Beginner's Options In Central Europe
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:03 am
Hey guys and gals!
I'm pretty much completely new to all this;
I've been dreaming of getting a microscope for the past few years, but decided to stop dreaming.
Being a poor university student, in central Europe nevertheless, makes my options rather limited as far as I can tell.
I'd primarily be interested in imaging silicon (integrated circuits) once I get around to it, but I'd also like to use it to look at biological things.
Micro-biology is so much more interesting than macro-biology (someone might notice a trend at this point).
From what I've read I would need a metallurgical microscope for the former, and a uh...different kind for the latter?
Is it possible to get one that does both?
I've been looking at AmScope but they don't do Europe as far as I can see.
It seems they are manufactured in china, since the microscopes seem to be up on AliExpress.
I didn't see any specific prices provided. I guess I'd have to ask for a quote.
Specifically, I was looking at the 340B for 315$ on amazon and the 490T for 370$ (bundled with dark field stuff) - if I recall correctly - but for no specific reason.
I'd like to set the top of my budget at the equivalent of 400$,
however due to shipping costs and import/sales taxes, I find it likely that wont work.
If possible I'd like to get a trinocular model that can have all three optical paths going at the same time, and I would buy a camera for it at some point.
What can you fine folks recommend?
Edit:
I am scientifically and quantitatively inclined so being able to do measurements/experiments would be a plus.
Anything from biology to measuring optical aberration to doing chemistry on slides, etc.
I'm pretty much completely new to all this;
I've been dreaming of getting a microscope for the past few years, but decided to stop dreaming.
Being a poor university student, in central Europe nevertheless, makes my options rather limited as far as I can tell.
I'd primarily be interested in imaging silicon (integrated circuits) once I get around to it, but I'd also like to use it to look at biological things.
Micro-biology is so much more interesting than macro-biology (someone might notice a trend at this point).
From what I've read I would need a metallurgical microscope for the former, and a uh...different kind for the latter?
Is it possible to get one that does both?
I've been looking at AmScope but they don't do Europe as far as I can see.
It seems they are manufactured in china, since the microscopes seem to be up on AliExpress.
I didn't see any specific prices provided. I guess I'd have to ask for a quote.
Specifically, I was looking at the 340B for 315$ on amazon and the 490T for 370$ (bundled with dark field stuff) - if I recall correctly - but for no specific reason.
I'd like to set the top of my budget at the equivalent of 400$,
however due to shipping costs and import/sales taxes, I find it likely that wont work.
If possible I'd like to get a trinocular model that can have all three optical paths going at the same time, and I would buy a camera for it at some point.
What can you fine folks recommend?
Edit:
I am scientifically and quantitatively inclined so being able to do measurements/experiments would be a plus.
Anything from biology to measuring optical aberration to doing chemistry on slides, etc.