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MICSCAPE
(ISSN 1365 - 070x)

Image left: A new use for the internals of an old CD drive;
an electronic focussing low power microscope!
Jean-Marie Cavanihac shares his ingenious design.

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Cleaning diatom samples - Frithjof Sterrenburg (Netherlands) presents step-by-step methods of cleaning these popular subjects using techniques and materials suitable for the enthusiast. Also available in downloadable rtf format for printing.

The Tiyoda MKH field microscope - Jay Stanley (USA) presents an illustrated essay of his example of a very practical microscope.

A tale of two cameras - Dan McNeil (USA) shares his experiences of digital photomicroscopy old and new, using the Snappy / video capture and the Nikon D200 DSLR.

DIY: an inverted microscope with electronic focussing - Jean-Marie Cavanihac (France) shares his ingenious design for a low power microscope e.g. for pond life studies using the optics and electronics from an old CD drive.

A close-up view of the 'African Blue Lily' - Brian Johnston (Canada) explores the macroscopic and microscopic potential of this attractive flower.

Repair of the LOMO NA 1.40 condenser - Ted Clarke (USA) shares some practical advice on repairing this condenser, the techniques which may also be applicable to repairing other designs.

Croc the Ciliate and the Little Green Heart - a 'microbial fairy tale' by Wim van Egmond (Netherlands) for the young and young at heart.

Looking at a cactus with the QX5 microscope - Rudolf Baumueller (USA) shows the ease of use and versatility of this popular digital microscope with this exploration of a plant local to him.

Experiments with a simple light source: revisiting an old illumination technique - Ian Walker (UK) uses a small fluorescent tube in a 35mm slide viewing box to recreate the 'edge of flame' technique of Victorians and finds it of benefit for using old microscope optics.

Sub-bench illumination - Paul James (UK) discusses the pros and cons of installing lighting below a bench for microscopes requiring an external lamp and shows a typical design he has made.

How to milk a weed, part II; looking at crystals in plant juices - Richard Howey (USA) continues his illustrated essay showing the attractive crystals that can be studied.

A close-up view of the 'Canadian Thistle' - Brian Johnston (Canada) explores the macroscopic and microscopic potential of this wild plant currently in flower.

Comparing two pairs of Zeiss objectives: notes on the effect of delamination - David Walker (UK) compares the performance both visually and for photo-imaging of two pairs of objectives (25x and 40x planapos) one in each pair damaged by delamination.

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