XZY Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hello I am looking to purchase a dissecting microscope to view my fossils. Any recommendations as to which brand / model. I would like to capture images on my computer as well. Budget is up to $500 ( maybe this is too low to get anything worthwhile?) Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 There have been a few good discussions on the forum regarding buying scopes. Search the forum atthe top of the page type 'microscope advice' and select forums to search good luck It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZY Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks squali. I had a look and there is some good info there. I have selected 2 models and am asking for feedback. The thread is in Fossil Preparation.........perhaps you can offer some advise ! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleecan Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Get one that has variable zoom and get a Boom stand! PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I could only recommend whatever pleecan says. There are some great posts related to microscopy and photography if you search under members It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcox Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Found this AM Scope with 20 & 40x optics with an electronic eyepiece camera & software for $250 on ebay. Fast shipping and easy to setup software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I agree with pleecan 100% ... the two most important aspects of a binocular microscope for doing what we do are the boom stand, and the variable zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZY Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks everyone ! Its on order - should be here this week..........boom stand and variable zoom are there D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarqusandDad Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Celestron makes a nice portable USB digital micro that is light and easy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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