alphaphot 2 ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-Alphaphot-2-YS2-H-Microscope-Phase-contrast-dark-fiel...

Thanks Mike,

Merry Christmas, and a really funny picture you posted. I don't know about Queckett Microscopes.

Glycolyse

Hi everyone,

Thanks for you replies. I take every advice into consideration.

I am currently looking for good offers on different websites (Ebay, and others quoted above). I will post another message when I will find something interesting.

Glycolyse

Hi everyone, As Hobbyst said, the microscope which photomicro found is for UK-buyer only. Decide on a budget and try to keep to it. Decide if you want to take photos (that effectively means a trinocular head) and whether you want to upgrade at some point and how far. I will be clear on my intentions...