I agree with Brett regarding the Nikon scope.  We've used both the E1000 and
the E800.  I've also used the Zeiss Axioplan and Axiophot for image
analysis/image capture but find the Nikon optics comparable to the Zeiss.
We use Kodak/Nikon digital cameras for image capture (for publication
quality images) and Dage digital camera for image analysis that the Nikon
scopes facilitates without modifications.  The 0.5x objective and stage are
excellent if you require that low a magnification.


> ----------
> From: 	Connolly, Brett[SMTP:brett_connolly@merck.com]
> Sent: 	Thursday, August 17, 2000 8:57 AM
> To: 	'HISTONET'; 'Su, Phy-Huynh'
> Subject: 	RE: Image Analysis
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> > ----------
> > 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.
> > 
>