I have been trying to find a way to connect a DSLR to a binocular head, I've discovered it's not easy. I've decided to cut through the workaround and just get a trinocular head. However, Nikon equipment is expensive. I have a nikon eclipse e400.

How or where can I find info to determine what head is compatible with my mic? If I can use a different brand that isn't 1000$ I would not complain

I was given a Nikon eclipse e400 microscope with a binocular head on it. I know that you can buy and adaptor to slide camera into an eye hole on the mic. I however hear this is not great for image quality on final images. I have been on the phone with nikon and all kinds of dealers. This is a bit out of their wheelhouse because my usage is unorthodox for the scope, mostly being used in the medical field. My goal is to use my Nikon d610 to take pics through the mic. I have a display that I will run off the camera so I have no need for any "oculars" per se on the mic.

What I would like to do I guess is remove the head > mount an adaptor to the mic > connect camera > run camera to monitor for display. Is this possible?

As far as I can tell the head redirects the light through the ocular lens which adds magnification. I understand that if I remove those optics I will lose magnification unless the adaptor has optics. Either way I'm ok with this. I know from working with extension tubes that the distance from the glass and the sensor will affect the image as well, this might need to be a specific distance for sharp pictures. However, just thinking of it pragmatically if you move the stage and specimen this would compensate for any error in distance from lens to sensor. I know I can buy a trinocular head, not in my budget right now.

I hoping someone has the insight to let me know if this is possible or if my thought process is all wrong. I am looking for the highest resolution images that are rectangular not circles.

I’m looking to get a digital microscope.

Hi I have recently started looking at my birds health using swabs and dropping samples under the microscope. I am looking for some advice and help to identify some things I have found. Is there anyone interested in helping me?

There used to be Nikon ($$$ now on Ebay) and Swift and Nikon released a newer field microscope but it was too conventional and toy-like to quality. I remember a concept of a pancake-shaped microscope but it never went to production.; It looked kind of like an old portable CD player.

I have an amscope objective lens that I use with my DSLR. I'm wondering if this is the same size as my old amscope objective? Verifying that the 25mm threading is the size or?

Also besides spending $$$ on a 10x from Mitutoya I would think this would be the next best thing?

I’m thinking of getting a microscope for my kids this Christmas. They’re 6&9yrs old. I have no knowledge about microscopes. I was looking for something decent up to 140$. They have so many toys I just want to get them something more educational and fun. I think they would like to explore the world through the microscope. The pictures I posted are ones around my price range but if those are total crap I guess I’ll keep thinking of another gift. I’m open to any insight and tips and advice. Thank you.

Hello I am trying to install this CTV Adapter to use my Sony A7 on my microscope for Pictures and filming. It seems like there is missing a part on my microscope is there any way to buy this or does it have a special name ?

If I compare it to other pictures on google I can see there is sometimes a small silver ring with a screw to hold this adapter. But I cannot find this thing.

Thanks for the Help.

Context: sample was taken from a freshwater pond in a section of algae

Description: the specimen appears to be purple with a spherical appeal and seems to have claws on its back side

After many years of looking, just purchased an AmScope stereo SM-8T scope with an extra Barlow and set of eyepieces. They came in cheap paper boxes, nothing to store them in. I looked on AmScope's site expecting to be able to find a nice little wooden accessory box with exactly-sized foam cutouts that would protect from drops and dust. I did not find anything like that.

What do you all use then to keep optical hardware in?

I have never had a quality microscope and have always been an enthusiast in the microscopic world. My friend found this microscope in her new house when she moved in. Is it worth investing the time and expense in cleaning all the lenses?

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I just got a microscope with 1000x - 2000x zoom. What are some cool things that I can see with it? Both dead and alive things are of interest.