I've got a couple of quotes regarding a DIC microscope setup, but they are quite expensive, and include Plan Apo objectives. I've spoken to a couple of guys who say that Plan Fluorites are just as good for the purpose of video recording of DIC observations. Can anyone chime in with further informati...

This is what got me interested in DIC microscopy. So I guess they've achieved something - more people are interested in this technology, and the videos they are producing are second to none in terms of quality. Smooth 60fps. I wonder what cameras they are using to get such great video quality and sp...

You can always be a trailblazer and buy one of the dic systems from China. I'm very curious how good they are. Where can these be found? I've had a look but am not entirely sure where they are or what optics they use. It seems they are probably good. But MOTIC have yet to do a DIC microscope. It wo...

Much appreciate that long list of advice you've given. Sounds like it's worthwhile, and $20k is definitely within my budget, but buying used stuff has me wary as I've had bad experiences in the past with used optical gear. Is there a huge difference between the price of a used setup and a brand new ...

I've been wanting to know this for a while now, as I've recently accumulated enough money to be able to buy a decent microscope setup, but still hesitant regarding overall cost, as some have suggested outrageous sums of money for a decent DIC enabled setup. What would I be looking at from the three ...

Wow, that has to be the best image I've seen of detailed radiolarians taken without a coverslip.

I presume these were taken with a 50x mitty?

A6300 is a great APSC camera and it will be easy to find good optics. Also represents good value for money too.

I decided on the A6500. It's a very nice APS-C camera, has a fantastic sensor, and overall good features for the money. The other choice would be to go to the A7III which would almost double the price and not really give me a great deal more performance, where I could invest that money in a rail, ex...

I'm thinking of getting into extreme macro. I was looking at the Canon M50 but wasn't certain whether it had a silent electronic shutter which would make shooting stacks easier. I also considered the Sony A6500. Again I have no idea if this camera has a silent shutter feature. I have access to a tub...

Stunning images.

What equipment was used? That last shot shows quite a lot of compound eye detail even some tiny imperfections of the individual structures.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/sets/72157631847374417/ Seems to have a very cool idea of attaching a flat closeup lens cap in front of the binocular objectives to give 8x (or higher depending on the binocular magnification, typically 8 to 25x). This is supposed to function as a "stereo m...

Absolutely mesmerising.

I've always liked nice DIC images when done right, and this one is top-notch.

That's a very small pollen piece. But the detail is phenomenal.

Is it possible to use the Mitty 5x with the Raynox 150?

Or is there something specific about the 250 with the 105mm tube?

Yep, if you're thinking of buying a mitty on eBay, unless you have a generous return time frame, if you have the right of return, and the appropriate testing equipment/etc, forget it.

Yeah, I was about to pull the trigger on 3 Mittys on eBay. A 2x, 5x and 10x. But now...I'm very hesitant, and have decided not to go through with it. I'll just stick with a 2x or 5x to start with, brand new, and then, if I feel up to it, graduate to a 10x. Saving money is a pain in the proverbial, b...