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] That is a heat proof lens, subject to considerable expansion and therefore mounted loosely. Hence the spring retainer and easy rotation. A secure mount would likely crack the lens pretty quickly. Ahhhh, makes sense, thank you Phil. Have you noticed that the stages and condenser carriers varied th...

Looking to see if anyone has taken out the convex lens in the lamp housing. Theres a large spring that sits behind it (not sure why). The lens are held in place by a groove , however they can be carefully rotated along one of the axis ( convex facing out) and cleaned that way, although not the most ...

Michael G. So yes, my plan is to use a set of filters in between the analyzer and polarizer ( linear polarizer) . Light source Polarizer 1/4 plate 1/2 plate Full plate Condenser Specimen Objectives Analyzer Eyepieces.. In that order, the Diastar filter wheel allows me to permanently mount those filt...

Im interested in putting together a (Lyot*?) filter, that is with 1/4 , 1/2 and full plate. They'll have to rotate of course, I just dont know how to go about tackling this project, and was wondering of anyone else had utilized one or owns one.
Many thanks
Adrian.

Indulge me for second....but. Is there an adapter from the Reichert Ik fat barrel objectives onto an rms thread? Like there is for M25 https://www.ebay.com/itm/M25-to-RMS-Thread-Adapter-Microscope-Objective-Adapter-Ring-for-Leica-Nikon-Olym-/273888523247?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l624...

Have lab microscopes become that much lighter in weight since the 80s? I think the tables have always tended toward the massive, not just to bear the weight but also to dampen vibration. Speaking from almost no experience whatsoever... I have notice the integration of what looks to be composites an...

Scarodactyl wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:21 pm

Thr Nikon e800 came with threaded rods you could bolt on so two people would have handles to carry it together.

Had to look it up, that is one beefy microscope

Finally got a power supply, everything together (CAS not included) comes in at 47ish lbs., Im still skittish about the table I'm utilizing as a workbench as Im pretty sure was not designed to handle that weight... (Along with the Laborlux and a Stereo ) Next up, Ill have to find a decently priced 75...

Wondering if any more info was found on regards to the Reichert cubes., The vertical Illuminator I just purchased arrived with two cubes , one with just the beam splitter.

Does anyone have, or knows where to get a copy of the manual for a Reichert 400 series Vertical Illuminator?

Frankenstar 420

I wonder how lab tables had to be reinforced back in the 80's due to the wight of this set up?!!

Thank you, what about the Eyepieces, The newest acquisition came with Cat 191 instead of the 181, were the 191s corrected for a vertical Illuminator? *** This is probably by eyesight, but after making sure all of the objectives were squeaky clean, I notice a much crispy picture with the neoplans whe...

When it comes to comparing optics quality and build , what's the difference in between Neoplan and Plan Acro? I got two 410s one with an internal QI sticker dated 1985 Reichert, the other 1989 and its branded Leica The Reichert cane with Neoplans The Leica Planacro While cleaning them under my stere...

For the sake of simplicity, Im looking to purchase a Diastar nose turret. My plan is to switch objectives on the fly. Im particularly interested on the one with the slot for filters etc.

Good evening everyone, I just purchased 400 series Reichert that arrived with a funky objective, In an earlier post it was identified as a Epi- Fluorescence alignment objective, however Im still unsure on how to use both of them properly. *My Laborlux vertical Illuminator has a 1X window in front of...

I was able to Identity this desmid with help from a FB page as Desmidium, but what exactly are those granules jumping about.? Video speed was not altered.

I can't help but noticed how similar the Leica AtC 2000 looks like the Reichert Microstar IV, specially the head and overall fixed stage design. Similarly the Polyvar and Polylite 88. In the case of the ATC how many years was it introduced,? After or before merger?

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smollerthings wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:35 am

But they are scavengers too?

Not to my knowledge. They are autotrophic; they are however on a lot of menus!

Frotonia loves Diatoms

Thank you everyone, I couldn't find much info on the web about the CaS system. I took the box apart and found some interesting filters inside, not sure what they are. Pics below I also had the crazy idea to modify the box, I plan on taking one of the cameras out and fixing a 3w laser or a UV source ...

... continued I still have to take the head part and tale my time cleaning it, theres a lot of particles in the FOV I also plan on taking the Cas200 box apart to see if it will aide in projek Frankenstar.. adapting the vertical illuminator from the Laborlux onto a 400 unit. The carousel filter Wheel...

Yesterday I embarked on a 8 hr road trip to pick up a Microscope I purchased online...I figured gas would be $50 , the same the seller was charging for shipping, but the chances of the microscope making in one piece via the US postal service were slim at best. Since I started in this hobby I've alwa...

The bearing pads would be the Laborlux frame tabs in its female connector. I just sold off my PLA printer. But someone in these forums was offering to print microscope parts. I can send you some files if you want. Maybe that other poster would print something to test with. That would be awesome, I ...

No worries... The water heater must be a fall thing, mine is acting up too, best of luck on the audition tomorrow. The FL unit im considering purchasing is an original Reichert, its held by two plastic screws at the back with a giant mercury lamp and equivalent mercury bulb. I am trying to adapt a L...

Fluorescence filter used for visually orienting the sample. Ah thank you, Phil would you happen to have a pic of the cube filters the 400 and Im guessing 420 used ? Im considering purchasing a vertical Illuminator since project Frankenstar/ Leitz seems a bit complicated (specially getting the FOV c...

Good morning, I ran into this peculiar objective attached to a 400 with a vertical Illuminator, anyone knows what its for?

Thank you, I'm always in doubt when purchasing objectives particularly the mount thread size, Im pretty sure all of the microscopes I own are the normal 20.32, which would really be a bummer of I was to purchase an M25 objective thinking it would fit. Would you happen to know of the working distance...

Yes, they are rms/45mm parfocal. Why does the width resemble some of the larger Reichert epi objectives? I always get confused by the mount size in mm. Another question is , are the objectives on the pic only meant to work with longer working distances like the ones on inverted platforms? Or will t...

Does anyone know what size objectives these are?

The bearing pads would be the Laborlux frame tabs in its female connector. :o , this could actually work, thank you for designing this. Although to be honest the complexity of printing scares me a bit since I've never done anything like this before. I've been scratching my head about how to go abou...

Leitzcycler wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:38 am

How well does it work e.g. How is the intensity?

Some more pics.. I would consider the 100W HID ballast if possible , as long as heat was of no concern, the 55w runs cool enough where I can place my hand on the lamp housing without any issues.