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Is there a way I can mount a Canon Powershot SI 5 that can occupy the field of view? The bulge on the lens seems to limit the range of the focal point. So any solutions?

I've read the articles on Micscape about this superb oblique variation. I would like to know if it is replicable without a Phase Telescope or field lens. Thanks in advance

I would like to know various sources that detail speciman preparation and developing various fixatives.
I would also like a beginner's guide on algae culturing

I would just like a general set of settings for the use of cameras like the Canon EOS Rebel so that I could achieve great image quality.

Upgrading to me at least.

For clarification I focus mainly in compound microscope work not to mention for me upgrading means just finding new parts to apply to my current scope (Omax M82ES) like objectives and different condensers and the like.

I have 3 main questions I would like to get out my head. The first i one is what a good budget friendly approach to upgrade a microscope. The second is more clarification on Huygenian eyepieces and their effects on image quality. Finally I would want to know if the mounting size of an eyepiece of by...

What do you think is the best brand in the terms of buying cheap affordable microscope and microscope related items in the terms of quality and price? Who do you think is more obsolete than other companies.

It's really funny apochronaut the link you mentioned was also the link I was going to put up. Unfortunately after my parents spended on a digital piano I doubt that they will be compliant to buy me the upgrades regardless though thank you

Well that sucks, I was hoping that I can find some cheap Plan Achromats

Interesting, what makes it fishy and what is the appropriate price for Plan Achromats?

So I was looking at Home Science Tool's Microscope Accessory page and found a set of Plan Achromats
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/lab-mi ... achromatic I know that it is DIN standard but just to be safe does it work with the Omax M82ES

I have a set of Amscope microscope slides. 200 pieces in fact, but most of the specimens are very subpar. Sectioned slices are mostly stained in pink and plant structures are very bland.
So what sites do people buy prepared slides and can ship to Canada.

Does Martin Microscopes ship to Canada

I would like to know links in which I can buy the high quality microscopes. An example is Leica,as much as I want one I couldn't find any sites to buy it from. I would like reccomendations for sites that sell the Big 4

How is the instrument limited in terms of accessories?

I'd like to know the thoughts for those who have or worked with this instrument. Its accessories and where to buy it at an affordable Canadian price. Here is the link to the one I found for sale:http://microscopecentral.com/products/accu-scope-3000-led?variant=7718300033 I would like suggestions for...

cases where specimen detail is so fine that the zeroth order undiffracted and first order diffracted sideband light are separated by a distance equal to the diameter of the objective aperture, the resolving power is twice as high as observed for axial transmitted illumination I have a question regar...

Thanks now i did my calculations and
2(0.65)
---------
(600nm)
Equals to 0.00216666666
I know I'm wrong because the resolution limit is 0.250
So any help.
And thanks for replying

So I was trying to learn the physics of oblique illumintation so what is this illuminating wavelength and how do I find its value

Thanks for the tips but I'm using an LED and I was just looking for some different designs in general

So after reading certain sites and making filters I would like to have new designs.
These are my current designs:

Thanks for your kind words

After preparing a permanent slide of Spirogyra I took some pictures. While its not as good as 75RR's, gekko's, QCC's, and other photomicrographers I did use only a 5MP Phone camera.

What are the specific preparations for Spirogyra to be optimally mounted in Nail Polish Mountant
Thanks for replying.

Hey guys I'm MicroMan from the old forum.
I use the Omax M82ES microscope
And mobile phone as my photographic device.