Re: Quality of imported microscopes?

From: GTO (gregor_o_at_NOSPAMyahoo.com)
Date: 10/07/04 

Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2004 05:32:35 GMT

The optical performance might be adequate for casual observing. But such
microscopes have very often a terrible mechanics and offer little joy. If
you have a few hundred dollars to spend, keep looking for a used Leitz,
Nikon, or Olympus. It's worth the wait.

Gregor

"Michael A. Covington" <look@ai.uga.edu.for.address> wrote in message
news:416043fc$1@mustang.speedfactory.net...
> What is the quality level of the (apparently imported, maybe Chinese)
> microscopes that are sold by companies such as Bargainmicroscopes and
> Precision*World on eBay?
>
> No brand name is given. They look good but are a little skimpy on optical
> specifications (e.g., I don't see the eyepiece design or the eye relief).
> An example of one:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48740&item=3843509169&rd=1
>
> This is not a troll. I am not connected with either of these sellers.
> I'm genuinely curious about the quality of the merchandise.
>
> Thanks!
>
>