Thread: Microscope Examination

I once got a QX3 cheap and I just couldn't get it to work right. Not having a stand is inconvenient too.

Originally Posted by azjoe

Yes, I saw them a few days ago and they looked pretty good to me, too. I checked and my model is the older QX3... I believe it uses the same optics, but the QX5 camera has higher resolution. Since mine's a refurb, it could be that it's just somewhat of a lemon, too.

After reading the wealth of information in this thread and doing much research on the net, I believe I found a Stereo Trinocular Microscope (20X-40X-80X) that would work well for me. I plan on purchasing it this week unless I find a better deal. Do any of the specs look wonky?


Features :
• High Resolution with Great Flatness and Contrast.
• Trinocular Head with Super Widefield Eyepieces and Photographic/Video

Capability.
• Both Ocular-Tubes with Adjustable Diopter.
• 20X, 40X & 80X Magnifications.
• Long Working Distance.
• Full Metal Stand Construction.
• Epi-Illuminator and Built-in Transmitted Illumination System with Adjustable Brightness.
• CE Approval Electric Apparatus.
• Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard.
• Excellent Five (5) Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Specifications :
• Head: 45 degree inclined 360 degree swiveling trinocular.
• Eyepiece: super widefield WHO10X/20MM & WH20X/12MM.
• Objectives: 2X & 4X.
• Diopter Adjustment: +/- 5dp.
• Interpupillary Distance: 2-3/16" - 2-15/16" (55-75mm).
• Working Distance: 4" (100mm).
• Stage Plates: a frosted glass objective plate and a white/black plastic
plate with diameter: 4" (100mm).
• Illumination: 12V/15W halogen lamps.
• Accessories: a dust cover, paired eye-caps and clips. Camera & attachment not included.

Rik,

I'll put off my trip to Radio Shack until you give us an update!

Randy

This sounds great. I especially like the epi illumination and halogen lamp. That alone should make focussing easy.

I needed something with more magnification. I seem to be noticing effects that didn't show up at 60x but did at 100x, and correcting them seems to make a big difference. I may even benefit from 200x, and I know that being able to save a picture will make a big difference.

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

I once got a QX3 cheap and I just couldn't get it to work right. Not having a stand is inconvenient too.

Have a URL?


Randy Tuttle

Here you go. They have quite a few models to choose from.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Have a URL?


Randy Tuttle

A more affordable 20x-40x-80x stereo microscope is also available from the company listed in the previous post. You can use a CCD camera on one of the eye pieces. A barlow lens can be purchased that would increase the magnification either 1.5x or 2.0x

This is the route I've chosen to go. I will plan on adding a high res camera next month. You can find the info here. A unit with a lower resolution camera is also available here.

Does this have all the bells and whistles of my previous post? Probably not. Will I miss them, I highly doubt it.

Thanks!

Randy Tuttle

Originally Posted by Rik

A more affordable 20x-40x-80x stereo microscope is also available from the company listed in the previous post. You can use a CCD camera on one of the eye pieces. A barlow lens can be purchased that would increase the magnification either 1.5x or 2.0x

This is the route I've chosen to go. I will plan on adding a high res camera next month. You can find the info here. A unit with a lower resolution camera is also available here.

Does this have all the bells and whistles of my previous post? Probably not. Will I miss them, I highly doubt it.

Thanks, Rik! A CCD camera is on my list. Check out, also, a technoligical throwback of ordinary optics ..... the Scopetronix Maxview Plus which I have with an adapter for my aging Canon digital camera

You guys are looking at some really fancy stuff unless you have some other needs. In any case, I'm expecting to see some great pictures posted. I'll start as soon as I receive my USB.