Hello,
I have for sale a BH (not BH-2) DIC Set with condenser and intermediate analyser tube (with DIC slider) for sale. I mistakenly bought it for my BH-2 and it does not fit (both intermediate tube and condenser). So I bought it for 1400 dollars but then had to pay 262 Euros more in customs. So I am asking 1900 Eur, but will accept 1500 or so:
https://www.ebay.at/itm/133313576156?ss ... 1555.l2649
I also have an MTV-3 photo tube, asking 150 Euro, but will accept 90:
https://www.ebay.at/itm/133313604293?ss ... 1555.l2649
Clearly the selling point here is that these items are shipping from Austria where there are less microbehunters but also much less equipment, and as I learned, if you buy from overseas you pay some 18% in customs....
Olympus BH DIC(NIC) Set for Sale...
Re: Olympus BH DIC(NIC) Set for Sale...
Far as I know, the BH series DIC intermediate and slider should fit a BH-2. The dovetails are the same. It might have a slightly smaller field.
And it's likely possible to add a bottom dovetail attachment for the DIC condenser to fit a BH2 mount. The polarizer function might have to move down to the field lens. Could also be a dovetail could be mounted right below the existing polarizer and be strong enough to support the condenser.
Point being, using what you've already paid for might be your most economical way forward -- and also provide a chance to better learn?
And it's likely possible to add a bottom dovetail attachment for the DIC condenser to fit a BH2 mount. The polarizer function might have to move down to the field lens. Could also be a dovetail could be mounted right below the existing polarizer and be strong enough to support the condenser.
Point being, using what you've already paid for might be your most economical way forward -- and also provide a chance to better learn?
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Re: Olympus BH DIC(NIC) Set for Sale...
Rlight... so actually the BH DIC parts (both intermediate tube analyser and condenser) do not fit the BH-2 BHS microscope. I was getting excited to buy a BH microscope and try out the parts. But they just sold. So I will keep focusing on my BH-2.
Re: Olympus BH DIC(NIC) Set for Sale...
Thomas, Microbe Hunter Forum member carlh6902 is an expert on the optics and mechanics of the BH-2 series. He wrote the books.
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Re: Olympus BH DIC(NIC) Set for Sale...
Thanks. Weird story, I have an amazing dic set on my bh2 BHS. Intermediate Tube from dealmaker.com and UCD from another dealèr... But the guy that bought the BH set from me for cheap, was not happy at all. He said the lenses were smugy and something else was not right.... so sad. Maybe he is not used to old microscope set up work....