Re: Zeiss oil on Leica microscope

Posted by Christoph Ruediger Bauer on
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Dear all,

We did this in both directions (using oil from Leica on a Zeiss scope and vice versa). If the refractive index of the oil corresponds there seems in our experience no reason not to do this. I think it is more critical to use oil for extended periods after opening as it could degrade through oxidation. For precaution we try to avoid using an opened bottle longer than six months .
Best regards,
Christoph


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Hi Petro

We have been doing this for more than six years without any problems on confocal and widefield systems.

Best regards
Eva

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Hi, list.
I was told recently by a Leica engineer that he encountered many Leica objectives destroyed by Zeiss oil. I was not able to figure out from him if he was pooling my leg (which I think is the case) or was talking seriously.
Thanks.
Petro.