August 17, 201115 yr comment_450826 I'm looking at purchasing a microscope. The usb one (Digimicro) just doesn't cut it. I want one I can mount my Canon 550D to ... Any advice, like where to purchase, what to look for etc, would be greatly appreciated Report
August 21, 201115 yr Author comment_451487 anybody? anything ...... purchased one of tm before? ... let us know ... choice on tm .... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Clocks-scientific-instruments/auction-401493795.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Clocks-scientific-instruments/auction-400578362.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=400121452 > konus college one is extremely cheap overseas. then theres amscope like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=399529905 amscope seem to have a bad wrap when it comes to customer service. but they are having a huge sale (52% off) at the moment, not to keen on purchasing off shore though so :dunno: http://store.amscope.com/t490b.html Report
August 21, 201115 yr comment_451492 If it were me, I would get the second one although, it isn't a brand that I recognise, so it could be taking a chance. The trinocular one is interesting, especially if you aren't sure you know what you are looking at and you want to take photos of the slide. You might also try contacting a university, they often have a surplus storeroom where they sell off things for cheap. If they don't you could try contacting someone to find out who services them in your area, good deals can be found that way. If you want, I can send you a handy thing about using a microscope, that will help considerably to prolong the life of your scope. Report
August 22, 201115 yr comment_451589 Living Earth ? in the shopping malls can order in. They got good prices. Report
August 22, 201115 yr Author comment_451593 If it were me, I would get the second one although, it isn't a brand that I recognise, so it could be taking a chance. The trinocular one is interesting, especially if you aren't sure you know what you are looking at and you want to take photos of the slide. You might also try contacting a university, they often have a surplus storeroom where they sell off things for cheap. If they don't you could try contacting someone to find out who services them in your area, good deals can be found that way. If you want, I can send you a handy thing about using a microscope, that will help considerably to prolong the life of your scope. Thats it, I'm a bit weary about the unknown brands. Thank you for your advice, may contact a uni. Yes please, any 'handy things' accepted here :lol: Report
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