I'm currently on my fourth microscope, which is a recently purchased Motic Panthera C2 trinocular (w/ BF/DF/PH turret and polarization).
Currently capturing images and video with an iPhone XR and LabCam adaptor (standard with the upgraded Ultra model on the way), but I also have a Motic Moticam S5 Pro Lite on the way.
I was first introduced to microscopy in grade school (over 40 years ago) with a vintage microscope given to me by my parents. I lived on a small farm with a pond in our back yard, which was teaming with wildlife and microorganisms.
After years of neglect, I got back into microscopy in my 30s, which was again interrupted with raising children.
I just got back into it again this last year. I am into microscopy primarily for photographic and artistic purposes, as I am also a wildlife photographer.
Most of my work is posted on IG at: https://www.instragram.com/krispen_hartung_macrophotos
User name: krispen_hartung_macrophotos
Recently created YouTube channel, where I mix my microscopy videos with my own music (I am also a musician).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8RJG ... IX5y1kIl_Q
I am still working through the learning curve of the Panthera C2, especially with phase contrast and dark field and the adjustments required to get the best quality, focused images.
