Okay first,are the following microscope specs adequate?
1. 40x, 100x and 400x magnification levels
2. DIN 10x Wide-Field eyepiece 23mm international standard - with pointer
3. System Length: 205mm (45mm+160mm tube) Height: 375mm
4. 45º inclined monocular head rotates 360º for ease of use when seated or sharing instrument
5. Triple nosepiece has DIN 4x, 10x and 40x coated, 185 mm achromatic objectives, 21mm international standard
6. Spring loaded 40x objective
7. Coaxial coarse (adjustment range 22 mm) and fine (adjustment range 1.3 mm) focus
8. In-base 110V 20watt tungsten illumination
9. 1.25 Abbe Condenser with iris diaphragm
10. Oversized 125 mm x 110 mm stage with vertical movement.
11. Rack and pinion stage control movement
12. Spring-loaded stage clamp for exact positioning of the specimen
13. Dust cover and optic head adjustment tool
14. 100% satisfaction guarantee. 3 year limited warranty.
If not what do I need?
And is $185.00 a decent price for a scope with those specs?
I know I need slides,cover slips and flotation solution.
What else?
And what is the best flotation solution?
Can anyone suggest any good publications or online sources for common reptile endoparasites identification?
Or on basic microscopy?
Sorry so many questions,and thanks in advance for any answers.