I am new to the forum, and I guess I'm a beginner with my microscope as well! I use a Nikon Optiphot that I bought used for the right price. I had to modify it slightly so I would be able to look at biological stuff, but it's just perfect now! I don't have a camera attachment though, so I have gotten pretty skilled at using my phone as a camera. I'm hoping to get a real camera for it eventually. I'm kind of teaching myself as I go about how to use a microscope, so I will probably have lots of questions (sorry in advance).
I became interested in microscopy from studying biology in college.
I guess that's pretty much it!
Hello!
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Hi hyla, welcome.
Looking forward to seeing photos of your Nikon Optiphot in the My Microscope section.
Looking forward to seeing photos of your Nikon Optiphot in the My Microscope section.
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Re: Hello!
Welcome, hyla! I second 75RR's request for a picture of your microscope. If I may ask, in what way did you have to modify it (I also use an Optiphot)?
Re: Hello!
Welcome to the group. Good place to learn. JimT
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I had to make modifications to the base mostly. Basically I had to get a new base because when I bought it, it did not have a base light or condenser that is necessary to look at biological things. I found a base used that had a base light, reassembled everything together, and luckily it worked out! I'll try to post pictures of it!