Title: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 14, 2016, 08:44:31 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 14, 2016, 08:44:31 PM
My wife's wants to get me a microscope for Christmas,she just don't know it yet😉. Any suggestions on what to get and where I need to direct her.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Acott on October 14, 2016, 08:47:55 PM
Post by: Acott on October 14, 2016, 08:47:55 PM
There's a joke to be made here somewhere...
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 14, 2016, 08:54:12 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 14, 2016, 08:54:12 PM
:D t'is for yeast, honest.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Will_D on October 14, 2016, 10:25:34 PM
Post by: Will_D on October 14, 2016, 10:25:34 PM
You need to spend about 500 "HerselvesShekkles" for a decent scope.
Btw: just checked current exchange rate and €1 is about 1 HsS (as above)
Google Microscopes India for some 1/2 decent 'scopes.
Btw: just checked current exchange rate and €1 is about 1 HsS (as above)
Google Microscopes India for some 1/2 decent 'scopes.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 08:46:13 AM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 08:46:13 AM
Adverts.ie is always worth a look. They have some decent bargains in microscopes from time to time.
Don't forget to factor in a haemocytometer a decent one will cost you about a ton.I don't know how well the cheaper ones work out.
Don't forget to factor in a haemocytometer a decent one will cost you about a ton.I don't know how well the cheaper ones work out.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 01:21:53 PM
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 01:21:53 PM
Quote from: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 08:46:13 AM
Don't forget to factor in a haemocytometer a decent one will cost you about a ton.
A wha?
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Eoin on October 15, 2016, 01:26:17 PM
Post by: Eoin on October 15, 2016, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: CH on October 15, 2016, 01:21:53 PMQuote from: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 08:46:13 AM
Don't forget to factor in a haemocytometer a decent one will cost you about a ton.
A wha?
Cell counter.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 01:43:08 PM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 15, 2016, 01:43:08 PM
A fancy slide which has microscopic lines cut in it like tiny graph paper. Haemocytometer because they use it to count blood cells, we use it to count live and dead yeast cells. You stain the yeast sample with methylene blue (available from fish pet shops) the dead cells turn blue and the live ones remain clear, or at least that's the concise description.
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Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 15, 2016, 04:26:39 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 15, 2016, 04:26:39 PM
To help inform on what to look for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3JTsIpxQz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3JTsIpxQz4
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Will_D on October 15, 2016, 06:22:33 PM
Post by: Will_D on October 15, 2016, 06:22:33 PM
I seem to remember buying 3 and I certainly didn't pay €300!
I see some come with a one year guarantee (excluding breakage) - how on earth can a etched/graduated big microscope slide wear out?
I see some come with a one year guarantee (excluding breakage) - how on earth can a etched/graduated big microscope slide wear out?
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 06:31:02 PM
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 06:31:02 PM
I want to know what's he's counting 
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: pob on October 15, 2016, 06:40:44 PM
Post by: pob on October 15, 2016, 06:40:44 PM
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Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 07:04:52 PM
Post by: Leann ull on October 15, 2016, 07:04:52 PM
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Beerbuddha on October 17, 2016, 11:56:37 PM
Post by: Beerbuddha on October 17, 2016, 11:56:37 PM
Keep us updated as I'm interested in this myself when spare cash is available.
I had a sample of yeast from my fastfermenter tested as above.... it was 5 weeks in the fridge. 50% dead so I reckon u loose 10% per week but I'd like to be able to check myself at home.
I had a sample of yeast from my fastfermenter tested as above.... it was 5 weeks in the fridge. 50% dead so I reckon u loose 10% per week but I'd like to be able to check myself at home.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 18, 2016, 12:17:07 AM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 18, 2016, 12:17:07 AM
There's a really good app for counting cells available only for Apple devices. It's called HemocyTap. I had it before I changed to Android. I'll have to wait until they make an Android version.
http://www.hemocytometer.org/2013/04/25/hemocytometer-app/
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Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: johnrm on October 18, 2016, 07:03:49 AM
Post by: johnrm on October 18, 2016, 07:03:49 AM
@bb, was that on a usb scope? What model/magnification?
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Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Beerbuddha on October 18, 2016, 04:48:26 PM
Post by: Beerbuddha on October 18, 2016, 04:48:26 PM
Neighbor did the cell count so no idea on that John. Hence intarest on Dempseys post.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on November 02, 2016, 05:44:16 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on November 02, 2016, 05:44:16 PM
I am peeking at this one at the moment, whats the thoughts, http://www.adverts.ie/telescopes-binoculars/campus-1000x-biological-binocular-microscope-konus-5306/6051662
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Will_D on November 02, 2016, 07:51:55 PM
Post by: Will_D on November 02, 2016, 07:51:55 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 06, 2016, 01:20:55 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 06, 2016, 01:20:55 AM
What about this one,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007DJZEFC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=brewingviking-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007DJZEFC&linkId=4fa033f0d562f66d5626a450f4497eab
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007DJZEFC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=brewingviking-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007DJZEFC&linkId=4fa033f0d562f66d5626a450f4497eab
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2016, 10:54:00 AM
Post by: Will_D on December 06, 2016, 10:54:00 AM
Max mag is 600 and it looks like you have to change one of the objectives as there are only 4 on the turret!
Also digital mag is not really the best!
Celestron is a recognidsed make (mainly telescopes)
Not overly impressed.
How are you getting on with "hunt the yeasties" what mag do you find best for counting and health checking?
Did you get the USB camera working?
Also digital mag is not really the best!
Celestron is a recognidsed make (mainly telescopes)
Not overly impressed.
How are you getting on with "hunt the yeasties" what mag do you find best for counting and health checking?
Did you get the USB camera working?
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 06, 2016, 11:46:37 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 06, 2016, 11:46:37 AM
Working away,cannot get the camera to link with the PC :(, able to count cells but find that trying to use the two eyepieces awkward so closing one eye and peeking ;D. Also find the 20X not as clear as the 10X ocular.
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 02, 2017, 01:51:43 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 02, 2017, 01:51:43 AM
After being fooked about by the Indians (p.s. john Wayne was right),I have bitten the bullet and bought these,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002CWLMSS/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_13_w
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Minigrab-The/dp/B001JI4VNY/ref=pd_bxgy_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=95R41H2DC4N20W6DSW2A
will be doing a review on same soon. ;)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002CWLMSS/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_13_w
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Minigrab-The/dp/B001JI4VNY/ref=pd_bxgy_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=95R41H2DC4N20W6DSW2A
will be doing a review on same soon. ;)
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 02, 2017, 01:54:23 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 02, 2017, 01:54:23 AM
Don't ever buy from this crowd as they will take your money and lie through their teeth that they really did send it. Finally got my money back.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141936435150
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141936435150
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2017, 05:05:20 AM
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2017, 05:05:20 AM
If it looks too good to be true...
Title: Re: I need a microscope
Post by: Beerbuddha on April 04, 2017, 11:31:38 AM
Post by: Beerbuddha on April 04, 2017, 11:31:38 AM
Hi Dempsey any update on your purchase ? :)