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What is your microscopy history? What are your interests? What equipment do you use?
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Melifluonze
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Hi Everyone!

#1 Post by Melifluonze » Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:05 pm

Hi everyone! My name is Gordon, and I'm from the upstate New York area.

I'm a newbie to this, somewhat. I did the whole pond water thing back in 5th grade... (Rotifers were my favorite)

I'm interested in taking cool pictures and going back there again, as well as using a microscope for other hobbies that I have.

I'm jumping in deep by attempting to build up an Olympus Vanox AH-3 series scope from a bunch of surplus ones. What I'd like to do is get to the point where I can use the scope in all modes. I'm still learning the differences and I chose this scope for most likely not the best reasons...

At any rate, the budget is broken already, but I'm not giving up! Especially after seeing a Vanox all set up on someone's bench in this forum!

Be gentle! :shock:

- Melifluonze

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#2 Post by Johann » Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:37 pm

Welcome Gordon - looking forward to see your Olympus up and running!
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#3 Post by JimT » Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:44 pm

Welcome Gordon from another Upstate NY member.

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#4 Post by charlie g » Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:40 pm

Welcome Gordon, glad your back with microscopy! I have both a binoc cmpd stand and A/O stereo stand for sale if your hobby needs these. I'm finger lakes/NY, with fond memories of Buffalo school days and chicken wings and beer! charlie guevara

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#5 Post by zzffnn » Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:58 pm

Welcome to the forum, Gordon. Sorry I cannot help with your Olympus Vanox questions, as I have mostly Nikons. But best of luck on your adventures. I have seen some Vanox DIC parts before.

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#6 Post by Crater Eddie » Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:36 pm

Welcome to the forum!
Wife and I spent a week or so in West Chazy and other points north many years ago, beautiful country!
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#7 Post by Melifluonze » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:42 pm

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

- Gordon

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