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I've seen several videos on making a DF filter. I'll probably experiment with making my own first to see how it looks with different configurations. When you say I'll need a slider for the top, are you referring to the slot on the right hand side of the body just below the eyepieces? (Posted an imag...

I've watched several YouTube videos on how to clean the various scope parts and wound up finding this camera cleaning kit on Amazon which seems like it would suit microscopes as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HN9LS5P/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2NCUT8D0XKKQ2&th=1 . Anything I should be c...

Pete — I haven't taken the condenser all the way out yet, but the lens is the slide-out version with the lever as you mentioned. I'm looking at adding some polarization and darkfield filters. I watched MicrobeHunter's video on using linear polarizing filter paper for polarization as well as his othe...

It does look like the lens slides along a track. I can take the condenser off and get some better pictures if that would help. I'm trying to be extra careful my first time taking things apart so that I don't unscrew the wrong thing and have the stage fall down and crack the field diaphragm or someth...

The images should load for you now Pete. I currently. have a 2.5x N-Plan objective equipped and I'm getting good clear results with it. Does that mean my condenser lens is only good for lower magnifications currently? I notice in most cases 2.5x, 5x, and 10x provide the only real usable images witho...

I was wondering if someone could help me identify some hardware parts and their functions so I can get a better understanding of what I'm working with and identify potential upgrade paths to pursue. As I mentioned in another post, the images in the Leica DLM* manual are really blurry so I'm not enti...

Interesting writeup Pete. I know you touched on some of these points in your brands PDF—which by the way was a huge help. It's still odd to me that there isn't even one reference to the DMLB model anywhere on the official Leica website. I agree with you about the move to electronic automation being ...

If you haven't already heard in my other recent post, I wound up buying a used Leica DMLB on eBay for my first microscope. It arrived yesterday and I've been having a blast as I learn my way around the scope. I noticed however, that the product documentation and other online instructional content fo...

Congrats. Definitely an improvement. The Diagnostic Instruments photo tube alone is worth a bundle. Thank you from my wallet and I! Couldn't have done it without y'all. Now I just have to hope there aren't any unexpected problems when it arrives. The seller seems reputable, and the description seem...

I made a decision and went with this used Leica DMLB on ebay: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vdQAAOSwl5hfsu~u/s-l1600.jpg Total after shipping and tax came out to around $2100 and it includes all of the following: Leica DMLB100T Type 020-519.511 Trinocular Microscope Leica 12V 100W Lamphouse Leica T...

Big 4? Why necessarily big 4?. You are looking for a 4 planachro objective BF binocular microscope with standard illumination. You're not deluded into thinking that at 2500.00 for such an equipped microscope that it is an investment are you? Actually, I have probably posted more about the poor manu...

Great feedback! I'll definitely take all of this into account and look into the other brands/models you suggested. It's tough to find the right starting point in terms of the price to feature/brand balance when you have no reference point—having a few options to consider is a huge help. Hoping somet...

The illumination is "Built-in transmitted Koehler illumination6V 30W halogen bulb (pre-centered) 6V30WHAL (PHILIPS 5761)" according to the BX41 manual. So for something with Kohler illumination, infinity objectives, the ability to swap out for a darkfield condenser down the road, and a camera tube w...

Thank you for the detailed response. I can't imagine phase contrast is anything I'll need or want anytime soon. I am definitely interested in pursuing darkfield, but am not in a huge rush—I'm fine working with brightfield for a while to get my feet wet. I'm leaning towards the Olympus for the availa...

I'm dumb. I typed CX41, but it's actually a BX41. I'll update the original post haha.

No, it's not from a dealer. It would be a private sale.

Hey everyone. I'm just starting my microscopy journey and have been doing a fair amount of research on microscopes and what to look for when buying. I'm seeking feedback from you more experienced users on my thought process so far. My microscopy requirements are pretty simple for now. I'm interested...