Microscope magnification

[Guest Freebird]

Hi all you budding scientists. Looking to buy a good second hand microscope on ebay so what magnification do I need for pigeon related checks. Thanks.

[REDCHEQHEN]

x100

x400

is what you will use most

 

the Bresser ones are very good - they should be on sale in Aldi or Lidl before long

[Guest Freebird]

Thanks redchequer. Is there any need for a higher magnification than X400.

[REDCHEQHEN]

The Bresser ones go to x 1200

 

but you need to have a degree in microbiology to find it useful I think !!

[Guest Freebird]

The Bresser ones go to x 1200

 

but you need to have a degree in microbiology to find it useful I think !!

He He! that rules me out then. O.K. I'll do a search on bresser and have a look. Thanks for your advice.

 

 

[greenlands]

I beleive Aldi do a good one now and then.There are two that they do,I think there's one about £40 that's the better of the two , the others about £30.If you do a search the Aldi one's are mentioned somewhere.

Lindsay

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The Bresser ones go to x 1200

 

but you need to have a degree in microbiology to find it useful I think !!

Is this the one or is this a bit too much.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bresser-Digital-LCD-40-1600x-Microscope_W0QQitemZ280385529160QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Equipment_ET?hash=item414847a548&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

 

[ohiogsp]

You only need the high magnification for checking blood. If you arre not going to do that then you are set. Remember alot of ads will say 10x, 40x, lens (objective). Well these are 100 and 400 power lenses because you have to multiply by the eyepiece lense (usually 10x).

[Guest dogeon]

Is this the one or is this a bit too much.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bresser-Digital-LCD-40-1600x-Microscope_W0QQitemZ280385529160QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Equipment_ET?hash=item414847a548&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

thats the one i use its a good one  but mine was cheeper shop around  

 

[Guest Freebird]

Thanks everyone. Think I know what I need now. Will have loads more questions once I get a machine. Cheers.

[REDCHEQHEN]

This is similar to the one I have

but it was only £39.99 at Lidl

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRESSER-1024-X-MICROSCOPE-WITH-USB-CAMERA_W0QQitemZ260463412898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL?hash=item3ca4d446a2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Guest Freebird]

This is similar to the one I have

but it was only £39.99 at Lidl

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRESSER-1024-X-MICROSCOPE-WITH-USB-CAMERA_W0QQitemZ260463412898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL?hash=item3ca4d446a2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Thanks redchequehen.

 

 

[Guest Owen]

I started with one from Brunell and I managed to learn the basics. Then I had one of the Bressner ones from Aldi which was much better. Then I got lucky and managed to get hold of a really good one from America.

For pigeon droppings and swabs you will need a magnification of 40, 100, and 400. You are able to do all you need with these levels of magnification.

Probably the most important thing is to find someone who knows how to operate a microscope to show you how to do it. It is not hard but you need to know what you are looking at. I have shown several people now and they are quite happy using their's regularly. But I do think it helps to keep in constant practise.

I can recommend the courses run by the Vet, David Parsons. I have done four courses in all, three of which were with David. He will show you examples of the various diseases and parasites which allows you to get your eye in. Something that is very difficult if you are on your own struggling with images from a book.

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Thanks Owen.

[pjc]

I started with one from Brunell and I managed to learn the basics. Then I had one of the Bressner ones from Aldi which was much better. Then I got lucky and managed to get hold of a really good one from America.

For pigeon droppings and swabs you will need a magnification of 40, 100, and 400. You are able to do all you need with these levels of magnification.

Probably the most important thing is to find someone who knows how to operate a microscope to show you how to do it. It is not hard but you need to know what you are looking at. I have shown several people now and they are quite happy using their's regularly. But I do think it helps to keep in constant practise.

I can recommend the courses run by the Vet, David Parsons. I have done four courses in all, three of which were with David. He will show you examples of the various diseases and parasites which allows you to get your eye in. Something that is very difficult if you are on your own struggling with images from a book.

 

I think your spot on, we can all look at pictures and then a microscope and a lot would come up with different results.

Do you have any details on these courses?

 

Phil