Microscope question

[jsloan]

Has anyone used this one before, or one like it?

http://www.microscopeworld.com/MSWorld/detail.aspx?ID=98

I'm especially wondering how the camera performs, and the quality of the pictures.

(Sorry, I didn't find an appropriate forum for talking about equipment, so I posted this here figuring the regulars probably have experience with scopes.)

[scottyk]

Just curious what you are using it for as that's one heck of a scope.

I have two good microscopes. One is similar to that one but not close enough to give you a review.

One thing I can tell you is you can get near perfect used microscopes on EBAY for as little as ten cents to the dollar for what they cost new. Some business/university labs turn thiers in every few years for new ones, and you can get them for a steal...

Good luck,
Scott

[jsloan]

Just curious what you are using it for as that's one heck of a scope.

I'm working on building a database of my local spiders, with pictures of genitalia from the various species.


One thing I can tell you is you can get near perfect used microscopes on EBAY for as little as ten cents to the dollar for what they cost new. Some business/university labs turn thiers in every few years for new ones, and you can get them for a steal...

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that! :)

[Bastian Drolshagen]

hi,
get a Leica MZ9.5 - best microscope I´ve worked with so far ;)

[jsloan]

hi,
get a Leica MZ9.5 - best microscope I´ve worked with so far ;)

Thanks, I'll check it out. :)