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- 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: 226634
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 ...
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4825
Re: Pond Life Swimmer
And I've learned the swimming leaf is a Phacus.
So much to learn here.
So much to learn here.
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Fresh water diatoms
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8648
Re: Fresh water diatoms
Thank you very much for explaining your focus stack method.
Your photos are stunning!
Your photos are stunning!
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:15 am
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4825
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...
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4825
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:07 am
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4825
- 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: 226634
Re: Welcome to the new forum!
Oliver,
What are the steps to embed a YouTube video that previews in the post?
What are the steps to embed a YouTube video that previews in the post?
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Pond Life Swimmer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4825
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
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
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...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:52 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
That is creative, thanks!75RR wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:01 amMany microscopists reuse slides, some also reuse cover slips. You want them to drip dry afterwards: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2332
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
Thanks!
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
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?
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
Thanks Gerard!
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3795
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!
I think I’ll let the Oly go, and just focus on enjoying what I have.
20 Plan coming soon!
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:08 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3795
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,...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Should I get this Olympus BHC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3795
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...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:52 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Yes, the Ostracod looked exactly like this gif:
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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File ... 200520.gif
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Hi Charles!
Thanks for the ID’s !
Thanks for the ID’s !
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
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...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:33 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Thank you! I found the blue filter, and watched some of the Pippa videos. Lots to learn!
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
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...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
Thanks folks!
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:04 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
Thanks! Any suggestions on where to buy these things in the United States?
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
Thanks for the tips!
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:24 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
The seller called me back, he found some slides and cover slips and is mailing them to me.
- Sun May 31, 2020 11:07 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
Re: Starter wet slide kit?
That was helpful, thanks!
I need to order some slides, cover glass,and pipette.
I need to order some slides, cover glass,and pipette.
- Sun May 31, 2020 1:40 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Starter wet slide kit?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9903
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!
I’d like to start looking at pond life.
Suggestions would be appreciated!
- Sun May 31, 2020 1:33 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
Re: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
Yeah, I’m sure to adapt my mirror less cameras.
- Sat May 30, 2020 6:59 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Portsmouth Virginia!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5991
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...