Comments on: New Stereo Zoom Microscope for my Electronics Lab! http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/ Join the resistance. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:30:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jeff http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-5334 Jeff Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:51:44 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-5334 Kevin, The large working distance is very helpful. The biggest downside to a large working distance is that sometimes, especially if the work is sitting on something (like my hotplate), the eyepieces can end up pretty high off the bench. I actually had to buy a better adjustable height lab chair so that I could sit up high enough to use the scope in all conditions. If you post the make/model # of your scope as well as where you found it on ebay, I'm sure that other visitors to the site would find that information very useful. I had a very hard time finding reviews of the import scopes when I was looking at them on eBay. That is what ultimately led me to buying an older domestic model instead. It's great to hear that the import scopes work well, they certainly are affordable. Thanks for your comment! Jeff Kevin,

The large working distance is very helpful. The biggest downside to a large working distance is that sometimes, especially if the work is sitting on something (like my hotplate), the eyepieces can end up pretty high off the bench. I actually had to buy a better adjustable height lab chair so that I could sit up high enough to use the scope in all conditions.

If you post the make/model # of your scope as well as where you found it on ebay, I’m sure that other visitors to the site would find that information very useful. I had a very hard time finding reviews of the import scopes when I was looking at them on eBay. That is what ultimately led me to buying an older domestic model instead. It’s great to hear that the import scopes work well, they certainly are affordable.

Thanks for your comment!
Jeff

]]> By: Kevin Townsend http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-5332 Kevin Townsend Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:58:41 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-5332 The 0.5x Barlow is definately a great move. I really appreciate the 8" working distance on mine, especially if you've got flux spluttering around when your working with rosin-core solder. As for the import models having problems, I bought mine off ebay and couldn't be happier with it. I'm impressed with the optical and build quality, and the only thing I've had to change was adding a bit of lubricant on the shafts so they don't squeek when I move the head around. Couldn't be happier for the price, though, and regularly recommend them to others. The 0.5x Barlow is definately a great move. I really appreciate the 8″ working distance on mine, especially if you’ve got flux spluttering around when your working with rosin-core solder. As for the import models having problems, I bought mine off ebay and couldn’t be happier with it. I’m impressed with the optical and build quality, and the only thing I’ve had to change was adding a bit of lubricant on the shafts so they don’t squeek when I move the head around. Couldn’t be happier for the price, though, and regularly recommend them to others.

]]> By: Jeff http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-5096 Jeff Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:38:55 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-5096 Hi Dan, I ended up buying a 0.5x secondary objective direct from Reichert, who acquired American Optical's microscope line. You can still buy a lot of accessories for the Stereostar microscopes new from this webpage: http://www.reichertms.com/misc.php?productID=52 Thanks for the pointers to other suppliers, this will no doubt help others looking for parts and accessories for AO scopes. At some point I'll be looking to purchase a fiber optic illuminator, so I'll have to give these guys a call and see what they have available. Thanks again, Jeff Hi Dan,

I ended up buying a 0.5x secondary objective direct from Reichert, who acquired American Optical’s microscope line.

You can still buy a lot of accessories for the Stereostar microscopes new from this webpage:

http://www.reichertms.com/misc.php?productID=52

Thanks for the pointers to other suppliers, this will no doubt help others looking for parts and accessories for AO scopes. At some point I’ll be looking to purchase a fiber optic illuminator, so I’ll have to give these guys a call and see what they have available.

Thanks again,
Jeff

]]> By: Dan http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-5091 Dan Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:56:20 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-5091 Try Parts Source (877) 497-6412 or Microscope and Microscope and Microtome Service Co. (800) 647-2101 Try Parts Source (877) 497-6412 or Microscope and Microscope and Microtome Service Co. (800) 647-2101

]]> By: kh6wz http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-2916 kh6wz Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:22:07 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-2916 Jeff - Nice work! You might try looking at Surplus Shed for optical components. http://www.surplusshed.com/ Cheers, wayne KH6WZ, friend of Tony KC6QHP Jeff -
Nice work! You might try looking at Surplus Shed for optical components.

http://www.surplusshed.com/

Cheers,
wayne KH6WZ, friend of Tony KC6QHP

]]> By: Jeff http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 Jeff Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:34:01 +0000 http://mightyohm.com/blog/?p=1029#comment-2864 I'm looking for a 0.5x secondary objective/Barlow lens for the scope. The original for this scope is an AO part# 575. If anyone knows where to find one, <a href="http://mightyohm.com/blog/contact/" rel="nofollow">contact me.</a> Thanks! I’m looking for a 0.5x secondary objective/Barlow lens for the scope. The original for this scope is an AO part# 575. If anyone knows where to find one, contact me. Thanks!

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