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I second everything that Zdenek Svindrych has said. This is more than just
a laser. Your learning curve for performing this work will be extensive.

Good luck,
~Gregg

*Gregg Sobocinski*
Microscope Imaging Specialist
University of Michigan, MCDB Dept.
Ann Arbor, Michigan



On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Zdenek Svindrych <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Hi Long,
>
> Is it Coherent CUBE? You may ask Coherent  for a quote. You'll find its
> probably way less than half of the Leica price. But From Leica you get all
> the service and guarantee and minimum downtime.
> For a microscopy facility I'd go for Leica solution.
> If it's my own microscope I'd consider bypassing Leica. But remember that
> you need additional optical fiber, laser coupling and probably some parts
> inside the scanhead. And don't forget the laser control and changes in the
> software settings. So maybe the official way is the only solution for you.
> Replacing the laser is so much simpler than adding a new one...
>
> Good luck,
>
> zdenek svindrych
>
>
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> Datum: 5. 3. 2014 21:16:11
> Předmět: price for adding 405nm laser in Leica SP5
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> Right now we are planning to add 405nm laser line to our Leica SP5 II
> confocal system. I got a quote from the Leica rep but would like to know if
> that is the best price. I wonder if anyone can share your experience/quote
> with me. Thanks.
>
> Long"
>