Diavert set up for Photomicrography
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Leitz Diavert, standard configuration
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Leitz Diavert, standard configuration
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Fitting a Higher Numerical Aperture Condenser
The Diavert is an inverted microscope which I obtained via eBay to replace a DIY instrument that needed replacement. Inverted microscopes are generally intended to be used with low resolution long working distance objectives. Leitz do provide an add-on condenser enabling higher resolution objectives to be used, but as I could not locate (or afford!) one of these, I decided to improvise by fitting my own condenser based upon Zeiss components I had in the scrap box. This would then allow me to use any suitable Zeiss condenser.
Diavert Condenser The real thing
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Improvised mounting Constructed from laminated polystyrene card
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In position with macro condenser fitted
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Another view with condenser in place This view also shows that it is possible to fit a Zeiss trinocular head. This was a temporary measure until I purchased a proper Leitz Diavert trinocular head.
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Configuring for PhotomicrographyAmazingly, the fibre optic I use with my flash setup was a snug fit in the Diavert lamp housing (see below), so no modifications were necessary other than acquiring a Leitz trinocular head. The final setup with all modifications and additions is to be seen at the top of this page.
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Fitting of Fibre Optic
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Fibre Optic in Place
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