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by Scarodactyl
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Recommendation Camera for Zeiss Axiovert 25CFL with 1x Adapter
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Recommendation Camera for Zeiss Axiovert 25CFL with 1x Adapter

Typically 1x adapters are meant for 1" sensors. Maybe one of the options from risingcam would work. It is also possible to just permanently mount a dslr, sometimes at a lower cost.
by Scarodactyl
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: My problem with DIC PZO
Replies: 15
Views: 3077

Re: My problem with DIC PZO

Is the nikon objective known to be compatible with this system? Not every objective will work, it's actually unusual to have cross compatibility.
by Scarodactyl
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: My microscope
Topic: Does Anybody Recognize this Inverted 'Scope?
Replies: 33
Views: 5281

Re: Does Anybody Recognize this Inverted 'Scope?

That looks like a Union Optical logo. Weird
by Scarodactyl
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: AO Sterostar Prism
Replies: 25
Views: 1890

Re: AO Sterostar Prism

You might have delamination or oil on one of the lenses. What type of stereostar is it? To figure out where it is you can remove the ryepieces, shine a light through the bottom lenses and look through the eyeholes (careful not to shine the light directly into your eyes so you don't get dazzled).
by Scarodactyl
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: WTB: Olympus BH2-AN Analyser for DIC
Replies: 21
Views: 2422

Re: WTB: Olympus BH2-AN Analyser for DIC

woyjwjl wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:19 am
I admit it is difficult to make comparisons and draw conclusions, but coincidentally, I have both AH and BH2 DIC kits and have obtained test images of both. If anyone is interested, I can publish them.
I think that would be of great interest and worthy of its own thread. Please post!
by Scarodactyl
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Importing Items From Europe to US
Replies: 12
Views: 1606

Re: Importing Items From Europe to US

You just opined: ' not the sellers problem'...well then my sense is : why should I gamble with spending monies in a market where: 'sellers have no control/ no idea of final costs of items they market for sale? I think what you described were not customs fees, but add ons on the seller's end which s...
by Scarodactyl
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Curious Nikon PlanApo 40X objective
Replies: 2
Views: 477

Re: Curious Nikon PlanApo 40X objective

This isn't super unusual. It's typically meant to act as a finder objective for a 100x oil objective.
by Scarodactyl
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Importing Items From Europe to US
Replies: 12
Views: 1606

Re: Importing Items From Europe to US

It has never once been an issue for me. You might get some sort of customs bill via fedex or ups later on. Zero ssn involvement.
by Scarodactyl
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:11 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Lomo objective designations
Replies: 33
Views: 7645

Re: Lomo objective designations

Scoper wrote:
Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:55 pm
A related question…how “good” are Lomo objectives?

I am considering adding to my objective collection.

Thanks
The 3.7x is weirdly great for macro shootin'.
by Scarodactyl
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Leitz Plan 1.6X objective
Replies: 9
Views: 1374

Re: Leitz Plan 1.6X objective

That's usually a good way to sell it for the starting price if at all. Demand for these sorts of objectives is rare and occasional.
by Scarodactyl
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: NIKON PlanApo 100X/140 oil that is a PlanApo 60X/140 oil
Replies: 121
Views: 9830

Re: NIKON PlanApo 100X/140 oil that is a PlanApo 60X/140 oil

stjepo wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:51 am
Could I use Cyanoacrylate
No cyanacrylate near lenses, the vapors can fog them.
by Scarodactyl
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Yet another Japanese microscope company.
Replies: 4
Views: 503

Re: Yet another Japanese microscope company.

Good find! Alas, at least the stereos on their site are standard Chinese offerings. Then again even Meiji is selling some Chinese scopes now.
by Scarodactyl
Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:30 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: [found] WTB: coaxial illuminatot for Wild M420
Replies: 4
Views: 1318

Re: WTB: coaxial illuminatot for Wild M420

Depends if you mean the intermediate illuminator attachment or the illuminator built in to the m450
by Scarodactyl
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?
Replies: 10
Views: 1269

Re: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?

Report isn't working. Oliver is it possible to remove the ability to change text size and color, these spambots are the only ones using it.
by Scarodactyl
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: American Optical reflected DIC info?
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: American Optical reflected DIC info?

His more recent ones are mostly with his Zeiss but he did a ton on the AO too.
by Scarodactyl
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: American Optical reflected DIC info?
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: American Optical reflected DIC info?

User Microworldofgems has a complete set and has published some amazing pictures from it.
by Scarodactyl
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Where is Rafcamera?
Replies: 5
Views: 1010

Re: Where is Rafcamera?

That is very true about eBay--it's extremely expensive to sell there.
by Scarodactyl
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:05 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Leica M80 Plan Objective
Replies: 17
Views: 2034

Re: Leica M80 Plan Objective

Being located in Russia probably makes ecommerce difficult right now. Actually he lists his location as Belarus. Given the proximity to Russia etc it could impact delivery. Although that did not seem to be the case with me. From what I have heard they are made in Belarus but he is in Russia, which ...
by Scarodactyl
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: My microscope
Topic: It is worth it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1578

Re: It is worth it?

It depends what you're doing and how it's equipped. My E800 is absolutely amazing but I have to admit I don't use it that much since I rarely look at alides and haven't ended up starting.
by Scarodactyl
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:15 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Leica M80 Plan Objective
Replies: 17
Views: 2034

Re: Leica M80 Plan Objective

Being located in Russia probably makes ecommerce difficult right now.
by Scarodactyl
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Leica M80 Plan Objective
Replies: 17
Views: 2034

Re: Leica M80 Plan Objective

Within a system it may not vary as much, but typically when you move up to the higher tier of objectives (nikon HR, Leica 65mm series etc) working distances drop and resolutions increase since they need to handle higher max magnifications. The resolution on the 1x plan apo on my M10 knocks my socks ...
by Scarodactyl
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Leica M80 Plan Objective
Replies: 17
Views: 2034

Re: Leica M80 Plan Objective

Very nice! Those achromats are OK and all but the atep up in going to a good plan objective is pretty big.
by Scarodactyl
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Has anyone compared Chinese objectives to similar objectives from the Big Four?
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Re: Has anyone compared Chinese objectives to similar objectives from the Big Four?

Not nearly as relevant as Apo's, but I've done a few head to heads between Mitutoyo objectives and Chinese clones. Mitutoyo isn't one of the traditional big four but they're the big dog in their niche of long working distsnce metallurgical objectives (to the point Nikon has copied their standard for...
by Scarodactyl
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?
Replies: 10
Views: 1269

Re: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?

I think for something to qualify as a 'Zeiss knockoff' it would need to copy an optical system that Zeiss developed, not just be another company whiteboxing from the same optical pool. I guess some do attempt to look like the Primostar line which kind of counts though.
by Scarodactyl
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?
Replies: 10
Views: 1269

Re: What brand of traditional objectives do Chinese objectives mimic?

That's a Zeiss-branded Chinese Olympus knockoff though. It iwn't related to any of Zeiss's other in house systems.
by Scarodactyl
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Swift SW380B objective lenses problem
Replies: 9
Views: 1611

Re: Swift SW380B objective lenses problem

I bet your new one is a short barrel. I have one that looks identical which is this way, if so it wants to it a lot lower than your other objectives. Mine also performs very badly.
by Scarodactyl
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: How to select lighting? [SMZ-U]
Replies: 5
Views: 3102

Re: How to select lighting? [SMZ-U]

Yes, the working distance range is part of the spec, though chinese suppliers don't always provide that information.
A good alternstive is a dual gooseneck 100w halogen illuminator or modern LED equivalent. The poseable arms are nice for directing light where it's needed.
by Scarodactyl
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Brightfield cube in U-RFAA (Olympus), compatible with DICR?
Replies: 3
Views: 5870

Re: Brightfield cube in U-RFAA (Olympus), compatible with DICR?

But to follow up on the last point you'll likely get acceptable to good results with a wider variety of objectives than you'd expect.
by Scarodactyl
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Camera systems and imaging
Topic: Camera sensor size to see bigger F.O.V.
Replies: 10
Views: 11068

Re: Camera sensor size to see bigger F.O.V.

Mu purpose is seeing bigger field of view. For example when scanning 15mmx15mm area, I have to take 650 photos (0.75mm x 0.55 mm). If I see bigger area for example (like 0.85mm x 0.75mm) I need less image and as a result less time to scan a tissue Of course, but if you're stitching the edge/corner ...
by Scarodactyl
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:10 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: SMZ-U why multiple ports?
Replies: 3
Views: 6007

Re: SMZ-U why multiple ports?

Back in the day film type was a major consideration as well. Having two cameras would allow you to have multiple options on that front. Having access to the infinity image on the aide port allows for adapters using shorter or longer tube lenses rather than a tube lens plus a reducing or expanding le...