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OfflineLuckOfTheFryish
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Microscope suggestions?
    #13959224 - 02/14/11 01:00 AM (13 years, 20 days ago)

im going to Science World and while there im gonna check out the scopes they have for sale. so any suggestions on a good one? figured id ask the pros. anything specifically i should look for? thanks,

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: LuckOfTheFryish]
    #13959270 - 02/14/11 01:21 AM (13 years, 20 days ago)

I think the real question should be how much money do you have to splash out on a scope?

They can get pricey but a good, useful scope can be picked up for less than a few hundred dollars.

I use an Amscope and it does the jobs I ask of it.


A link by Alan that could be useful>>>>link


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: LuckOfTheFryish]
    #13959279 - 02/14/11 01:28 AM (13 years, 20 days ago)

This is the least expensive microscope that has true kohler illumination.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Trinocular-Compound-Microscope-w-Kohler-Illumination-/120626968939?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item1c15ed796b

There are a few more similar modles if you search on ebay for kohler microscope.

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
    #13959482 - 02/14/11 03:20 AM (13 years, 19 days ago)

thanks guys. both really helped. im mainly looking for something that will give me a nice clear image so i can see identifying features well.  after i check out science world if theres nothing there for me ill try microscopenet. thanks again!

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: LuckOfTheFryish]
    #13960632 - 02/14/11 11:05 AM (13 years, 19 days ago)

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thanks guys. both really helped. im mainly looking for something that will give me a nice clear image so i can see identifying features well.





You probably want something with Kohler illumination then.  It is pronounced curler. 

I think the best microscopes are Meiji but some people like Zeiss and others like Olympus or Nikon.

I will use anything that has an oil immersion lens and get good results no matter how crappy it is.  Some of those Amscopes don't have a very bright light though.

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
    #13961341 - 02/14/11 01:39 PM (13 years, 19 days ago)

you ever take spore prints directly onto a slide? do you need to add anything if you do? a drop of water or something?


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: LuckOfTheFryish]
    #13963464 - 02/14/11 07:55 PM (13 years, 19 days ago)

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you ever take spore prints directly onto a slide?




I did once.  Tinfoil is easier to mail and store.

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do you need to add anything if you do? a drop of water or something?




Not really.

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
    #13966895 - 02/15/11 10:55 AM (13 years, 18 days ago)

I have an amscope and it get the job done for sure.

This is the model I have.
http://store.amscope.com/b370b.html


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: LuckOfTheFryish]
    #13970750 - 02/15/11 09:46 PM (13 years, 18 days ago)

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you ever take spore prints directly onto a slide? do you need to add anything if you do? a drop of water or something?



I do it all the time, especially with smaller mushrooms. I usually just add a drop of water and a cover slip.


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: St. Chibes]
    #13974720 - 02/16/11 04:59 PM (13 years, 17 days ago)

Greetings All,

This website was extremely helpful when I was researching scopes for mycology, and I still reference it from time to time.
Mushroom Expert

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St. Chibes said:
I have an amscope and it get the job done for sure.

This is the model I have.
http://store.amscope.com/b370b.html



I also ordered my scope and usb camera attachment from Amscope and received it just a few days ago.
(The "Squint" in me couldnt have been happier lol)
Their prices are really the best that I have found

My New Scope

Good Luck in your search :smile:


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: EatShiitake]
    #13995117 - 02/20/11 11:30 AM (13 years, 13 days ago)

What is the best option for illumination? Someone was saying that halogen will burn when looking at live mycelium? Will a tungsten bulb do the same? Great thread thanks everyone.:thumbup:


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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: pepper]
    #14670195 - 06/25/11 12:14 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Sorry for the necromancy, but what do you all think about
this microscope:

http://cgi.ebay.com/40X-1500X-Trinocular-Microscope-w-Kohler-Illumination-/170658476292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc09b104

I am thinking about getting one.

Thank you,

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Javadog]
    #14670205 - 06/25/11 12:16 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

:thumbup: thatd be a good one

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Lernx]
    #14671126 - 06/25/11 04:04 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

I suppose that a trinocular form would be useful for
attaching a camera.

Is this recommended?

This one looks useful: http://store.amscope.com/t490b-3mt.html

Take care,

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Javadog]
    #14672319 - 06/25/11 09:05 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Quote:

Javadog said:
Sorry for the necromancy, but what do you all think about
this microscope:

http://cgi.ebay.com/40X-1500X-Trinocular-Microscope-w-Kohler-Illumination-/170658476292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc09b104

I am thinking about getting one.

Thank you,

JD





That is a great microscope, and not a bad price for a new scope with kohler illumination.

Seller looks solid too, I'd buy it.  The true Kohler illumination will give you better resolution than the Amscopes and others without it, if you adjust it properly every time you switch objectives.

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Re: Microscope suggestions? [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
    #14672352 - 06/25/11 09:13 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Thanks Alan!

I was looking at an Amscope too.

Take care,

JD

P.S. It is now on my watchlist.


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