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I spent a brief moment with the Zeiss Lumar the other day at a 
workshop.  I'm not sure they have the z-stack software worked out 
yet, but as a completely motorized fluorescence stereo 'scope, it's 
quite impressive.
HTH
Julian

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>Hello,
>I am evaluating macroscopes capable of in-focus stacking for bright
>field and fluorescence applications.  I have looked at the Olympus MVX10
>and the Leica MZ16FA.  The demo Olympus instrument did not have a
>z-motor which makes for a difficult comparison.  I would sincerely
>appreciate any comments on your satisfaction or recommendations for such
>a purchase.
>Thank you kindly,
>Diana
>
>Diana Kittleson
>Strategic Technology
>General Mills Riverside Technology
>330 University Avenue Southeast
>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
>763-764-2330
>763-764-2331 fax


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Julian P.S. Smith III
Dept. of Biology
Winthrop University
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