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by WaterGoblin
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Is there a "best" adapter?
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

Is there a "best" adapter?

I was planning on attaching a Nikon D600 DSLR camera to my trinocular Nikon Optiphot, but I see there are lot of different adapters and ways to attach a camera. Is there a "best one"? is there any difference between the available options apart from cost and appearence? And what would you recommend I...
by WaterGoblin
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: issues w/ Nikon trinocular eyepiece tube " F " (trinocular head)
Replies: 5
Views: 17516

Re: issues w/ Nikon trinocular eyepiece tube " F " (trinocular head)

basically, no light passes trough the top viewport of my trinocular head
by WaterGoblin
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: issues w/ Nikon trinocular eyepiece tube " F " (trinocular head)
Replies: 5
Views: 17516

issues w/ Nikon trinocular eyepiece tube " F " (trinocular head)

The top viewport on my trinocular head doesn't work. Unlike most heads, this one doesn't have a slider, I looked it up and the manual (https://neurophysics.ucsd.edu/Manuals/Nikon/Nikon%20Biological%20Microscope%20Labophot%20Y-R%20Stand%20Instructions.pdf) says this: When using the trinocular eyepiec...
by WaterGoblin
Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Connected a 110V microscope to 230V
Replies: 6
Views: 2552

Connected a 110V microscope to 230V

A transformer arrived (input 220V) (output1: 110V) (output2: 230V) I connected a power extender and connected my microscope to it (Nikon Optiphot) but didn't realize it was the wrong output (230V instead of 110V). It turned on for maybe 1 or 2 seconds and then it turned off. I realized the mistake, ...
by WaterGoblin
Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Nikon Optiphot stage questions.
Replies: 1
Views: 1047

Nikon Optiphot stage questions.

I have a left handed stage, instead of buying a right handed one for 80 euro on eBay, is it possible to simply change move the stage X and Y controls to the opposite side?
Has anyone done it?
by WaterGoblin
Thu May 25, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: PZO MPI-3 polarizer not rotating
Replies: 1
Views: 1492

PZO MPI-3 polarizer not rotating

On my PZO MPI-3 interference head, the gray wheel to rotate the polarizer seems to be stuck, I also tried to look at my monitor through it and rotate the entire thing and unlike with regular polarizers nothing changes. I don't think that the person who sold it to me disassembled it and took out the ...
by WaterGoblin
Tue May 23, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: KPI2 and MPI3 Compatible chassis
Replies: 0
Views: 372

KPI2 and MPI3 Compatible chassis

My PZO DIC parts finally arrived (KIP2 and MPI3) As expected, they are incompatible with the Amscope microscope I have, so I guess it's time for a microscope upgrade. The head of the PZO Biolar (the microscope designed to be used with these parts) has a slightly different tube length than most micro...
by WaterGoblin
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Polyvar questions
Replies: 3
Views: 631

Polyvar questions

I found this: https://www.olx.ua/d/obyavlenie/mkrosko ... derIndex=3

I know it has a DIC prism over the objectives that can be used for reflected light, but I have no idea about the condenser, does it have dic prism?
by WaterGoblin
Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Buying a PZO DIC kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2117

Re: Buying a PZO DIC kit.

As far as I understand, the condenser (KPI2) is supposed to have a few DIC prisms, which you rotate depending on the magnification you are usuing.
by WaterGoblin
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Buying a PZO DIC kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2117

Re: Buying a PZO DIC kit.

I'm a bit confused, the description says the codenser is a KPI2, but KIP2 is DIC. On the photos it looks like a K3Ph Phase condenser: (https://www.avito.ru/moskva/fototehnika ... ion=621540)
by WaterGoblin
Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Buying a PZO DIC kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2117

Re: Buying a PZO DIC kit.

Hey, I just checked, it does have the polarizer. Look up left on the first photo. It's this part: https://www.avito.ru/moskva/fototehnika ... 2441642162
by WaterGoblin
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Buying a PZO DIC kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2117

Buying a PZO DIC kit.

I'm planning to buy this pzo DIC kit soon. https://m.avito.ru/moskva/fototehnika/polnyy_nabor_pzo_dic_mpi5_2739739973?context=H4sIAAAAAAAA_xTKUQ7CIAwA0Lv0BFDKit1hTMdWTXD6gcmwxrub_b2Pp4Ly7RIFBsxdUhTg4J61LWNxbE9zfgW-o3_249gfLZ0tC4xrv71PUxCYdMNCBc0m5HSpiSNSVqy0rkYplE2Ni1WYf_8AAAD__2YQYihxAAAA I wanted ...
by WaterGoblin
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Identification help
Topic: What is this marine ciliate?
Replies: 1
Views: 870

What is this marine ciliate?

https://youtu.be/dp-GhV7k_zc

Footage is a bit blurry/out of focus as I wasn´t using a coverslip.
by WaterGoblin
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

The polyvar basically says that it's in good condition, comes like in the photo and that everything works, I'll contact the seller later to ask some questions. Also, about the PZO DIC. 21 hours ago this was listed: https://www.avito.ru/moskva/fototehnika/nabor_pzo_dic_mpi5_2739739973?slocation=66229...
by WaterGoblin
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Polyvar DIC
Replies: 9
Views: 3369

Polyvar DIC

Hello, I saw a video of a Polyvar being used for epi-dic, but I was wondering, can it be used for transmitted light DIC? does it have DIC prisms in the condenser or does it just have 1 nomarski prism over the objectives (https://www.olx.ua/d/uk/obyavlenie/mkroskop-polyvar-reichert-jung-IDP98ww.html?...
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

Do you think it would be better to try to find all the parts and build a PZO DIC system or buy this: https://www.olx.ua/d/uk/obyavlenie/mkro ... derIndex=0 and try to find a condenser prism for it?
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

I was wondering if it would be a good idea to copy the same objectives this person used: https://www.microbehunter.com/microscop ... php?t=2867
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

The issue with PLAN CFN is that I can't find them for a normal price, every objective I see is (apart from the 100x) is 150euro+
I found some other nikon objectives for a normal price.
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

So I should get a set of NIKON PLAN CFN objectives?
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

I am trying to figure out what objectives would be compatble as I would like to replace the default objectives with PLAN or maybe PLAN APO objectives. I know they need to be 160mm but for example How do I know if this objective is compatible https://www.ebay.es/itm/304778942427 ? I know that it fits...
by WaterGoblin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

Re: PZO DIC

It´s 2 links. Microscope + objectives + eyepieces:https://www.avito.ru/sankt-peterburg/fototehnika/mikroskop_pzo_polsha_2325086744 DIC SET (it`s marked as "25K roubles" but the description says has prices for every part) : https://www.avito.ru/sankt-peterburg/fototehnika/obektivy_i_okulyary_dlya_mik...
by WaterGoblin
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PZO DIC
Replies: 20
Views: 6348

PZO DIC

I am currently planning to buy a PZO biolar with DIC and I have a few questions. -First of all is it worth it for 695€? -how do I know if an objective is compatible with it? I know that It has to be 160mm, but is every 160mm objective compatible? does it NEED to have the ¨DIC¨ label on it? Could som...
by WaterGoblin
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: I'm gonna buy a PZO DIC set, I need help.
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Re: I'm gonna buy a PZO DIC set, I need help.

The first listing I found looked like a scam, I found this one instead: https://www.olx.ua/d/uk/obyavlenie/pzo-biolar-dic-mikroskop-IDP6lA1.html?isPreviewActive=1&sliderIndex=7 It has the same components as the first listing except it actually comes with a microscope. You mentioned there can be 5 di...
by WaterGoblin
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: I'm gonna buy a PZO DIC set, I need help.
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

I'm gonna buy a PZO DIC set, I need help.

Hello, I am planning to buy a PZO DIC set. (KPI2 condenser, KPI2, and it comes with the nosepiece turret and basic objectives) I found a post and video of how it's possible to install those DIC parts on an Olympus Bh2 so that's porbably what I'm gonna do. Right now I'm trying to choose what objectiv...