Richter-Optica: Have You Vetted This Company?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:52 pm
I’m thinking about plunging feet first into photomicrography. I first began a discussion with tech support at microscopeworld.com and resolved that I would opt for a dedicated camera via c-mount as I did not want to jury-rig a DSLR via eyetube with a t-mount, as my phototube/c-mount precludes a DSLR.
I will begin with a Zeiss 0.5x c-mount adapter that costs about as much as a stereomicroscope: ~ $400.00.
My retirement budget precludes Zeiss Axiocam 208: ~ $1,750.00.
Instead I’m thinking about the “budget”, serviceable Richter Optica DCM5.3, 5.1 megapixels, for $649.00.
The website states that the software is included and that it is compatible with Linux, which I run. The problem is that the website richter-optica.com has no “About,” no “Contact.” I have written them and asked if I could vet the software but have not received a response. Hardware is only as good as the software that supports it and if the software is wonky, then that’s a problem.
Any opinions on or experience with this company as well as opinions on how I am proceeding? Your insights are always appreciated.
I will begin with a Zeiss 0.5x c-mount adapter that costs about as much as a stereomicroscope: ~ $400.00.
My retirement budget precludes Zeiss Axiocam 208: ~ $1,750.00.
Instead I’m thinking about the “budget”, serviceable Richter Optica DCM5.3, 5.1 megapixels, for $649.00.
The website states that the software is included and that it is compatible with Linux, which I run. The problem is that the website richter-optica.com has no “About,” no “Contact.” I have written them and asked if I could vet the software but have not received a response. Hardware is only as good as the software that supports it and if the software is wonky, then that’s a problem.
Any opinions on or experience with this company as well as opinions on how I am proceeding? Your insights are always appreciated.