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by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: About the website, the magazine and this forum
Topic: Welcome to the new forum!
Replies: 34
Views: 166341

Re: Welcome to the new forum!

Forum Rules! Inserting Youtube videos Directly copy-pasting the youtube link into the edit box will not display the video (it will only show a link to the video, like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XROxpVE5rEg). This is for security reasons. If you want to embed a video, so that it actually ...
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
Replies: 7
Views: 4712

Re: Pond Life Swimmer

And I've learned the swimming leaf is a Phacus.

So much to learn here.
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Fresh water diatoms
Replies: 19
Views: 8344

Re: Fresh water diatoms

Thank you very much for explaining your focus stack method.

Your photos are stunning!
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
Replies: 7
Views: 4712

Re: Pond Life Swimmer

Great video! Could you please share some details about how you hooked up your GX8? Thanks! I used the adapter described in this video: Ju8rgeJr3bI He purchased this one, but it took a long time to arrive: https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32689242856.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&spm=a2g0s.9042...
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
Replies: 7
Views: 4712

Re: Pond Life Swimmer

micro wrote:
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:12 am
Put this in the middle of the YouTube things lPo0-yOHpe0
Thank you!

I fixed the original post.
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
Replies: 7
Views: 4712

Re: Pond Life Swimmer

micro wrote:
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:11 am
Gastrotrich
Thanks for the ID !
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:53 am
Forum: About the website, the magazine and this forum
Topic: Welcome to the new forum!
Replies: 34
Views: 166341

Re: Welcome to the new forum!

Oliver,

What are the steps to embed a YouTube video that previews in the post?
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
Replies: 7
Views: 4712

Pond Life Swimmer

Just got my Panasonic GX8 adapted to my AmScope T490B. Plan to adapt my Fuji x-H1 hoping the larger sensor will have less magnification. I have no idea what this swimming condom thing is, or the swimming leaf, but it is certainly exciting to find these things. https://youtu.be/lPo0-yOHpe0 lPo0-yOHpe0
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

how to separate slides that are stuck together The slides's glass attracts moisture. The moisture tends to react with the glass and leave a pitted surface. So it makes sense to check slides before using them for permanent preparations. Apparently this degradation only takes place in packs of slides...
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

75RR wrote:
Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:01 am
Many microscopists reuse slides, some also reuse cover slips. You want them to drip dry afterwards: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2332
That is creative, thanks!
by rmcnelly
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

Thanks!
by rmcnelly
Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

I have slides and covers now. Any suggestions of how to separate slides that are stuck together right out of the box?
by rmcnelly
Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

Thanks Gerard!
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
Replies: 7
Views: 3695

Re: Should I get this Olympus BHC?

I appreciate all the good info here.

I think I’ll let the Oly go, and just focus on enjoying what I have.

20 Plan coming soon!
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
Replies: 7
Views: 3695

Re: Should I get this Olympus BHC?

Thanks, My scope does not have the AmScope Plan Objectives but I’m considering ordering a 20 Plan as it would seem more useful to me than the 100. I’m sure the BHC used the short barrel objectives, and wouldn’t think a base model would have Plan objectives. It’s a local seller so no tax or shipping,...
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
Replies: 7
Views: 3695

Should I get this Olympus BHC?

Hello, I'm new to the hobby and just acquired a very lightly used AmScope T490B. I'm having fun with it but also stumbled across a listing for what appears to be an Olympus BHC for $40. The seller said it didn't light up, and they didn't know why. The scope looked complete in the photos, but very du...
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Yes, the Ostracod looked exactly like this gif:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File ... 200520.gif
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Hi Charles!

Thanks for the ID’s !
by rmcnelly
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:43 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Slides arrived and had my first view of pond life. These things were fast and had wicked appendages. I found this one dormant. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49965548827_f2796cfecb_o.jpg Pond life by Rick McNelly , on Flickr Other stuff... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49965548612_9fa591f...
by rmcnelly
Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Thank you! I found the blue filter, and watched some of the Pippa videos. Lots to learn! :-)
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Well the 3MP USB Microscope camera was better than expected. USB 2.0 transfer speed made focusing difficult. These shots of sample slides were not bad to start with. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49961797807_6303279e8f_o.jpg Female Mosquito 4x by Rick McNelly , on Flickr https://live.staticfli...
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

Thanks folks!
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

Thanks! Any suggestions on where to buy these things in the United States?
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:55 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

Thanks for the tips!
by rmcnelly
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

The seller called me back, he found some slides and cover slips and is mailing them to me.
by rmcnelly
Sun May 31, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Re: Starter wet slide kit?

That was helpful, thanks!

I need to order some slides, cover glass,and pipette.
by rmcnelly
Sun May 31, 2020 1:40 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 9635

Starter wet slide kit?

I just picked up a microscope from Craigslist and need to get a starter kit with slides, cover glass, eye dropper, etc.

I’d like to start looking at pond life.

Suggestions would be appreciated!
by rmcnelly
Sun May 31, 2020 1:33 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Yeah, I’m sure to adapt my mirror less cameras. :-)
by rmcnelly
Sat May 30, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Replies: 10
Views: 5829

Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!

Hello from Portsmouth Virginia! I’m an amateur photographer and dabble some in astronomy, and just became interested in the amazing world viewed through microscopes. I’m just watching YouTube videos and reading forum posts for now. With my background with photography I’m sure I’ll want to get a trin...