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by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Re: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

Microscopes com Aunet Pty Ltd 20 Pomelaa Way Clarkson WA, 6030 Don't know what your budget is but there is this one ,Nikon Eclipse E-100 Trinocular Microscope, on their website, which has options for phase contrast. I know Australia is a very large country, a three day train ride from east to west ...
by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Re: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

. Not sure if it is still available but if so it is certainly much more expandable than either of the two microscopes you linked to. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/collaroy/miscellaneous-goods/microscope-zeiss-germany/1263697807 Does not have phase as configured, but it is available among the very...
by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
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Replies: 4
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by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Re: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

As far as I can see there are no Bresser dealers in Australia. :cry: Also dark-field microscopy is not a difficult or expensive technique, just the addition of dark-field stops under the condenser. The stops can be made by hand with a felt tip pen and some clear plastic. Better of course with the a...
by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Re: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

...I'm particularly interested in photomicrography at this stage, photographing biological specimens and starting with brightfield and phase contrast, and eventually moving on to more advanced techniques.]). The supplier advised that the Phase Contrast PLAN objectives can be used for brightfield as...
by VanessaAngelina
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Re: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

@Microworld Steve -- Thanks for your reply and for the suggestion but the Amazon link says that scope is currently unavailable. I also want to buy something local because of the warranty and ease of shipping it if I need it looked at. @PeteM -- Thanks for your reply. I would like to do darkfield ev...
by VanessaAngelina
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?
Replies: 16
Views: 6300

Two Microscopes: Which one to buy?

Hi everyone, After doing lots of research to help me decide on my first microscope, I have finally narrowed down my options to two microscopes. I am not sure which one to get and was wondering if someone can give me some advice, please. For background, I am only just starting out with microscopy. Af...