WTB Leitz 160mm scope immersion darkfield condenser or dovetail mount piece

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WTB Leitz 160mm scope immersion darkfield condenser or dovetail mount piece

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Dear all, I am looking to buy an immersion darkfield condenser for my 160mm tube Laborlux S (which has the same condenser system as Diaplan). PayPal payment and shipped to Houston area in Texas USA; please let me know my cost.
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Re: WTB Leitz 160mm scope immersion darkfield condenser or dovetail mount piece

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I have one of these dovetails which was taken from a Heine condenser. How much do you think is fair?
Alternatively, just 3D print the dovetail and stick the condenser into it.

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Re: WTB Leitz 160mm scope immersion darkfield condenser or dovetail mount piece

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Macro_Cosmos wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:16 pm
I have one of these dovetails which was taken from a Heine condenser. How much do you think is fair?
Alternatively, just 3D print the dovetail and stick the condenser into it.
Thank you. I don't think the dovetail alone is worth international shipping cost (I was hoping for the Leitz condenser - yes, I have two good immersion darkfield condensers for DIY mount).

And yes, I have a good friend who is 3D printing quite a few items for me, including two copies of this dovetail mount.

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Re: WTB Leitz 160mm scope immersion darkfield condenser or dovetail mount piece

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zzffnn wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:40 pm
Macro_Cosmos wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:16 pm
I have one of these dovetails which was taken from a Heine condenser. How much do you think is fair?
Alternatively, just 3D print the dovetail and stick the condenser into it.
Thank you. I don't think the dovetail alone is worth international shipping cost (I was hoping for the Leitz condenser - yes, I have two good immersion darkfield condensers for DIY mount).

And yes, I have a good friend who is 3D printing quite a few items for me, including two copies of this dovetail mount.
International shipping to Europe costs around $21 which is around 14 euros. Arguably that is cheaper than local couriers sometimes due to our horrible exchange rates.
3D printing should do the trick though. The Heine dovetail has a ring on it, it may or may not be an issue.

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