Insect Direct Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURN Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Living Earth ? in the shopping malls can order in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Insect Direct Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURN Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Living Earth ? in the shopping malls can order in. They got good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 never heard of them? malls on earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Insect Direct Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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