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Posted: 4/24/2016 10:57:49 AM EDT
Bro in my AO has a Bristoline Triocular, sort of like this one:
300 smackers, with wooden carry case. I've always wanted one of these, because I could hook up my old Nikon SLR and do microphotography. Not that I have a SINGLE legit use for such a thing; I'm a machinist by trade. Ad's been up for 12 days, so I'm thinking of offering him $200. Again, it's nothing, at all, I need, and I'm looking at buying a new car soon, too. 
But what thinkest the hivemind? 
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:00:41 AM EDT
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Quoted: Bro in my AO has a Bristoline Triocular, sort of like this one: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0452/4209/products/163_493c5696-f927-4887-92dd-f4199d542573_grande.JPG?v=1405622759 300 smackers, with wooden carry case. I've always wanted one of these, because I could hook up my old Nikon SLR and do microphotography. Not that I have a SINGLE legit use for such a thing; I'm a machinist by trade. Ad's been up for 12 days, so I'm thinking of offering him $200. Again, it's nothing, at all, I need, and I'm looking at buying a new car soon, too. But what thinkest the hivemind? |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:02:59 AM EDT
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Depends? Do you want to look at shit?
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:03:27 AM EDT
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Sure
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:04:22 AM EDT
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Depends? Do you want to look at shit? Well, that's ONE thing you could look at...  Microbes are supposed to be awesome this time of year. (Poop Thred!  )
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:08:42 AM EDT
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That style of scope has a very specific use. Namely, looking at thin sections/specimens mounted on slides. For general "looking at stuff", a dissecting scope might be a better choice.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:10:34 AM EDT
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That style of scope has a very specific use. Namely, looking at thin sections/specimens mounted on slides. For general "looking at stuff", a dissecting scope might be a better choice. See now, THIS is the kind of advice I was hoping for. We had a simple scope as a kid, and I'd look at coins & such by lighting them up from the side, but good point.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:27:22 AM EDT
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Looking for your penis?
I had one as a kid too and it was great. Had a cover you could remove and reflect the image on a wall or screen. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:25:56 PM EDT
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Microscopes are fun! I had one as a kid, I used to look at the scum in my fish aquariums. I saw rotifers, parameciums, vortacellia, and other things.
I work in the microbiology dept now, sometimes I want to make an offer on one of our old half broken ones that get shoved in a closet. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:28:03 PM EDT
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you can check your own sperm for motility and viability
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:29:52 PM EDT
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An inverted scope is better if you want to look at solid objects or do material analysis.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:33:21 PM EDT
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I could hook up my old Nikon SLR and do microphotography. The movement of the SLR mirror will prevent images at anything but the lowest magnifications. Why would you want to make tiny pictures "microphotography"? I think you mean photomicrography. Pictures of tiny objects. I did medical photomicrography for years. i could charge a decent price and faster service over the medical schools in my area. This allowed papers to be submitted for publication. Give me slide coordinates and desired magnification. If you come and align it yourself and focus you save $100 a picture. A dissecting scope or a metallurgical (reflected light scopes) would probbaly be more useful. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:38:34 PM EDT
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I had a passing interest in this myself and the price isn't that bad. The information others have posted is also helpful.
But, for a microscope newbie who is only modestly familiar with the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope, can someone provide a brief explanation of what all these different kinds of microscopes are, and the relevant differences between them for someone who is a casual picture taker? Like OP, I am not looking to solve the mysteries of microbiology but just to maybe get some interesting pictures. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:40:39 PM EDT
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Get a stereo microscope instead. I have both, and the stereo is better since you don't need to put shit on slides. I like looking at ticks and misc shit.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:43:03 PM EDT
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You will use it once and the 200 could be better used elsewhere.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:49:58 PM EDT
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You will use it once and the 200 could be better used elsewhere. Ban him! He is arguing against more toys! Heresy! For photo equipment, 200 bucks is chewing gum money. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:57:03 PM EDT
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Its cool and i would like one but lets face it, id never used it
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:14:35 PM EDT
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I had a passing interest in this myself and the price isn't that bad. The information others have posted is also helpful. But, for a microscope newbie who is only modestly familiar with the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope, can someone provide a brief explanation of what all these different kinds of microscopes are, and the relevant differences between them for someone who is a casual picture taker? Like OP, I am not looking to solve the mysteries of microbiology but just to maybe get some interesting pictures. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I had a passing interest in this myself and the price isn't that bad. The information others have posted is also helpful. But, for a microscope newbie who is only modestly familiar with the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope, can someone provide a brief explanation of what all these different kinds of microscopes are, and the relevant differences between them for someone who is a casual picture taker? Like OP, I am not looking to solve the mysteries of microbiology but just to maybe get some interesting pictures. Dissecting scope: 
Amazon, $150 This binocular pillar-stand stereo microscope offers three magnification powers, 20X, 40X & 80X. It comes with a versatile illumination system that provides both incident (top) lighting and transmitted (bottom) illumination. You can choose between incident illumination shining down onto the object or transmitted illumination through the frosted stage plate. The first is used for the observation of three-dimensional objects and the second for the observation of slides. Metallurgical/inverted scope: 
Amazon, $1,250!!! :-O Inverted metallurgical microscope uses transmitted and reflected light to view metallic specimens, including electronics, or larger specimens not viewable on a standard microscope stage |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:17:59 PM EDT
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Dissecting scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nt5H0QCAL.jpg Amazon, $150 Metallurgical/inverted scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LKBA9SH4L.jpg Amazon, $1,250!!! :-O Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had a passing interest in this myself and the price isn't that bad. The information others have posted is also helpful. But, for a microscope newbie who is only modestly familiar with the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope, can someone provide a brief explanation of what all these different kinds of microscopes are, and the relevant differences between them for someone who is a casual picture taker? Like OP, I am not looking to solve the mysteries of microbiology but just to maybe get some interesting pictures. Dissecting scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nt5H0QCAL.jpg Amazon, $150 This binocular pillar-stand stereo microscope offers three magnification powers, 20X, 40X & 80X. It comes with a versatile illumination system that provides both incident (top) lighting and transmitted (bottom) illumination. You can choose between incident illumination shining down onto the object or transmitted illumination through the frosted stage plate. The first is used for the observation of three-dimensional objects and the second for the observation of slides. Metallurgical/inverted scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LKBA9SH4L.jpg Amazon, $1,250!!! :-O Inverted metallurgical microscope uses transmitted and reflected light to view metallic specimens, including electronics, or larger specimens not viewable on a standard microscope stage Thanks. Now for a real dummy like me, what does this mean in terms of being able to get pretty, interesting pics? |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:20:55 PM EDT
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The movement of the SLR mirror will prevent images at anything but the lowest magnifications. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I could hook up my old Nikon SLR and do microphotography. The movement of the SLR mirror will prevent images at anything but the lowest magnifications. I wouldv'e thot having it firmly fixed to the scope would eliminate that, but I xpect you're right. Looks like I'd have to invest in one of these:
High quality microscope USB digital camera offers 640x480 effective pixel resolution, compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
Captures still images and streams real-time videos on your computer screen At $40, not bad.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:21:08 PM EDT
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"If you will it, Dude, it is no dream"
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:25:03 PM EDT
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My Grandpa, a machinist, built a microscope. I have it, its one of my treasured possessions.
I remember I bought him some slides when I was about 8 so he could look at them. That was 50 years ago!  |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:25:30 PM EDT
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Thanks. Now for a real dummy like me, what does this mean in terms of being able to get pretty, interesting pics? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had a passing interest in this myself and the price isn't that bad. The information others have posted is also helpful. But, for a microscope newbie who is only modestly familiar with the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope, can someone provide a brief explanation of what all these different kinds of microscopes are, and the relevant differences between them for someone who is a casual picture taker? Like OP, I am not looking to solve the mysteries of microbiology but just to maybe get some interesting pictures. Dissecting scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nt5H0QCAL.jpg Amazon, $150 This binocular pillar-stand stereo microscope offers three magnification powers, 20X, 40X & 80X. It comes with a versatile illumination system that provides both incident (top) lighting and transmitted (bottom) illumination. You can choose between incident illumination shining down onto the object or transmitted illumination through the frosted stage plate. The first is used for the observation of three-dimensional objects and the second for the observation of slides. Metallurgical/inverted scope: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LKBA9SH4L.jpg Amazon, $1,250!!! :-O Inverted metallurgical microscope uses transmitted and reflected light to view metallic specimens, including electronics, or larger specimens not viewable on a standard microscope stage Thanks. Now for a real dummy like me, what does this mean in terms of being able to get pretty, interesting pics? On that, I do not know. Perhaps some real scope experts could provide pointers for some total n00bs?
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:26:25 PM EDT
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You will use it once and the 200 could be better used elsewhere. Yea, that's kinda my thinking, too. Heck, maybe I'll offer him $150.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:34:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Microscopes are fun! I had one as a kid, I used to look at the scum in my fish aquariums. I saw rotifers, parameciums, vortacellia, and other things. I work in the microbiology dept now, sometimes I want to make an offer on one of our old half broken ones that get shoved in a closet. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:40:13 PM EDT
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Do it! There's a whole new world out there waiting for you to explore.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:52:35 PM EDT
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I bought a 1948 Biocular AO Spencer at a yard sale in my neighborhood. Only issues with it are that it was dirty and missing an objective. I plan on cleaning it up and letting my kids use it. Why'd I really buy it? $20, man!
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Posted: 4/24/2016 3:48:30 PM EDT
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I am not an expert but I do know some basics. For looking at everyday objects get a low power digital microscope. Unless you have the money for an SEM, these can image things like pennies, insects, and other items better than other types. A true biological microscope for use with specimen slides would be good for observing cellular activity in pound water, blood, or other fluids.
In my job I use a metallurgical microscope, but it requires a way to mount and polish the samples and chemicals to be of any use. Avoid this type it requires a lab to properly support. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 3:59:31 PM EDT
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I am not an expert but I do know some basics. For looking at everyday objects get a low power digital microscope. Unless you have the money for an SEM, these can image things like pennies, insects, and other items better than other types. A true biological microscope for use with specimen slides would be good for observing cellular activity in pound water, blood, or other fluids. In my job I use a metallurgical microscope, but it requires a way to mount and polish the samples and chemicals to be of any use. Avoid this type it requires a lab to properly support. SEM? Scanning Electron Microscope? Or...?
Good point on the metallurgical microscope. I used one in college for my engineering degree, but that was many moons ago, and I'm not keen on preparing samples with all the fine sanding and such.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:03:44 PM EDT
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Do you want a microscope?
Can you afford a microscope? Do you envision Yourself using a microscope of. An even semi regular basis? Then but a microscope. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:04:42 PM EDT
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That style of scope has a very specific use. Namely, looking at thin sections/specimens mounted on slides. For general "looking at stuff", a dissecting scope might be a better choice. I would rather have a dissection scope too. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:10:33 PM EDT
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Our SEM at work is pretty cool. Let's you identify elemental components as well as beautiful images.
I did a bunch of work on a scanning laser confocal at my last job. That was some neat technology, too. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:11:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "If you will it, Dude, it is no dream" http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/mercmcgirt/131cra_zpscugrlwyy.jpg |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:12:29 PM EDT
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Our SEM at work is pretty cool. Let's you identify elemental components as well as beautiful images. I did a bunch of work on a scanning laser confocal at my last job. That was some neat technology, too. And again, what is an SEM? 
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:15:02 PM EDT
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SEM = Scanning Electron Microscope.
If you have to ask, you can't afford one. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:15:18 PM EDT
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Scanning Electron Microscope
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:15:44 PM EDT
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The movement of the SLR mirror will prevent images at anything but the lowest magnifications. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I could hook up my old Nikon SLR and do microphotography. The movement of the SLR mirror will prevent images at anything but the lowest magnifications. Most good SLRs allow you to decouple the mirror from the curtain/sensor. i.e. first press of the shutter release moves the mirror out of the light path, the second fires the sensor or curtain. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 4:35:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Our SEM at work is pretty cool. Let's you identify elemental components as well as beautiful images. I did a bunch of work on a scanning laser confocal at my last job. That was some neat technology, too. |
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