Re: [ccp4bb] microscope opinions

[James M. Vergis]

Our lab recently purchased a Zeiss Discovery V.20 stereo microscope after 
demoing an Olympus.  We also own a Leica but we aren't happy with the sales 
support (they can't keep a representative in our area) so Leica wasn't 
considered.

In my opinion the optics between the Olympus and the 
Zeiss are both very good and of similar quality  but we went with the Zeiss 
because it had higher magnification, a large base option, and you don't have 
to reposition the body when switching from a high magnification/small 
working distance lens to a lower mag/high working distance one.

I'm 
not sure how this scope compares to the Nikon, when I was researching 
scopes, the Nikon wasn't being considered.  If you are looking for a high 
end stereo microscope I would definitely check out 
Zeiss.

-James

On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:04:00 +0300
 
"Harry M. Greenblatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:&#10;> 
BS"D&#10;> &#10;> Dear All,&#10;> &#10;> Nearly 5 years ago I asked for 
opinions on stereo microscopes.  Our &#10;> choices were between Olympus and 
Nikon.  Mischa Machius was getting a &#10;> Nikon SMZ1500.  Are you happy 
with it, Mischa?  I notice the Nikon  range &#10;>hasn't changed in the 
interim.  Bad sign? Olympus has upgraded  their line &#10;>in the 
meantime.&#10;> &#10;> Any other recommendations?  (We bought an Olympus in 
the end, but we  are &#10;>willing to look at others.)&#10;> This microscope 
is destined to be in 4?, so are there any special &#10;> considerations 
(other than, don't take it out...)?&#10;> &#10;> Thanks&#10;> &#10;> 
Harry&#10;> &#10;> 
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