Re: Alternatives for Nikon BD objectives?


"Theo Griep" <griep@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I recently bought a Nikon Biophot photomicroscope with a second,
>interchangable, Metaphot 'arm' that can be used for reflected light.
> There are only two objectives in the revolver, 20x and 40x, both BD
> (reflected light brightfield and darkfield).
> I would like to have 2 more, like a 5x and a 100x. So far I didn't see
> many BD objectives for sale (second hand), and if they are they are quite
> expensive (not much budget left ;-) ).
> They have a tubus length of 210mm.
>
> Are there other objectives that can be used? Like Olympus NEO?
>
> Thanks for any information!
>
>
> Theo
>
Theo, With BF-DF you need to buy the same brand as the frame. There are a
bunch of problems including the size of the screw thread, length and over
all correction so the answer is no. Try the Capovani Brothers
(www.capovani.com) they specialize in used industrial microscopes.

Kevin Cunningham
SMS





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