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Hi, mine go back into the pond when I go for fresh samples. Not for any other reasons that it’s probably the safest place to dispose of them.

Hi, I’ve just bought one and had already downloaded Toup View. Using the USB lead, the camera was recognised immediately,I thought I had better install the program that came with the camera and it appears to be Toup View under another name.

Hi, does anyone using Toup view know how to specify another file where photos and videos can be sent as a default other than Toup View itself? Thanks. Paul.

Hi I’m having problems with taking photos through my microscope, I focus the image but when the photo is taken it’s out of focus, not by much but I don’t like the result. I use a either Nikon D300 or a D 7100. I’m wondering if rather than use the camera direct if using an HDMI lead to my PC would wo...

Hi Red-Green, I know it’s a while since your original post, but how did the kit turn out? I’m m seriously thinking of buying one and would appreciate your long term thoughts on it. Cheers.

Thank you Alexander.

Hi, does Phase Contrast need Kohler illumination and tungsten lighting or would LED illumination be ok? Thanks.

Hi , as Rheinberg is a derivative of dark field, does the size of the central stop matter as much? Ie do you need different sizes for each magnification. Thanks.

Hi, I recently bought a Swift Stellar 1, does anyone know where I can purchase an infinity 20x lens as I find this size far more use than the 100x oil immersion lens. Thanks in advance.