handheld Microscope

[northstaraquatics]

I'm having a senior moment and can't recall the name of the handheld microscope that can be placed against the tank glass and adjusted for view. It was small 2-3" long. I never owned one and was considering picking one up, but all my my searches get too muttled. Most books don't even mention microscopes in the index.

Thanks,
Jon

 

[mattseattle]

Hey Jon,

Do you mean the Ogles Mesoscope?

Here is the URL for it if that is what you are referring to:

http://www.ogles.info/

and if you are going to purchase one you can save 49.00 off by going to this url:

http://www.ogles.info/mailer/index.htm

 

[northstaraquatics]

That would be it. I just didn't realize they were so expensive. I thought they would be in the $150 price range...

Thanks,
Jon

 

[jetaero]

200x magnification with this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...s_1/002-8848446-8729614?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

It's a "kids toy," though it could be somewhat useful.

-Josh-

 

[mattseattle]

That would be it. I just didn't realize they were so expensive. I thought they would be in the $150 price range...

yeah, that is one reason I don't have one yet...it's on my list though especially once the camera attachment is out.

 

[northstaraquatics]

They make this sound like something brand new, but I have seen them some 10+ years ago, perhaps they are under a different name. Not quite as fancy, but a lot more affordable.

Jon

 

[mattseattle]

Well you know how Reef stuff is....

 

[northstaraquatics]

Josh, Cool "toy" at least you do digital with it. But alas, I don't want to remove animals from my tank to view.

Jon

 

[DonW]

Josh, Cool "toy" at least you do digital with it. But alas, I don't want to remove animals from my tank to view.

Jon

You dont have to. The camera is removable frome the base. My kids have one somewhere.

Don

 

[northstaraquatics]

Sounds even cooler for @ $80.00 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7963849&type=product&id=1153337209483

 

[DonW]

Sounds even cooler for @ $80.00 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7963849&type=product&id=1153337209483

Here is a picture from it.

Don