Bausch & Lomb Microscopes

rmpsrpms

Is there any interest here in Bausch & Lomb Stereo / StereoZoom microscopes? I have a few extras that I've picked up over the years and am looking to sell. Personally I use a Stereo-2 with 15X Ultra-Widefield eyepieces. This gives a fantastic field of view at 30x for viewing varieties. For lower magnifications I use a Stereo-1 with the same eyepieces. This gives a field of view slightly larger than a Lincoln Cent. I have extras of both the Stereo-1 and Stereo-2, plus several StereoZoom-4's available. Most are the older gray-painted ones. The older gray stands had bronze bushings and are very smooth, but I have some newer black stands with composite bushings as well. I can put together a custom setup with a fixed or variable-zoom pod, matching stand, eyepieces of your choice, fiber optic ring lighting, etc. All the scopes I have available are very well-aligned, and the variable-magnification pods maintain focus over the whole zoom range. Cosmetics varies quite a bit as all are used, generally industrial-surplus. All have excellent optics. Figure on the following pricing:

- Stereo-1 or Stereo-2 pod in gray-finish: $40-$60 depending on cosmetics and optics
- StereoZoom-4 pod: gray finish $60-$100; black/white finish $80-$150
- Stands: gray finish $60-$90 depending on cosmetics; black finish $75-$100 (these are B&L "A" Stands, without the trans-illumination base)
- Eyepieces: 10x WF silver body $30-$45; 10x WF black body $40-$50; 15x UWF $100-$150 (all per pair)
- Fiber Optic lighting varies a lot in price, but figure on $70-$150 depending on configuration

So a complete setup would be between $200 - $550.

I also have 0.5x and 2.0x auxiliary objectives that can double your magnification range, though the working distance also varies. I'll add one of these for $50 to any configuration above.

None of the above will get you pictures. You'll need to invest in a microscope camera, which will run you $50 to $500+ depending on resolution and capabilities. There are a lot of cameras available from 640x480 up to 9MP or higher that will interface directly to the 23mm eyepiece tube. Just remove one eyepiece, replace with the camera, and use the other eyepiece to focus and align the shot.

So, would appreciate feedback on the interest level for the above. Or if you have questions, please ask them.

Thanks,

Ray

rmpsrpms

Are the prices too high? Or is no one interested in microscopes? Give me some honest feedback as I am trying to decide what to do with these. I'd much rather sell them to interested forum members than on eBay.

Ray

Blackhawk

I've already got a microscope, but were I looking for one, just reading your ad I'd have a hard time picking out parts to put together to make one. You'd probably have better luck putting a couple together and putting photos of them on here along with a description. Not trying to be critical, heck I might be swayed to replace mine if I had a better idea of what you've got.

TypeSetter

me too! A pic of one put together would interest me as well!

rmpsrpms

<< <i>me too! A pic of one put together would interest me as well! >>



OK, point well taken: "this thread is useless without pictures". Here are 3 setups that I can offer, with a range of prices and options:

Setup1: Stereo-2 Pod, basic 10x WF eyepieces, A-Stand. Use your own lighting (Incandescent, Ott, LED, etc). Price: $160



Setup2: StereoZoom-4 Pod, upgrade 10x WF eyepieces, A-Stand. Again, use your own lighting as above. Price: $220



Setup3: StereoZoom-4 Pod, 15x Ultra-Widefield eyepieces, A-Stand, Fiber Optic Ring Light and Source. Price $475