My g/f and i are currently looking for a microscope within the $500 range that is durable, and most importantly has great magnification in terms of clarity. Some microscopes altho in focus, dont always offer the best picture. If anyone has any suggestions i would be very appreciative!!

Oh, very interesting. I too am also looking for a decent microscope, but my friends have just suggested using a laboratory microscope. But i think i understand you feelings, sometimes, we get samples that must be observed urgently and quickly.

ANyhow, you should check out sargent welch, they have some good microscopes.

http://www.sargentwelch.com is their site, but you should order the catelogue, because the ite is alittle bare on pictures and info.

thank you very much; the option with oil immersion for an additional $100.. still its much under my limit, which of course makes me happy but ill be using this as a price reference.

I`de also get one with the option of adding a video camera at a later date. I only have a cheap little 900X optical, but being able to attatch a camera to it and save the pictures to hard drive is a nice little extra

YT2095 said in post # :

I`de also get one with the option of adding a video camera at a later date. I only have a cheap little 900X optical, but being able to attatch a camera to it and save the pictures to hard drive is a nice little extra

 

im sure i would have thought of this after i started culturing bacteria.. thanks for the idea!

YT2095 said in post # :

I`de also get one with the option of adding a video camera at a later date. I only have a cheap little 900X optical, but being able to attatch a camera to it and save the pictures to hard drive is a nice little extra

 

microscope ordered, and yt2095, u need to clean out your pms! i have a couple questions about beginning a chem lab at home id like you to address!!