Re: [compost_tea] New to microscopes

From: Tad Hussey <tadhussey_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:34:52 -0700 (PDT)

Patrick,

Can you try again with a link?  I don't see any information regarding =
the wattage on the light used.  I'll let Tim or others comment on the =
other specifications.  I do like the objectives that come with this th=
ough, in regards to their magnification, and the ability to capture video i=
s quite handy.  One thing I can tell you is that buying a microscope i=
s a bit like buying a used car.  Best thing would be to get your hands=
 on it and try it out first.  The quality of the objectives in regards=
 to the glass they use can vary quite a bit.  Some of the cheap micros=
copes on ebay will not show a very good image.  With my Meiji, the rep=
resentative in my area offered to meet me and let me try it, and eventually=
 just sent me the scope to use with the ability to return it if I didn't li=
ke it.

Here's what I'm using:
http://gardeningwithmicrobes.com/microscope.shtml

Tim's microscope advisory is also available to read on that link.



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From: Patrick Kennedy <mixelpix86_at_yahoo.com>
To: compost tea <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 7:30 AM
Subject: [compost_tea] New to microscopes


 
Hello,

Just found a good deal on a Celestron model microscope and was hoping someo=
ne on the list might have an opinion one way or another about its usefulnes=
s for evaluating AACT:

LCD Deluxe Digital Microscope
General Features

3.5" TFT Touch Screen Panel - rotatable 180° horizontally

Built-in Digital Camera - 2mp CMOS Sensor

Image Capture Capability - Snapshots and Video

Quadruple Nosepiece with 4x/10x/20x/40x Objective Lenses

4x Digital Zoom

Power Range from 40x to 1600x

1GB Internal Memory

SD Card Slot (uses optional SD Cards up to 4GB)

Mechanical Stage - 3.5" x 3.5" (88mm x 88mm)

Dual Focus (Coarse and Fine)

Top and Bottom Adjustable LED Illumination

Filter Wheel with 3-position Diaphragm

USB 2.0 Cable (used to upload images to a computer)

7 pcs. Prepared Slides

AC Adapter - Universal 110 to 240 volts with multi-plugs for virtual worldw=
ide usage

6-volt (4AA user supplied batteries) battery pack for field use

Carrying Case

Weight - 60oz (1.7kg)


I'd send a link to their website but this is my third attempt at emailing t=
he list and none have made it through, perhaps a url newB filter? Anyways, =
thank you I would appreciate any feedback.

Best,
Patrick
 

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