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Could someone discuss the subject of the Fisher Scientific Micromaster series of scopes?

I would be interested in hearing the history, age and build quality of this line.

From what I have seen, they seem to be a line of stencil scopes from about 10-15 years ago.

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What would you recommend for higher power eyepieces beyond the standard 10x eyepieces found on scopes?

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I am considering adding an additional objective to my assortment for observing pond life..either 20x or 25x.

Which would you recommend and why?

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Gerry, It looks pretty straightforward and of decent construction. I'm not sure a Chinglish manual will add much to your understanding. The exception to that would be if the objectives are phase contrast and the condenser annulli are missing -- and you hope to find something that matches. If so, yo...

Has anyone reproduced his setup?

I would hearing the details.

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A related question…how “good” are Lomo objectives?

I am considering adding to my objective collection.

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Why not put it up for auction and let the market decide?

Finite for now..infinite in the future.

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What Big 4 objectives work well with Chinese scopes?

If one has Chinese objectives, what other brands work with them…Zeiss, Nikon, Olympus, Leitz?

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Swift microscope Differential Color Contrast condenser…what does it do?

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Has anyone one done side by side comparisons of Zeiss/Leitz/Nikon/Olympus objectives versus the Chinese offerings of today (both 160mm and infinity)?

If so, where would those comparisons be to be viewed?

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With the current crop of Chinese objectives, what traditional objective brands are they similar to?

If one wants to mix Chinese objectives with other objectives from the Big 4, which brands are compatible with the same common eyepieces?

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From what I see the Chinese scopes of the 160mm generation were influenced by the Olympus BH/CH line.

What brand/model of scopes have influenced the infinity lines of Chinese scopes?

And what traditional line of infinity optics have Chinese infinity objectives mimicked?

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How about some representative phase photos of the different systems and types of phase?

Pictures?

Some hobby stores have glass discs available.

Also some older hardware stores will cut glass discs to order.

There are individuals on Ebay and Esty that cuts glass discs to size.

Thanks posting this.

I am currently outfitting several stereomicroscope and would love to see what various stages/holders/fixtures others have found useful.

I was just asked by a friend what microscope I would recommend for Christmas. Concerning the next question that is always raised “What is the budget?”…let us just say they want value for the money spent for a family experience So what microscopes would you recommend for low-middle-high budgets? Thanks

Have you contacted Olympus?

One of the reason for buying a scope of the Big Four is for post sale support.

Let us know it turns out and good luck

Do you have a picture of the 4x light coverage?

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And your location is?

I too would like to see a discussion on the buying items across national borders including the hidden fees, enforcing of warranties and return options.

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As cameras go how many pixels are just enough?

As technology advances, cameras gain more pixels and prices get cheaper…so how many pixels are enough and after which more pixels offer diminishing returns?

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Try looking at …

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00984

Inexpensive, Open Source Epifluorescence Microscopes

Chris Stewart and John Giannini

Take a look at the QBC Paralens Advance system…

Approximately how many degrees difference was it?

I am slowly putting together a system and I am looking at objectives beyond the 4-10-40-100x set normally seen.

Is a 2x objective useful?

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Question : Capital of Bavaria?

Answer : Munich

I also could not find an email to ask their moderator…is there one?

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I have been trying to register on https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de but I continue to get this message

“You did not answer the verification questions correctly.”

Any ideas why?

I tried a number of times and believe I am supplying the info they are requesting.

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I have noticed that 50x OIL objectives exist.

What are they used for?

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Brightfield only with the polarized light?

Why the waveplate?

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