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by billbillt
Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

No, hyperbole fits this thread.. Hyperbole: "exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally".. This person asked for a simple choice of #1 or #2.. Not a lengthy and boring paper on the Chinese microscope industry.. It appears that the defect has chased another one away before they ...
by billbillt
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Dark-field white sugar
Replies: 14
Views: 12333

Re: Dark-field white sugar

Hi George,

I hope you will continue to make updates on this very interesting subject...

BillT
by billbillt
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

PeteM wrote:Agreed, Bill. That's one of the positives, hopefully, for this forum.
It is a shame he will be covered up with hyperbole before he can even start... A common defect in this forum...

BillT
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:13 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

Pete,

It is a shame this person does not have someone close to him to get help from... We don't even know where he lives...

Bill T
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

Hi Pete, Maybe Prime could put the film in and leave it?... I certainly agree there might be much better stands out there.. I was going to suggest that he look at AmScope ... They have a line up of various models and pricing.. I just don't feel that a new person MUST have an expensive stand to start...
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Dark-field white sugar
Replies: 14
Views: 12333

Re: Dark-field white sugar

Sounds like you have chosen a rather difficult project.. Looks like it will require a large amount of samples to assay... Good luck!.. I would be interested in seeing more of your photos from time to time..

Regards,
BillT
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

When you have enough posts to be able to PM, I will contact you then, if you haven't been discouraged and left...


Regards,
BillT
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Replies: 38
Views: 18457

Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?

If I had to choose, it would be the second one.. You are probably going to get some posts that say neither one is good because it is not a $3000 "big four" and it is made in China.... Either one should be adequate for hobby use..

The Best,
BillT
by billbillt
Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Dark-field white sugar
Replies: 14
Views: 12333

Re: Dark-field white sugar

Your photos are just getting better and better.. You have my full attention now!... What archaeological assemblages are you looking for?... Very interesting subject, to me anyway....


The Best,
BillT.
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Dark-field white sugar
Replies: 14
Views: 12333

Re: Dark-field white sugar

Welcome back.....Looks good to me... I have always been partial to dark field.. Keep up the good work...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

Have you tried a zip program to compress it?..
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

"If the company that sold the DVD doesn't exist any more, then there's no issue for sure, right?".. That is the way I would see it... If there is any complaints from anyone, you can just delete it.. No harm done..
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

You downloaded it from somewhere, was my point about a link... Maybe you can email the forum owner Oliver Kim and ask about it...
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

Can you post link to where it is located?..
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

Put it right here, right where we are...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Resources (online, books etc.)
Topic: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975
Replies: 13
Views: 9793

Re: Wild Heerbrugg microscope price list from 1975

Hi,
I am sure some folks here would love it...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
Replies: 72
Views: 55195

Re: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview

"The design and engineering would still be centered at the home office." This does not determine the quality of the finished product.. I know you are in anguish over your pet brands being Chinese made, but it is true.. Get used to it.. No amount of babble and techno babble will change it.. Write a l...
by billbillt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
Replies: 72
Views: 55195

Re: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview

Thanks for posting all of this.. It was noted a few years ago that the so called "big four" had moved production to China.... Old die hards don't like to hear it... https://microscopetalk.wordpress.com/microscopes/nikon-zeiss-leica-and-nikon-microscope-oem-production-in-china/ This is common practic...
by billbillt
Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Old But Not Irrelevant
Replies: 7
Views: 9779

Re: Old But Not Irrelevant

Hi norm,

Congrats on you new/old microscope... She is a fine looking machine..

Regards,
BillT
by billbillt
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Leitz Laborlux S and phaco objectives, no way of fine focusing. Help...
Replies: 37
Views: 14376

Re: Leitz Laborlux S and phaco objectives, no way of fine focusing. Help...

Hi Annoluce, You are discovering what a lot of folks have found out.. Chinese optics and stands are of good quality... There are a few hard headed people that think that they are no good... These folks have no idea what they are talking about.. For hobby use, a Chinese stand is a good choice.. A lot...
by billbillt
Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Product advise
Replies: 48
Views: 20415

Re: Product advise

I have decided to do it easy for myself and have bought a new microscope to start with. I was easier for me to buy something that i could find all information about and that was quite cheap. So can i use this while i learn more about microscopy. I bought this microscope: https://www.ebay.com/itm/OM...
by billbillt
Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: bubbles
Replies: 2
Views: 2874

Re: bubbles

Excellent video.. Thanks for sharing!...

BillT
by billbillt
Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: From galaxies to protists
Replies: 8
Views: 7482

Re: From galaxies to protists

Welcome, Max...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Rotifer from Hamburg Alster - Brachionus calyciflorus?
Replies: 5
Views: 3772

Re: Rotifer from Hamburg Alster

That is very good...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Fire Ant
Replies: 6
Views: 4844

Re: Fire Ant

A vicious breed...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Quadraphinia
Replies: 1
Views: 3959

Re: Quadraphinia

Very nice!!...

BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello From Northern, VA, USA
Replies: 6
Views: 4957

Re: Hello From Northern, VA, USA

Hi Norm,

WELCOME!... Purchase whichever stand fits your needs.. Do your research and select one that suits YOU...

Regards,
BillT
by billbillt
Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: Latest Slides - Solomon's Seals
Replies: 10
Views: 6579

Re: Latest Slides - Solomon's Seals

Hi John B.,

An adventure it certainly is... Thanks for the updates... looking forward to more installments!...

The Best,
BillT