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by Darren
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: My Digital Scope modded slightly
Replies: 0
Views: 1183

My Digital Scope modded slightly

Hi all, Here's my microscopy setup, an SW380T, don't need to say or show anything about that, as there is plenty of information on here and Oliver did a good video on it. My other scope is a digital... as seen here <img> https://www.dropbox.com/s/k92h9a8vmlc2svh/20210225_090815.jpg?dl=0 </img> Just ...
by Darren
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome
Replies: 13
Views: 5168

Re: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome

The microtome: Cheap as it is one would expect chewing gum automat toy qualtity. But no, for the money it is actually very good. Typically products are let down by single drawbacks, especially cheap products. The hand microtome really is not great, but it doesn't have any really weak points and is ...
by Darren
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Home-made microscope adaptations
Topic: Have 3d printer, will print.
Replies: 36
Views: 14798

Re: Have 3d printer, will print.

Hey all. I have a 3d printer and I've run out of things to make. If anyone needs something done up, I'm game to give it a go. Hi there, What location of the world are you in? New on here, not sure if that info is already available. But I'm after a set of the darkfield patch stops for an SW380T :) I...
by Darren
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: A quick birth of a microbe
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: A quick birth of a microbe

That makes me go "wow!" Thank you. I had the same feeling when I saw that happen! I was wow already when I was watching it earlier for an hour it had tentacles that lanced the 'prey' then on a higher magnification you could actually see 'stuff' going down the inside of these tentacles draining the ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Blood help identifying cells
Replies: 8
Views: 2791

Re: Blood help identifying cells

hello, i didnt get to see the image but i assume it was simply the blood cells drying out. I often observe this while looking at blood samples, the same phenomenon happens when the cells are in a hypertonic solution. If you are diabetic, cells often look like this when your blood sugar is high. It ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome
Replies: 13
Views: 5168

Re: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome

Thanks for the replies. Appreciate the advice given. Now to find an expensive repair job the wife has been waiting for me to fix..... "Hmm, if only I could print the part, now wouldn't that be good, could save hundreds..." See how it goes; finger crossed Unfortunately not sure of anyone I know with ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: A quick birth of a microbe
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

A quick birth of a microbe

Hi all, Not sure what this is but had the camera going. Just swapped out the filters to try different effect. Had been watching and videoing for about an hour, seen it suck dry a few ciliates(?) then this happened... youtube:<img> https://youtu.be/jLZcmSsUJuY </img> dropbox:<img>https://www.dropbox....
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome
Replies: 13
Views: 5168

Re: DF patch stops, polarizing filters for Swift380T + microtome

Very nice. On my wish list next. A 3d printer. Although the missus wouldn't accept the fact I need one. bah. Thanks for linking the polarized ebay link. I'll be sure to get them. Will have a scout around for darkfield patches later tonight. See how much they'll set me back. But yeah, that link of th...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Blood help identifying cells
Replies: 8
Views: 2791

Re: Do I need medical attention -My Blood help

Forum rules: http://www.microbehunter.com/microscopy-forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=4193#p38211 9. No medical advice should be given and posters should not ask for medical advice Hi Viktor, Thank you for pointing this out to me. Maybe I titled it incorrectly, was implying a bit of humour in the title. ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi from Morecambe
Replies: 5
Views: 2998

Re: Hi from Morecambe

Just to add a welcome from someone else here in the UK. White Rose, not Red Rose.... Many years ago, there used to be an amazing 'shop' in Morecambe, near the front somewhere, that was rammed with scientific stuff, including many microscopes. Long since gone, but the image came back to me as I read...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Blood help identifying cells
Replies: 8
Views: 2791

Re: Do I need medical attention -My Blood help

Forum rules: http://www.microbehunter.com/microscopy-forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=4193#p38211 9. No medical advice should be given and posters should not ask for medical advice Hi Viktor, Thank you for pointing this out to me. Maybe I titled it incorrectly, was implying a bit of humour in the title. ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Blood help identifying cells
Replies: 8
Views: 2791

Blood help identifying cells

Hi, New here, but thought, 'why not' might as well have a go at making a formal post and ask a question. So, anyone have any idea as to why the blood looks like it does in this short video...(shortish) Not sure why it looks like it does, any help identifying what the cells are would be appreciated. ...
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:10 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi from Morecambe
Replies: 5
Views: 2998

Re: Hi from Morecambe

Hi Ricky,

I have just registered and introduced myself then noticed your post here.

I was born in Morecambe a long time ago it has to be said. Lived there for my first 9 fabulous years of life!

So Hello from me, how's life there these days!

Darren
by Darren
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

Hello World

Hi All, Just registered and thought I would say hello. After watching a ton of tube videos on microscopy, and many of the video's here I went ahead and purchased a Swift 380B. + 5mp camera Sent it back after a week and got the 380T - they were happy to change the scope. and sent back the 5mp eyepiec...