Natural Science Forum / Physics / Optics / July 2006

Yeah, I bought it based on the good reviews here and on some of the
microscope web sites. They still bring top dollar on the used market.
I'll be sad when it dies.

I've looked at your pages before. What you are doing would be ideal for
me if my metalworking skills were better (maybe someday...). I think
the best feature of your technique is that it would allow both
eyepieces to be in focus, so I can sight through one while the camera
is attached to the other. I would need different adapters for each of
my scopes, though (different IDs on the oculars). I probably couldn't
afford to pay a shop to do that many. I do intend to try making some -
getting the skills will pay off eventually. Over the years, rcm has
been a good newsgroup for tips and tricks along those lines.

Thanks for the words,
Joe

Interesting! Everybody is trying to save, including those who claim that
this is a "cheap audience". To not spend money needlessly is not being
cheap! See the following quote:

Geez, Gary,

I hope my questions/concerns weren't what prompted your comment below.
Over the years that I've been reading this ng, you have been a valuable
contributor. I realize you're a businessman in microscopy, but I'm a
*hobbyist*, and I have trouble coming up with lotsa bucks for
professional-grade accessories. Indeed, my requirements are a lot more
lax than  those for science professionals; it would be irresponsible
for me to spend my money on a cooled-CCD Pixera (for example) since it
would not provide a real benefit for what I'm doing. It looks like I'm
going to shell out the better part of $300 for the photo adapter after
all, but at least it will be useable for a variety of cameras, as well
as allowing macro photography. I can justify the cost on those factors
(though just barely). I already have a lot invested in my 35 mm system,
and I'm trying to add digital capture at a reasonable cost.

When I responded to your note about the Optem adapter, you indicated it
was not entirely suitable for bino head use (half of my intended
applications), as its length would put a lot of strain on the mounts;
however, you never did mention a price in response to my request.
Perhaps it's still a reasonable option for me. What is your asking
price?

Seriously, I hope you don't leave. There is precious little traffic on
this group as it is (although the S/N ratio is wonderfully high, at
least).

Regards,
Joe