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Old 05-05-2007, 05:32 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Cross Section of a Musa sikkimensis Seed

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Originally Posted by GATrops View Post
Great shot Bigdog! What type of microscope and camera set-up did you use? I am thinking about getting one for the lab and would welcome any comments/suggestions you might have.

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Richard, I got the particulars from the professor on the microscope and camera. You might laugh! It's quite primitive, according to him. The microscope is just an old Olympus student dissecting scope. The digital camera is an old Nikon Coolpix 950, with microscope attachment. I'm sure there are MUCH better setups available. The lighting was a challenge with this setup. Even with little, bright halogen lights shining right on the seed, it still came out a bit on the dark side.
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