Some Leicas, at least, have magnification knobs that operate in either a stepped or zoomed fashion, depending on whether or not you engage the ratchet mechanism. You can switch back and forth at the press of a button. Very useful.<div>
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<div style="word-wrap:break-word">Hi All: <div>I hope everyone is weathering their storms with success. </div><div><br></div><div>Do you have any advice for purchasing a microscope? I&#39;ve always wanted one, and I am starting to search.</div>
<div><br></div><div>I want it mainly for looking at insect and plant parts. Is there a magnification that I should concentrate for. </div><div>Don&#39;t need an electron microscope&#39;s detail.</div><div><br></div><div>Any preferred places to purchase?</div>
<div>I have a BioQuip catalog, need to pull it off the shelf.</div><div><br></div><div>I like investigating the world, and just a practical scope that is not super expensive. I don&#39;t work for anybody, so this is my own expenditure.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Contact me off list if you like, and/or don&#39;t want to clog up the listserv.</div><div><br></div><div>Many thanks,</div><div>Linda</div><div><div>
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