Hey!
I am really interested in photomicrography as a hobby. I need help getting started with my first microscope.
I am planning to buy a LOMO trinocular soon. I know little about microscopes and cameras though. I also need to buy a new digital camera and so I'd be glad if any one can suggest a good digital camera that goes with LOMO trinocular and also what model to choose from the three: TMH4-BF - V, F and E
What else do I need to get started? I am ready to spend up to $1500 for a microscope including the camera. Please help. Thanks in advance. If you could suggest a better microscope (new), please reply.
- Jai
Help Me Get Started Please!
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Glad to have you aboard, Jai
Everybody here knows I'm a fan of LOMO if you are looking to buy a new 'scope. KenV just bought a new LOMO with phase contrast. Check to see how he likes his. I would gat the model that has the sliding 23mm tubes (I forget the model number). I think it would be easier to make the camera parfocal with the viewing objectives. You might do as KenV suggested and email Mark Levitin at Optics Planet.
As far as cameras go, Steve West uses a Nikon 4500, Charles Krebs uses a Canon 10d, KenV uses a Rebel 300D, and I will soon be using a Canon G3. You might talk to each person to get an idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each camera to help you make up your mind.
You've come to the right place for help, Jai.
Everybody here knows I'm a fan of LOMO if you are looking to buy a new 'scope. KenV just bought a new LOMO with phase contrast. Check to see how he likes his. I would gat the model that has the sliding 23mm tubes (I forget the model number). I think it would be easier to make the camera parfocal with the viewing objectives. You might do as KenV suggested and email Mark Levitin at Optics Planet.
As far as cameras go, Steve West uses a Nikon 4500, Charles Krebs uses a Canon 10d, KenV uses a Rebel 300D, and I will soon be using a Canon G3. You might talk to each person to get an idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each camera to help you make up your mind.
You've come to the right place for help, Jai.
Tom Webster
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Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
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Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!