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So I realize I'll have to get a microscope at some point. I also realize you can spend between $20 and $1000 as a range. Currently, I have a $20 one I bought my kids when they were small. I do not plan on using it. I am not afraid to spend money on this, so disregard cost. I just want something that'll do a good job. Also, HOW do you take pics of that which you are viewing? TIA.
 
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A nice microscope would be the Nikon Alphaphot. These are about $900 new but you can find them all day long for about $200-250. Used by medical students for the first 2 years then unloaded. Just something to consider.
 
This is the one I use. I recommend every Reefer get a scope. It saves a lot of guesswork. Plus it’s cool to see all the microscopic creepy crawlies in the tanks!

 
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Tcook said:
A nice microscope would be the Nikon Alphaphot. These are about $900 new but you can find them all day long for about $200-250. Used by medical students for the first 2 years then unloaded. Just something to consider.
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Looked into. You're right. $200 to $250 all day. There are quite a few very nice scopes out there. And I NEVER considered an actual hookup for a camera phone. I am constantly amazed at what is considered Usual and Customary technologies. I'm still stuck in the past about 40 years!
 
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Looked into. You're right. $200 to $250 all day. There are quite a few very nice scopes out there. And I NEVER considered an actual hookup for a camera phone. I am constantly amazed at what is considered Usual and Customary technologies. I'm still stuck in the past about 40 years!
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You can add a cell phone adapter to one of the ocular tubes. If you really get into it you can pick up a trinocular head for about $150. The lenses that come with the alphaphot are decent quality too.
 
I got this one on sale for less than $300 last fall:


It came with a usb camera that fits in place of one of the eye-pieces.

I'm not much of an expert with microscopy, but as a plug-n-play system it seems to work well.
 
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RoanokeReef said:
This is the one recommended by the Dino Support group on Facebook -
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rhitee93 said:
I got this one on sale for less than $300 last fall:


It came with a usb camera that fits in place of one of the eye-pieces.

I'm not much of an expert with microscopy, but as a plug-n-play system it seems to work well.
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Neither hyperlinks worked for me. Do y'all show a valid path?
 
Both links working here but I've clicked others links and they are hit or miss lately - search for this B00VTUD8GS . I use my iPhone held up to eye piece to than take videos and pictures. However a phone adapter is really cheap for it.
 
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I'd suggest the Amscope as well. Solid microscope and all you would need. You'll find them usually used in classrooms.
 
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AmScope - 40X-2500X LED Digital Binocular Compound Microscope with 3D Stage + 5MP USB Camera​


I can't get it to work now. The above text pasted into the amazon search bar will probably get you there. Sorry...
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RoanokeReef said:
Both links working here but I've clicked others links and they are hit or miss lately - search for this B00VTUD8GS . I use my iPhone held up to eye piece to than take videos and pictures. However a phone adapter is really cheap for it.
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Worked great. Thanks a lot! I truly appreciate your collective patience with this old man!
 
This is one I have gotten. It has two features one for long distance so I can count pods etc for density checks and another for high magnification for $190

 
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You can get a used American Opticals very cheaply on eBay. I bought a Series 10 trinocular in great shape and showing no wear with 4 decent lenses for less than $200. Very sturdy and heavy built, I am very happy to have it. When new, they were around $2K in 1970-es money
 
I bought this one

And an eyepiece adapter for my phone

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SWIFT SW350T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Compound Lab Microscope with Wide-Field 10X and 25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Abbe Condenser, Camera-Compatible https://a.co/d/bI5bLzw
 
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