Welcome everyone!

This is a forum for amateurs and hobbyists interested in using the microscope for direct observation of objects too small to be observed by the naked eye. Our stated purpose is to encourage people of all ages to join or start a microscopy club, become involved in school or community workshops, and to promote amateur science projects.

On this group you'll find help and information on buying or building microscopes, so if you don't already own an instrument join us anyway and get started regardless of your budget.

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- Us “Micro-Hookies” – People Hooked on Microscopy Just like Robert Hooke and Leeuwenhoek!

MICROSCOPE OF THE MONTH

Zeiss GFL Pol microscope with a full set of Zeiss Pol centering objectives (and one Nikon 60x Plan P). The Zeiss GFL is one of the most famous and successful of the Zeiss microscope lines of the past. With numerous add on components and accessories, these versatile scope found their way into research labs and doctor offices around the world. Frustrations surrounding acquiring a Zeiss trinocuar head forced me into adapting a Nikon S Pol trinocular head to the scope. This was easily accomplished by fitting a Zeiss dovetail (from a donor head) to the unused Nikon head mounting plate. The Nikon head mounting plate was drilled and tapped to allow for securing of the Zeiss dovetail. The result, a very functional trinocular pol scope that doesn't look half bad. The sloping contours of the Nikon head complement the curves of the Zeiss frame. In addition the adjustable photo port on the Nikon head is an improvement over the fixed tube of the Zeiss trinocular units.