I just bought a used Zeiss OPMI 1 and need a stand. I am currently using a Leica GZ-4 with a boom stand that i like. Is there any way to convert the boom stand? If no, what is a good setup or what stand and adapter comb do i need?
Recommended Stand for OPMI 1
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in the military i used to hear, "improvise, adapt, & overcome." sounds like it's quite possible to adapt such a piece to suit yer needs.
Aventuraal
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Are you looking for a bench-top stand or the free-standing one in the picture above?
Aventuraal
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There is a bench-top stand made for the OPMI, but it's designed for lab -type work with short (125-150mm) final objectives. What is the focal length of the final objective on yours?
Aventuraal
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That should work fine, mine is 200 mm and I have a comfortable amount of space to work in. You would gain a lot of flexibility if you have it on a Zeiss floor stand; easy height adjustment, for one, as well as more flexibility in positioning; they are rock solid. They turn up every so often on EBay, you could watch for medical equipment liquidators. I would also suggest you get rid of that 45 degree mount (if you haven't already); I had one and found it so limiting I sold it almost as fast as I bought it. Here is a link to one on EBay (which I used) that is much more versatile, allowing you to level the scope from right to left. It's a pretty good price for it, too......in today's market.
If you are feeling flush, here is the mount I use, it allows various preset angles from front to back, in addition to the motions of the previous one. It makes positioning is extremely easy and stable. It is a bit pricey, but you won't regret the expense.
I don't know what eyepieces you have, or the length of the eyepiece tubes, but Zeiss has a chart of magnifications that you achieve with various combinations of these; it allows you to determine the magnification factor and the viewed area dimensions at any particular combination.
Let me know if you need more. The OPMI is incredibly flexible and can be configured in an array of setups to do just about anything you can think of. I had discussed some of this in previous posts a few years ago, if you want to look them up.
ARW
If you are feeling flush, here is the mount I use, it allows various preset angles from front to back, in addition to the motions of the previous one. It makes positioning is extremely easy and stable. It is a bit pricey, but you won't regret the expense.
I don't know what eyepieces you have, or the length of the eyepiece tubes, but Zeiss has a chart of magnifications that you achieve with various combinations of these; it allows you to determine the magnification factor and the viewed area dimensions at any particular combination.
Let me know if you need more. The OPMI is incredibly flexible and can be configured in an array of setups to do just about anything you can think of. I had discussed some of this in previous posts a few years ago, if you want to look them up.
ARW
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