Re: Moving from Used to New...

On 29 Nov 2006 11:48:32 -0800, vc94545@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

After scrounging eBay and other sources over the last ten years to keep
my old Zeiss and Leitz microscopes going, I'm started to get tired of
it. I'd rather spend my time collecting and observing rather than
fiddling with antiques.

I've also come into somewhat of a windfall recently, so after much
thought, I've decided to splurge and treat myself to a brand new
microscope (look for my auctions on eBay soon as I sell off my
antiques).

Here's the problem: it's been a long time since I've looked at the new
microscope market and have no idea what's available and what's worth
considering. I'm assuming that all of the big four (Zeiss, Leitz,
Nikon, and Olympus) are still viable and worth looking at, but beyond
that, I'm clueless.

Whatever I buy will probably be the last microscope I buy, so I want
something that's upgradeable. I'm only an amateur, so I don't need some
of the more esoteric features, such as epi flour, etc.

My budget is $7,000.

- Don

I would recommend the Olympus BX-51 stand with Universal Condenser.
You can do BF, DF, DIC and phase with it. It requires inserts for DIC
and an analyzer. You can one nose piece and put UPlanFL Ph objectives
in it to do all but DIC and save money. Or get some UPlan FL
objectives for DIC and mount on a second nose piece. It is a good
idea to get the dry and wet top lens for the condenser.

All of this should fit in your budget. Find out who your local or
regional sales office is and get a system configured. Also ask if
they have demo items. That can save about 25% off of list price. Ask
for discount on new items and you can usually get 10% off.


Gary Gaugler, Ph.D.
Microtechnics, Inc.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
916.791.8191
gary@microtechnics dot com
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