>I think that you are way low. The microscope itself is likely to be close >to $40,000 Canadian (assuming $1.30 Canadian to the US dollar). My guess >is that you are looking at closer to $150,000 - $200,000 Canadian >depending on laser(s) and computers. With a little cut-'n-paste of components, I believe you can get under $50K, of which about 30 is for the optics train. (Unless, of course, I am missing a very large point !) Luck and Regards, (signed) Ed Monberg <[log in to unmask]> -------------------------------------------------- 510-429-1060 Fax 429-1065 LMDC, (Laser & Motion Development Co.) 3101 Whipple Road Union City, CA 94587-1216 FOR A TEXT CATALOGUE: For our Most recent Catalogue of "On Hand" EQUIPMENT: Send empty mail to: <[log in to unmask]> Our web page: http://www.lasermotion.com (Is beginning to take shape!) Our e-mail: [log in to unmask]