I would HIGHLY recommend a Nikon E1000. Great versatility, ease of use, high
quality lenses, and in our region at least the technical support is nothing
short of phenomenal.

Brett


Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D.
Merck Research Laboratories
Department of Pharmacology
WP26A-3000
PO Box 4
West Point, PA 19486
Ph. 215-652-2501
FAX 215-652-2075
e-mail: brett_connolly@merck.com


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> From: 	Su, Phy-Huynh[SMTP:psu@shctampa.usf.edu]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, August 16, 2000 3:54 PM
> To: 	'Histonet'
> Subject: 	Image Analysis
> 
> Dear Histonets,
> 
> Our reserach department is planning to buy a new microscope to use  for
> both
> fluorescence and light, coupled with good digital camera for fluorescence
> and light, and image analysis.  Our director only wants the best, and has
> till this Friday to get the quotes to write the grant to ask for the
> money.
> So far, ZEISS has given him a quote about $77K.  However, I have heard
> from
> a pathologist that she had a bad experience with ZEISS 4 years ago when
> buying her microscope, image analyzer, and suggested LEICA instead.
> 
> Would anyone have any other recommendations?  Any other satisfied
> customers
> in this field?  Not only good instruments to start with, but excellent,
> timely services down the road.
> 
> Please also provide contact numbers.
> 
> Thanks a bunch.
>