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A couple questions at this juncture as I am actually a bit confused about the trinocular port in general. The Swift comes with a removable tube adapter. In this linked picture , I ask a couple questions, since I thought it easier to ask with a visual. Essentially, I'm unsure why such a tube adapter...

A while back I posted a comparison of two of these kinds of adapters. Since then I've been using the one sold by Amscope, and it honestly seems like the same one that they're selling on AliExpress. So if I were given the option today, I'd probably get the AliExpress one to save on costs. I haven't h...

Well, if you end up with a desire to upgrade you can always stalk eBay for deals on Olympus uis objectives which should be compatible. Deals on fluorites and apos do pop up every now and again. Honestly had no idea that I could use other brand objectives. That sounds very appealing, especially if I...

I shared the same comparison in my original post, they were direct from Motic, and I was a little suspicious myself with the differences being so stark. Either way, I ended up ordering the BA310E already. Only downside is Motic said it won't be delivered till MAY!!!

As you say, the images are not very clear. However, I think it is a clathrulinid, and probably in genus Clathrulina . I think we can just make out the reticulate shell (with polygonal apertures) . The radial members don't appear to be capitate (with little beads at the ends), so it's not a suctoria...

Would it be best just to invest a few hundred more and get the phase contrast kit then that comes with plan/phase objectives? I'm not familiar enough with AmScope's phase contrast kits to comment on their value. Since you already have the microscope I understand the intention to want to upgrade it,...

I've been looking at an Elodia plant I've had sitting in an unfiltered jar for a couple of weeks. The leaves appear to be covered with many of these stalked microbes that I'm quite unfamiliar with. The microbe itself was unmoving to my eye, and did not react to small passing ciliates. I've never see...

Dude, did you buy the silver plans or the black coated plans? I am thinking of upgrading mine and getting the black coated plans. I also have the t490B. After all this time has passed sine you upgraded, would you still say it's worth it? How are the amscope plans while looking at living things like...

Don, I just watched your YouTube video entitled "Three Poems from "Takita Maluma" and loved your reading of it, I'll certainly purchase a copy from Amazon!
I think your poetry greatly compliments your videos and the insight an perspective you provide is truly invaluable. Thanks for sharing

Bruce, thanks for all the references! If you ever decide to write a beginners identification guide, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it (or contribute to the Kickstarter campaign)

Thank you all for your valuable insights. I've decided to go with the BA310E myself. The CC may be newer, but that does not always mean better (although I'm sure it's a very capable scope). The great track record and the light split option sold me on the BA310E in the end. Now I just need to work on...

I know know... another thread about a Chinese microscope :roll: I'm aware that for the price of these microscopes I can get something much more substantial second-hand, but for logistical reasons I've narrowed down my search for a new microscope between two Motic microscopes, and I'd appreciate some...

I too would like to know about the quality of the strew slide compared to the test slides. I see on their website in both cases they're mounted directly to the coverglass. Hoping someone here has ordered one (or perhaps both) and can shed some light on the subject. I plan on placing an order myself,...

That set up is INSANELY COOL! Love the images

I plan on getting a new microscope some time next month myself, and I too was looking at the Motic BA310E and 410E. I think both have been proven to be very capable microscopes. With the 410E having Fluar and App objectives as an option. If you filter the Motic Blog for this you can find a lot of im...

Very cinematic, I felt bad for the Amoebae! What music did you use? It was very fitting

I'm interested in the Motic projection eyepiece as well and was also wondering how well it would pair with an APS-C sensor. I'm sure others looking into a similar setup would also appreciate those pictures once you have them

Thanks for sharing! It's nice to see some bacteria on here. I understand it's not an easy subject to capture, did you use your 60x or 100x for this?

Kirby, thank you for the valuable information!

Hi all, I came across this prepared slide kit online, and having never owned any of these before, I wanted to check how safe these are to use, and if there are any known legal concerns when owning these? (Though I assume this is likely country-specific). For example, the prepared slide of Anthrax wo...

Don, what beautiful pictures. They remind me of the surface of a foreign moon.

Thank you for the inspiring video

That's awesome Don!

The artistic nature of your photographs sure do make nice prints

Rob,

This is by far the most comprehensive camera comparison I've ever seen, while still being easily understood. Thank you for writing this. It is an incredibly useful resource for myself, and I'm sure for others.

You da man!

Looks like limescale to me. I've had similar samples from water around plumbing.

Hey everyone,

I know it's been done many many times, but I wanted to have a go as well. Here's my video of an Elodia plant. Hope you like it!

I've really enjoy the video's you've been posting lately. Your oblique technique is superbly done, I thought it was DIC until you mentioned it somewhere. Great vid!

Truly amazing, what a nice find! I hope you encounter many more

While we got this topic going, I'd also like to know why the big four are widely considered better than Motic with regards to buying new microscopes? I frequently see others mention that buying from the big four would be better, but haven't seen anyone provide any visual comparisons. From my (admitt...

BramHuntingNematodes wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:25 pm

They are called "vital" stains and I believe they are much used in fluorescence microscopy. They are not as great as conventional dyes and difficult to differentiate but have the advantage of not immediately killing the subject.

Thank you Bram, I'll have to look into this!

Thank you for the great resource. I'm wondering if it's possible to stain a live specimen without killing it? I think it would be great to observe protists this way, if it is possible at all.