Hi, can anyone tell me the advantages of this no coverslip objective over the 'usual, run of the mill' Splan Apo 100X? The idea of being able to avoid using a coverslip at such magnifications appeals. Here's one for sale, there are a few others around too:
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Wouldn't want to spend that kind of $'s if it's not worth it or restricts use.
thanks
Simon
Olympus NC Splan Apo 100x
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Melbourne, Australia
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Biological NC or NCS (no cover slip) objectives are for fairly specialized use with blood smears or other thin cell "smears" (genetics labs). I really can't think of too many other appropriate (biological, transmitted light) subjects.
In materials science and with metallurgical microscopes it is a different story. There are many flat subjects and epi-illumination is the norm, as are objectives designed to be used with no cover glass..
In materials science and with metallurgical microscopes it is a different story. There are many flat subjects and epi-illumination is the norm, as are objectives designed to be used with no cover glass..