Anybody have a Fringe killer or MV filter in Canberra?

[OzEclipse]

Hi,
We are presently evaluating different models of microscopes for purchase at ANU at present. One model, a Leica, has good ergonomics, sharp optics but really obvious & distracting lateral chromatic aberration. We are using it to pick out white microfossils against a black background so it's analogous to looking at the Moon in a dark sky. We otherwise like the microscope much more than others costing much more.

I'm wondering if a minus violet or fringe killer would solve the CA problem? If someone in Canberra has one of these filters they'd be willing to loan us for a day or two we'd really appreciate it. It will be well looked after. The loan will need to be in the next few days, while we have the microscope on loan.

Please PM me or reply to this thread and I'll send you my contact details.

Many thanks

Joe Cali

[AstralTraveller]

Microfossils eh? Fun for the whole family. Wait till they ask whether you can do 8 micrograms. :lol: I trust you haven't given up on corals completely.

I've got a 2" FringeKiller you can borrow if we can arrange transport.

[OzEclipse]

David,

Thanks for that. It's for a new group funded on an ARC Laureate Fellowship, new mass spec - delta and a kiel - no small samples. My job was restructured early this year. I still provide some high level tech support & management to the stable isotope labs - 9 labs split across 2 groups but my main gig now is as Laboratory Manager for the entire research school. I'm responsible for OHS, scientific operations and professional staff career development and training. I'll send you an email or give you a call.

Joe