Towards the next level

Have now dipped into the microscopy level to help with identification of Myco species.

This set up (Wessex WSL1 long-arm stereo) is second hand and probably not really powerful enough for purpose.

Tubes & pores are very clear & visually enhanced but we doubt that this 20x set up will be enough to determine spore size & shape.

Would be interested in experience of zoom size required..........Gerrit ?

But as stated in title, this is a move toward the next level of Id.

(sample is Fomes fomentarius found on Birch)

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Tubes & pores are very clear & visually enhanced but we doubt that this 20x set up will be enough to determine spore size & shape. Would be interested in experience of zoom size required...

Sensible buy, this stereo microscope. The next level would be buying a light microscope with oil immersion and an enlargement level of at least 1.000 x, so you can start saving for this and for a complete renewal of your library on mycology too .

Sensible buy, this stereo microscope. The next level would be buying a light microscope with oil immersion and an enlargement level of at least 1.000 x, so you can start saving for this and for a complete renewal of your library on mycology too .

Great

In the short term, I was thinking of looking into changing the 20x eyepieces for perhaps 40x plus ?

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In the short term, I was thinking of looking into changing the 20x eyepieces for perhaps 40x plus ?

David,

That would especially be helpful in studying tiny Ascomycetes, such as Bisporella or Nectria spp. or of the surface of Sphaeriales, such as Ustulina deusta and Hypoxylon spp. and of the pores or spines of Aphyllophorales.

My current savings goal! and weapon of choice, will it suit Gerrit?

Brunel SP500 Infinity Trinocular Microscope

Price: £1,154.16 (Euro 1,350.37) (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Quantity:

Superb trinocular research standard microscope with ISO infinity corrected objectives x4, x10, x20, x40 and x100. Large mechanical stage with rotating circular easy change polarisation option (optional accessory). Electronics allows any input voltage between 90 and 240. Very wide range of accessories. Trinocular 80/20 light split option.

Related products:

1. 35mm photography attachment

2. T2 ring

3. Dark ground condenser - dry

4. Zernike Phase Contrast Set

5. CCTV adapter

Mr Humphries, you are now bordering on certifiably insane

Looks "interesting", though totally beyond my comprehension now.

Mr Humphries, you are now bordering on certifiably insane

 

Looks "interesting", though totally beyond my comprehension now.

How very dare you Sir !

What do you mean bordering ???

I'll have you know, I'm completely & utterly bonkers & have been for quite some time

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Brunel SP500 Infinity Trinocular Microscope

Price: £1,154.16 (Euro 1,350.37) (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Quantity:

Superb trinocular research standard microscope with ISO infinity corrected objectives x4, x10, x20, x40 and x100. Large mechanical stage with rotating circular easy change polarisation option (optional accessory). Electronics allows any input voltage between 90 and 240. Very wide range of accessories. Trinocular 80/20 light split option.

Related products:

1. 35mm photography attachment

2. T2 ring

3. Dark ground condenser - dry

4. Zernike Phase Contrast Set

5. CCTV adapter

Tony,

Unless you're planning on making lots of microscopical photo's, there is a lot of overkill in a trinocular with 35 mm photography attachment, you may have to pay extra for.

I would advise a more basic binocular light microscope with oil immersion, standard objectives up to a total enlargement of 1.000 x and a calibrated measering objective to start with. And did you realize, that once you start using a microscope, you need a lot of extra money to complete your mycological library with ?