Microscope Recommendation

[Thor2j]

Looking for a microscope that I can hook to my Canon Dslr . Don't want to get too crazy on price but don't want El cheapo either. Looking to photograph critters, diaroms, etc...

 

[djrice69]

Check out keyence

 

[Thor2j]

Check out keyence

10k would be what I call getting a little crazy but thanks anyways.

 

[mcarroll]

Bump.

Do you already have a standard scope? What kind?

 

[Thor2j]

Bump.

Do you already have a standard scope? What kind?

I got nothing

 

[twilliard]

There are so many choices out there
http://www.amscope.com
You have to do a little digging as to how you want to approach it.

 

[mcarroll]

I think you might have to have a little background in scopes to know how you want to approach it.

I definitely need a recommendation.....or to just take what I can find on craigslist.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/sss?sort=rel&query=microscope

Even there, it's a ton to choose from if you don't really know what you're looking at.

For example, this toolmaker's microscope looks way cool for $100, but I have no idea if it would be usable:

Is something like this better though, or would I be better off with a lower power?

"OMAX 40X-2500X Lab Binocular Biological Compound LED Microscope with 3D Mechanical Stage and Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focusing Knob"



This looks similar, but different:

"LW Scientific Achiever Stereo Microscope....Dual 10x wide field eyepieces..."


There are also a range of student and toy microscopes in that same craigslist search that I've seen mentioned or recommended here or on the other forum before...should I start there?

Thanks for any pointers!!!

 

[twilliard]

The 2500x omax may be a good catch if the price is right and the optics have been taken care of.

 

[mcarroll]

@Thor2j Check this out for $180:
"...Third tube is suitable for mounting a camera for snapshots or viewing on a video monitor or computer...."
http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pho/5701150676.html

Find one like that local, or reach out to this guy!

 

[Thor2j]

@Thor2j Check this out for $180:
"...Third tube is suitable for mounting a camera for snapshots or viewing on a video monitor or computer...."
http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pho/5701150676.html

Find one like that local, or reach out to this guy!

Thanks