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Old 19th Apr 2020, 8:35 pm   #21
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Default Re: Quad lens - what's it for?

On checking my screw thread book, the standard thread for microscope objectives is 51/64" x 36tpi, Whitworth thread form. The standard "D" mount as used for older 8mm cine cameras is 5/8" x 32tpi, Unified thread form. "C" mount is 1" x 32 tpi., Unified form.

51/64" = 20.2mm approx, and 5/8" = 16mm approx, so measuring the bore should indicate if the lenses are standard microscope or cine, or something completely different.

Low power microscope looks more likely from the latest photos.

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Old 19th Apr 2020, 9:39 pm   #22
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Ok guys,
Thank you. It’s at the shop, but next time I’m there I’ll bring it home and take some measurements.
Vy interesting!
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Old 19th Apr 2020, 10:20 pm   #23
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The small apertures mean more depth of field, but a dim image, so bright illumination is needed.

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The small snout at the front with an internal thread is an interesting feature.
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Old 20th Apr 2020, 8:38 am   #25
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Mount for a ring of filters/polarisers?

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6, 9, 13, 17.5 may be the focal lengths of the lenses.
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