Re: Would like advice on microscope purchase

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:48:46 +0200

Hello John,
Do you know this address: www.otticaturi.it
I have find good quality and good prices
The company ship also outside europe
Regards,

Mike

"John Beckwith" <windspinner@frontiernet.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> I have enjoyed lurking in this group for sometime and now would like some
> advice/opinions on a microscope purchase.
>
> Let me start by saying that I have always been interested in microbiology
> and have used a microscope in my younger years. I was a camera
> repairman and aquired enough pieces to fix up an older Zeiss scope.
> Unfortunately having objectives from 3 different makers and some missing
> parts made the experience unsatisfactory and I sold it for parts.
>
> Now I am in mid 50's and have built a pond in the backyard. I want a
> scope to explore life in the pond, the backyard and around the house. I
> will never be a professional. I just want to spend some time in my golden
> years exploring the world around me. I want a scope that is optically
> good. I can't spend a great deal - this is a hobby. I don't care about
> bells and whistles but would like to use a digital camera on it at some
> point. I am a miniature/model maker and can fabricate illuminators,
> adapters etc. so that is no problem.
>
> I need advice on the scope but also the dealer. If no one can give
> positive feedback on a dealer then I will be very cautious.
>
> I have looked at:
>
> Mel Sobel A B&L dynoptic at $400
> Steindorff monocular at $189
> Tiyoda monocular at $299.
> The Tiyoda looks like a good scope. Are accessories still available?
>
> Optics Planet New Lomo Multiscope at $500
>
> Nightingale B&L Balplan flat field at $435
>
> I realize these are not high end instruments but they are what I can
> afford, enjoy looking and not wreck my budjet.
>
> Any opinions welcome. Perhaps I've overlooked a better choice?
>
> Thank you,
> John
>
>
>
>

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