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Lucidas are commonly used for science illustration.  There are several 
places in the country where you can get refurbished Microscopes and 
Lucidas at reduced costs, check archives for the references.  Search 
subject lines containing "Microscope", "Lucida", "Greetings", "stereoscope"

Wild is one of the most respected, but there are other good ones.

Britt

Emily Feinberg wrote:
> Hello - I was wondering if any of you can give me some information 
> about Camera Lucidas.  I am new to this listserv and was wondering if 
> any of you use them to make accurate scientific illustrations. 
>
> Is using a camera lucida common? if so could you recommend brands?
>
> thanks!
>
> Emily Feinberg
> Master of Arts student in Earth Sciences
> Department of Earth Sciences
> Syracuse University
> Syracuse, NY
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