We have a 8 position filter turret on a Leice DM6000 scope that we have replaced several times now, and it is necessary again. It seems to wear down from switching between channels when shooting double-labeled fluorescent material. I am wondering if other Leica microscope users have had the same experience, and whether they have replaced the 5 or 8 position turret. I am trying to figure out how common this is for Leica. At ~$3000 each it seems ridiculous to be replacing a major part of the scope every 1-2 years. Would like to hear of other people's experience especially if your scope is heavily used.
We have this microscope since 2 years, have had much trouble with it (it was misaligned and had to go back to factory), now a component in the binocular switching tube needs to be changed, other users had major problems with the screen. Too bad since other wise the microscope is fine.
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