Zeiss universal rebuild and questions

Nathan Renfro · Post by **Nathan Renfro** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:19 am

Hi all, I recently rebuild a Zeiss universal and upgraded the color to something I like a bit better. Cosmetics aside, the scope is generally in good shape except for the polarized which is delaminates and still on my list to repair. I intend to use this scope for episcopacy DIC work. Does anyone have any spare inko Epi lenses they might want to rid themselves of in a trade or reasonable sale? Also, does anyone have advice on attaching a full frame DSLR to the top of this scope? Any advice would be helpful. I am reasonably handy and have a lot of spare parts to hopefully make some sort of adapter, but any advice or photos of what is needed would be helpful.

Thanks!

grgh · Post by **grgh** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:45 am

Welcome to the 20th century.

Its a personal thing but ill keep mine as is.

you must have found it distracting initially?
so what do you think of it now.

I have been after that Epi head and condenser for ages, like yourself interested
in the Epi-side of things.

Nathan Renfro · Post by **Nathan Renfro** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:30 am

No, not distracting at all. I’ve been planning to refurbish one of these scopes for about 4 years with a “vivid” paint color. Finally found one that was equipped close to what I wanted for a decent price.

I already have an AO 10 with epi DIC, so I’m in no rush for parts, but I think the Zeiss will be much more flexible once finished.

Nathan Renfro · Post by **Nathan Renfro** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:10 pm

Ps- I have an optovar attachment although I’m admittedly am not sure what to do with it if anything and I have a snoot that sits on top of he scope that accepts a relay lens. What I don’t have is the relay lens (any suggestions) and the bits to mount the camera above that. I do t mind to make something, but could use some input on length of tube etc.