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i,ve never met a "nikon" i didn't like. compound scopes, binos, cameras, even microtomes. all good stuff
what are you talking about
No offense meant , but frankly it comes down to the glass quality . experience, you mean like compared to other microscopes? It’s all about the glass
Nikon makes good stuff, their camera's etc are well made.
The things that stand out for me are that there is no model number visible in the picture, no dimensions on the objective lens, these are important in searches as you'll want to be able to search for the parts required to make it able to do the work your asking of it, also you can look up general overall reviews for the scope to see if they are holding up longevity wise to use and abuse, this needs to be done before you purchase.
As was stated earlier, lighting is going to be the biggest factor, right after how the unit was cared for in it's working life.
I'm using a used Olympus SZ40 from ebay purchased some years back, are the optics up to a Zeiss or newer high end scope, nope, that said with enough light pointed at the ball vise I can see as well as is needed.
You posted your question on a Friday evening, many people are out enjoying their weekend if weather is permitting, give it some time.
The things that stand out for me are that there is no model number visible in the picture, no dimensions on the objective lens, these are important in searches as you'll want to be able to search for the parts required to make it able to do the work your asking of it, also you can look up general overall reviews for the scope to see if they are holding up longevity wise to use and abuse, this needs to be done before you purchase.
As was stated earlier, lighting is going to be the biggest factor, right after how the unit was cared for in it's working life.
I'm using a used Olympus SZ40 from ebay purchased some years back, are the optics up to a Zeiss or newer high end scope, nope, that said with enough light pointed at the ball vise I can see as well as is needed.
You posted your question on a Friday evening, many people are out enjoying their weekend if weather is permitting, give it some time.
TG............this was on a local selling group for 50.00, I contacted nikon and the best they can do is late 40 early 50's. Probly used for bomb sights. The model is likely smz -10. Needs cleaning...........not an issue as I was trained in the army as a fire control instrumentation tech. The rep from Oh. also said finding a boom stand would not be an issue. Probably a lot of the people here on the cafe were not even born then. For 50......it would worth the risk, awaiting word from the seller. Thanks for the response. Rob
Adder
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I have an old Nikon smz-1b probably from the 70`s. Im happy with it, but compared to my newer Leica,..........As mention before, probably a nice paperweight
Jørn-Ove
Chujybear
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I’ve made Barlow lenses for my scopes before. For a Olympus.. and maybe the other one was even a Nikon.. can’t remember the exact specs, but I think it was a -3 corrective lens from an eye glasses place, fit into a pvc fitting that I reshaped to fit the objective. .. have done the same , just replacing a 2x lenses in a proper Barlow with the .5 equivelant.
I’d say 50 is worth the risk
I’d say 50 is worth the risk
rweigel
Elite Cafe Member
If the scope is that retro (instead of saying old), it might not only need cleaning, but also regreasing. Perhaps you could find a service manual on the web.
Cheers
Ralf
(ditto Olympus SZ 40 from ebay)
Cheers
Ralf
(ditto Olympus SZ 40 from ebay)
rweigel
Elite Cafe Member
When I compare your photo with the images here
than your height adjustement bracket might a a serious crack.
than your height adjustement bracket might a a serious crack.
rweigel
Elite Cafe Member
should read „might have a serious crack….“
is it my iPad or my fingers??
is it my iPad or my fingers??
It does, hence the boom stand..........and light, the obj. is about 6-7.5" so hopefully won't need any one different. Thanks Ralf..............it's exactly the model. I'm stickin with what the rep said SMZ -10 And by the way I give 40 for it
Dave London
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Good scope SMZ was my first one ,still use it for watch work
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