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75RR, I didn't see the advice given, as anything other than helpful and well meant, but for me it doesn't fit, and its not a matter of my being determined to ignore it. Within sensible limits, cost is not an issue, and I could go out tomorrow and spend a couple £k on a high end microscope. God knows...

Thank you. Bresser also make budget telescopes, and have been around for many years. I could be wrong but I believe there is a 'tie up' between them and Celestron. This looks like many of the other budget end microscopes, and is almost certainly of Chinese origin, but then other than the premium bra...

Thanks Tom.

The only 'pitfall' that I can see with that, is those attending such meetings are likely to be dedicated microscopists, and as such unlikely to have budget equipment. I could find myself looking through a high quality microscope, such as a Nikon, Olympus, or Leica etc, this could set a standard, but...

Thanks Bill, they are on my 'watch list'.

Thank you for the 'link' 75RR

Thank for your welcome 'zzffnn', and wise words. As with apochranaut's , btw, does anybody here use given names, it all sounds a bit like some sort of CB club :lol: , what you both say is very logical, and a common sense approach for someone venturing into microscopy, but as I said, I don't yet know...

Thank you for your input 'apochronaut', as a lifelong amateur photographer, and digital from its first appearance, I am indeed very aware, from practical experience of optical shortcomings with budget lenses, for my photography, only shoot with pro-spec lenses, and these don't come cheap, but as the...

I am keen amateur photographer (https://davesimaging.wixsite.com/mysite), who is looking to extend this interest into photomicroscopy. However, although I have spent many thousands of pounds on photographic equipment. and at one time, telescopes and astro imaging cameras, at this stage I don't want ...

Hi, I am a keen amateur photographer (https://davesimaging.wixsite.com/mysite), with a particular interest in wildlife, including Macro, and am looking to extend this to photo microscopy. Although my photography gear is all 'high end spec', at this stage I am not looking to spend 'big money' on a mi...