Hi!
I have microscope experience (in a research lab setting), and I have a background in fine art photography. But I have no experience in photomicrography.
I recently picked up a Diaphot 200 for a really great price. It is clean, everything looks good. But it is missing the power supply. I am also not quite sure what is needed to attach my D7200 body to it once it is up and running.
I've searched for the PCM-1120 power supply and haven't found anything.
Can I use a generic 12V 100W supply? Could I avoid the whole problem by converting it to LED?
As for the camera connection-- do I need a phototube? The microscope has the photo port on the left side (not on the front). I found a Nikon V-T tube but I'm not sure if that is what I need.
Thanks so much for reading. I'm really excited to get this thing up and running!
~Erin
Looking for help with a Diaphot 200
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Ichthyophthirius
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Hi Erin,
Can you post a few images of the microscope? That'll make things easier.
Here is the manual: http://files.lordil.fr/manuel-microscop ... ot-200.pdf On page 39 you can see that a camera is mounted on the side port. Nikon's original adapter used a PL projection lens, but other options might be possible.
The manual describes an alternative by installing a trinocular head but I don't know which models would fit this microscope.
Regards, Ichty
Can you post a few images of the microscope? That'll make things easier.
Here is the manual: http://files.lordil.fr/manuel-microscop ... ot-200.pdf On page 39 you can see that a camera is mounted on the side port. Nikon's original adapter used a PL projection lens, but other options might be possible.
The manual describes an alternative by installing a trinocular head but I don't know which models would fit this microscope.
Regards, Ichty
Hi Erin, welcome aboard!
The best position for the LED will be inside the lamp house at the very same position of the lamp filament. If you want to follow this way we can discuss it later.
Yes, it will work, both AC or DC. Of course you need one with voltage regulationI've searched for the PCM-1120 power supply and haven't found anything.
Can I use a generic 12V 100W supply?
Yes, although it is more complex than adding a power source for the halogen and it has both advantages and disadvantages. Some of us have done it -including myself-Could I avoid the whole problem by converting it to LED?
The best position for the LED will be inside the lamp house at the very same position of the lamp filament. If you want to follow this way we can discuss it later.
Pau