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12/13/2011 18:22

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Hello all!

So I've bought this Zorki-4K set and it came with some mysterious devices, maybe some of you can explain to me what they are because they don't fit the camera in any way.. here are the pictures of the set.

Thanks,
Vlad.


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12/13/2011 21:19

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Hello Vlad!

Pic 1
This set is part of a certain type of microcope and the case has some extra accessories.
The camera and tube goes directly in the microscope part fitted to receive the camera for taking pictures.

Pic 2
The chrome rings are extra diaphragms, and goes directly in camera tube. The cable release with holder is logical for long exposures. the ocular and extra small tube is for a different magnifying. the holder with springs holds the cable release in a different place away from the set not to transmit vibrations when taking pitures.

Pic 3
And the three next pictures shows the most important piece: an ocular with a micrometric device. probably there is a moving reticle made for measurng the specimen seen at a fixed 15x ratio.

The final picture
Shows two replacing lamps and a sun shade put else where in the microscope base.
Everything seems to be part of "Biolam" series of microscopes.

Regards LP


12/13/2011 21:26

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Thank you very much for the explanation Luiz, so if I'm understanding this correctly

1. I have an incomplete kit
2. None of there stuff in the kit attaches to the camera directly but goes onto a microscope itself?

Thanks,
Vlad

12/15/2011 06:09

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Hollo Vlad
see these pages and have a fun on Biolam microscopes
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artsep06/iw-LOMObiolam.html

click in LOMO and see other pages.
Some of the previous articles in Micscape:

LOMO microscope - refurbishing, the use Nye lubricants including links to Nye and other sites of interest.

LOMO microscope - refurbishing, the rotating stage.

LOMO microscope - refurbishing, the oblique condenser.

LOMO microscope - simple LED illumination.

LOMO microscope - different light sources by David Walker.

LOMO microscope - simple polarizing attachments by David Walker.

LOMO microscope - repair of the NA 1.4 oblique condenser by Ted Clarke.

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artoct07/lomo-resource.html

WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE PARTS AND DESCRIPTION OF YOUR KIT.!

SEE ALSO NOSTALGIC PIECES AT:


Compilation of TOE 'Zenith Microscopes and Accessories' A4 data sheets, ca. 1976. 11 Mbytes.

'Zenith Microscopes and Accessories', ca. 1980s. A4 4 page overview of entire range.

TOE 'Zenith Microscopes and Magnifiers' Price list, 1st April, 1985 price list. A4, 4 page.

TOE leaflet 'Zenith Magnifiers and Measuring Instruments' also 'Zenith Naturalist'.

TOE 'Zenith Microscopes UK Catalogue 1996/7'. A4 colour, 12 pages. 5.5 Mbytes.

TOE 'Optical and Photographic Products'. Included for completeness. Shows the 'Helios' binocular and spotting telescope range, Zenith 122 SLR and Lubitel 166U TLR camera. (TOE address when issued: Zenith House, 69 Lawrence Road, Tottenham, London. N15 4TG)


ABOUT MICRO PHOTOGRAPHY:
NOTE: TOE NEVER IMPORTED ZORKI ADAPTERS FOR MICRO PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artoct07/lomo-resource.html

Regards
LP

12/20/2011 16:57

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Of course
but it needs the illumination base and the trinocular head.
The illumination base is needed to supply the amount of light
the trinocular allows seeing at the same time of the camera enabling the picture taking.
Regards LP
PS I believe you will find anothe microscope in better overall conditions.

12/20/2011 20:56

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Excellent! Thanks so much Luiz, this helps tremendously! I will look for this set then! Yes I agree, the one I found is not in working condition, I just wanted to see if it's a right model. the same seller has a working unit for $250.. I am not sure if it's a good price..

Best regards,
Vlad

12/22/2011 16:50

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Vlad
1) of course this FKM have useless electrical contacts
2) This MFN "microskopishieski fotografirovanie nabor" includes an uncommon multiple enlarging converter and you have a "bonus" although the price is somewhat high
LP
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