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Can someone explain the difference between the Olympus U-PCD, CX-PCD and CX-PCD2 phase contrast condensers? I want to buy the right one the first time.

Found some on eBay from China. Thanks all!

Upgraded to an Olympus CX-41RF, with photo tube and 5th objective. Looking to further upgrade to Phase Contrast. Looking for help in that regard.

Where would I get the "caps" to cover the holes for "missing" Olympus objectives? I'm not sure what they are even called.

I recently upgraded from an Olympus CX-31 to the CX-41 to get the trinocular head--also like the 5th objective option. What are the "parts" called that I need to do photography? I understand the U-SPT (Straight Photo tube) goes first, not sure what comes next.

I recently purchased an Olympus CX-41 microscope and I am interested in upgrading to to do phase contrast. I'm looking into the CX-PCD Phase contrast condenser, so my question is what objectives do I need to purchase? Obviously there are none at present.