Hello John B..
I am glad you chose to do the LED conversion... LED lighting is the future of microscope lighting..
The Best,
BillT
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- Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:57 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Upgrade Olympus BX40 Halogen to LED
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15134
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: My New Olympus BX40 -first images
- Replies: 36
- Views: 17080
Re: My New Olympus BX40 -first images
Hello John B.,
These are great photos.. I am glad your new microscope works well for you..
BillT
These are great photos.. I am glad your new microscope works well for you..
BillT
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Walton/Becket eyepiece graticle Olumpus BX40
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7697
Re: Walton/Becket eyepiece graticle Olumpus BX40
Hello John B.,
Congrats on your new microscope!.. I am waiting to see photos of it and some subjects also...
The Best,
BillT
Congrats on your new microscope!.. I am waiting to see photos of it and some subjects also...
The Best,
BillT
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Help me build an American Optical frankenscope
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14414
Re: Help me build an American Optical frankenscope
"Actually I'm a little inclined to get a bunch of photography gels and make my own filters as Oliver illustrated, that way I can make them lots of different sizes and leave a tab sticking out and not feel like I have wasted a lot of money on filters I don't use." Yes.. The gel filters work very well...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Foraminifera from Tropic Shale (Lower Cretaceous), Tropic Utah
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3396
Re: Foraminifera from Tropic Shale (Lower Cretaceous), Tropic Utah
Wonderful pics!.. thanks for sharing
Billt
Billt
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Ultima Thule in crystal form
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3391
Re: Ultima Thule in crystal form
That is a wonderful photo!... Thanks for posting..
The Best
BillT
The Best
BillT
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Think Single-Celled Organisms Are Simple? Think Again!..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10835
Think Single-Celled Organisms Are Simple? Think Again!..
https://www.carolina.com/teacher-resources/Interactive/think-single-celled-organisms-are-simple-think-again-the-slime-mold-physarum-polycephalum-a-single-celled-organism-for-student-investigations/tr41405.tr?s_cid=em_Physarum_201906&bro_mid=72419383&bro_rid=0bba03e80000000000000000000004fe46ac&utm_s...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:00 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Antarctic marine life recovery following the dinosaurs' extinction..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9640
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:50 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Objectives?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5098
Re: Objectives?
Hello,
If they are the same tube length and thread, they should fit and work.. And, probably not make enough difference to matter to the hobbyist...
BillT
If they are the same tube length and thread, they should fit and work.. And, probably not make enough difference to matter to the hobbyist...
BillT
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:49 pm
- Forum: Illumination Techniques
- Topic: dIY DIC
- Replies: 68
- Views: 38869
Re: dIY DIC
Has anyone had any luck with diy DIC? I found this link and tried out this method but it didn't really work as of yet: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artnov02/diydic.html I had fleeting 'just ok/kinda looked like DIC' results with a wedge shape...
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:31 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: My new Microscope
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11780
Re: My new Microscope
Hello!,
That is wonderful microscope.. No need to "upgrade", as it is fine enough to give you a lifetime of hobby pleasure... It has the Jenstch type head, that I personally prefer over the Siedentopf type...
Warmest Regards,
BillT
That is wonderful microscope.. No need to "upgrade", as it is fine enough to give you a lifetime of hobby pleasure... It has the Jenstch type head, that I personally prefer over the Siedentopf type...
Warmest Regards,
BillT
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
- Replies: 72
- Views: 55219
Re: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
I am sure some will see it as "proof" that the Chinese "steal" all technology, and can't do their own innovations..
BillT
BillT
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:42 pm
- Forum: Important announcements
- Topic: New Youtube Channel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17976
Re: New Youtube Channel
Thanks Oliver for the heads up!...
BillT
BillT
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 5:38 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18465
Re: What is the difference between these microscopes ? Which one is better ?
Hi Billbilt, Just catching up on posts I haven't read yet and I fully agree with your sentiments regarding beginners being frightened away by technobabble, mostly from members that seem to be more interested in microscopes rather than the things they are designed to view. However I have read Primes...
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
- Replies: 72
- Views: 55219
Re: Chinese microscope manufacturers overview
Thanks, MichaelG. for the link.. Quite interesting...
Regards,
BillT
Regards,
BillT
- Wed May 29, 2019 10:10 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
- Replies: 45
- Views: 19508
Re: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
"Comb The Desert" in the movie Spaceballs"
Maybe you are using the wrong type "rake"..LOL..
The Best
BillT
Maybe you are using the wrong type "rake"..LOL..
The Best
BillT
- Wed May 29, 2019 6:54 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
- Replies: 45
- Views: 19508
Re: Shell picking from Red Sea sand
You can make your own micropaleo or plummer blank slides..
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art ... Slides.pdf
BillT
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art ... Slides.pdf
BillT
- Fri May 24, 2019 2:52 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Chinese microscopes
- Replies: 51
- Views: 21838
Re: Chinese microscopes
Citing from the description: "...The Köhler illumination is standard for scientific research and microphotography. One gets it using the fixed field diaphragm and the height- and center-adjustable Abbe condenser..." I would inquire what a "fixed" diaphragm means in this context. NOTE IT SAYS "STANDA...
- Thu May 23, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hi from East Anglia (UK)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6585
Re: Hi from East Anglia (UK)
WELCOME DAVE AND CHECK OUT AMSCOPE.. THEY MAKE SOME EXCELLENT PRODUCTS...
BILLT
BILLT
- Wed May 22, 2019 11:03 pm
- Forum: Microscopy accessories
- Topic: How to remove Reichert microtome chuck?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20191
Re: How to remove Reichert microtome chuck?
HELLO, HERE IS A REFERENCE ITEM WHERE I GOT MY INFO.. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE A FEWS YEARS AGO IS HOW I BECAME FAMILIAR WITH THEM.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Self-Resetting-Fuse-60V-0-5A-30V-1-1A-16V-1-A-2A-7A-12A-Self-Resetting-Fuse-TS/162688263783?hash=item25e0f9e667:m:mrGfa98tqr-6J12SYl7LseA THE BEST...
- Wed May 22, 2019 8:13 pm
- Forum: Microscopy accessories
- Topic: How to remove Reichert microtome chuck?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20191
Re: How to remove Reichert microtome chuck?
HELLO,
IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THIS A TYPE OF SELF RESETTING FUSE ON YOUR CIRCUIT BOARD..
IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THIS A TYPE OF SELF RESETTING FUSE ON YOUR CIRCUIT BOARD..
- Wed May 22, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: Illumination Techniques
- Topic: LEDs : Colour Rendering
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16563
Re: LEDs : Colour Rendering
LED'S ARE PERFECT FOR HOBBY USE.. THEY ONLY BECOME AN ISSUE WITH SNOBBISH, CRANKY FOLKS THAT WANT TO CLING TO THE OLD FASHIONED LIGHTING.. THEY ARE CHEAP, LOW VOLTAGE, ALMOST HEATLESS, AND LAST FOR YEARS....
BILLT
BILLT
- Sat May 18, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Comrade LOMO Multiscope
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12884
Re: Comrade LOMO Multiscope
HELLO,
IF YOU COULD SUPPLY SOME PHOTOS IT MIGHT HELP..
BILLT
IF YOU COULD SUPPLY SOME PHOTOS IT MIGHT HELP..
BILLT
- Wed May 15, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Nikon S Microscope objectives
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8542
Re: Nikon S Microscope objectives
LED'S ARE THE FUTURE FOR ALL LIGHTING.. GET USED TO IT.. INCANDESCENT LIGHTING OF ALL KINDS IS ON IT'S WAY OUT...
BILLT
BILLT
- Wed May 15, 2019 3:20 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: FREE: Let's Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench (Self-Paced)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9682
FREE: Let's Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench (Self-Paced)
FREE:
Let's Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench (Self-Paced)
https://courses.ibiology.org/courses/co ... dium=email
Let's Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench (Self-Paced)
https://courses.ibiology.org/courses/co ... dium=email
- Tue May 14, 2019 10:09 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Hello from Buffalo, NY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3961
Re: Hello from Buffalo, NY
Hi David,
Welcome!... That is a fine old Nikon you have...Would like to see photos of some of your work...
Regards,
BillT
Welcome!... That is a fine old Nikon you have...Would like to see photos of some of your work...
Regards,
BillT
- Sat May 11, 2019 11:31 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Greetings from Maryland!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3003
Re: Greetings from Maryland!
WELCOME ROBERT,
YOU HAVE A FIRST CLASS MICROSCOPE!.... IT WILL SERVE YOU WELL IN YOUR HOBBY..
THE BEST,
BILLT
YOU HAVE A FIRST CLASS MICROSCOPE!.... IT WILL SERVE YOU WELL IN YOUR HOBBY..
THE BEST,
BILLT
- Fri May 10, 2019 7:31 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Inverted vs. Upright Microscopes
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12964
Re: Inverted vs. Upright Microscopes
Drilling holes in glass slides sounds like a piece of cake, but in reality, you realize it's quite hard after a dozen shattered slides :roll: (even underwater with those coring bits.) Wish someone near has a water jet cutter... I have successfully drilled 3-5mm thick glass plates without breaking, ...
- Fri May 10, 2019 7:26 pm
- Forum: Pictures and Videos
- Topic: more beach sand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2804
Re: more beach sand
ALL VERY NICE.. THANKS FOR POSTING..
BILLT
BILLT
- Fri May 10, 2019 4:12 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Inverted vs. Upright Microscopes
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12964
Re: Inverted vs. Upright Microscopes
IF YOU ARE JUST NEEDING "WELL CAVITY" SLIDES. WOULD NOT SOMETHING LIKE THIS WORK?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-New-2-Wel ... SwR6RaN2ay
BILLT
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-New-2-Wel ... SwR6RaN2ay
BILLT