RHEINBERG Filters Hand Made and Precision Cut For Your Microscope

I'm Mike Shaw, and I've been selling Rheinberg filters all over the world for ten years. You may have seen them auctioned on EBay, or read about them on a blog; heck, you might have bought a set from me. In fact, just Google "Rheinberg Filters" right now. See whose name comes up, and which pages come up to the top of the list. For ten years, I was the only one on the planet who made Rheinberg Filters for sale commercially. But all that's changed now. Why? Because I wrote the book on Rheinberg filters. Below, I'll tell you a bit about it, or you can click here for just information about the book: www.rheinberg-filters.com/Ebook.htm You can learn all about Rheinberg filters on this web site. If you would like me to make a customized set for you, that's fine. But think about making your own filters too!

 

This is a set of Annulus rings. These rings give color to the specimen only - not the background.

 

This is a set of Center Stop filters. These rings give color to the background only - not the specimen.

 

And here's what happens to an ordinary diatom when you use a violet center stop, and a yellow annulus filter.

 

These sets are available in any size- the most common being 32mm for Zeiss standard. Would you like me to make a set for you?

Step 1. Measure your typical filter- such as a daylight blue, or neutral density, and let me know the diameter. Measure as accurately as possible the diameter in mm. Also, it would be helpful to know the maximum thickness your filter holder can handle.

This is a link to my email

Step 2. I will send you a free test set (which you may keep) so we can determine the exact size for your microscope.

Step 3. Once I know the right size filter for you, I will build your complete full color set.

Step 4. When your set is ready for shipping, you can pay with PayPal, and I will ship it to you. Price is $95.00 including handling and shipping to continental USA via Priority Mail. You can send me an e-mail first, or you can add it to your cart here:

 

After you receive your filter set. You can mix and match center stops and annulus rings to give you many color combinations. Here is an example using salt crystals.

And, you can overlay annulus rings to give you different colors as well. In this case, I'm using bi-colored rings to better demonstrate the variety of colors possible.

Above, three bi-colored filters. Below- overlay combinations of the same filters.

 

Are you wondering about the book? Feeling up to the challenge of making your own filters?

The title is: How to Make Rheinberg Filters, for the Hobbyist and Professional

My book won't just tell you how Rheinberg works, and give you a couple of hints about making these very special filters. It's not a book about optics, or light theory, or about microscopy.

I'm offering to you all of my secrets- my suppliers of materials, the tools I use, time saving techniques, how to market your filters, and more. This is a handbook and a start -up business manual as well.

My book not only teaches you how to make filters, but how to set up an E-Business, and I show you how to build a website, and run a profitable home based business.

For the past ten years, I've made filters for universities around the world, for the Mayo Clinic, for professors, industrial scientists, hospital researchers, doctors and veterinarians on every continent, and for amateurs of course as well.

My book is loaded with dozens of photographs explaining every point, every nuance of this art. I could never offer you that with a traditionally published hard copy book. The book would cost as much as a college textbook, or more. You can order right now, or read on about Rheinberg filters.

It is priced right, at only $29.95 More about the book here...

 

 

TESTIMONIAL:

Received the set last weekend and am very pleased! A reasonably priced quality product above and beyond my expectations. I will be using them for years. A great addition to my microscopy accessories. Thanks again! Use me as a reference.

J. Wilhelm

Blue Optical Glass 31.8mm diameter, and 1.33mm thick		Clear Optical Glass 32.6mm diameter and 3mm thick	Clear Optical Glass 31.4mm diameter and 4mm thick
$10.00 incl. shipping		$10.00 incl. shipping	$10.00 incl. shipping
Slightly darker than daylight blue, gives rich natural color		Thick glass can take the heat	Perfect for base illuminator of Lomo Multiscope

Here is an example of Diatoms using an oblique illumination filter. These filters are experimental, and allow only a tiny part of the light beam to hit your specimen at an angle. the result is a 3D effect.

Above is a typical set of experimental DIY/DIC filters.

If you are thinking about ordering a set of filters from me, I'm going to ask you to wait a moment. Sure, I'd like to sell you a set, and maybe a set of DIY/DIC filters as well.

But - did you know that there is a kitchen utensil that is perfect for making Rheinberg center stops?

Did you know that one of the best materials for making high quality Darkfield filters is probably in your basement or garage right now?

Did you know you can make a complete set of Rheinberg filters AND a set of DIY/DIC filters for less than $1.00?

All of this is in my book, plus more.

Included is a Bonus Section where I show you how to build a beautiful wooden filter case. I built and sold two of these cases for over $100.00 each.

And yes, of course, I'm also including bonus material on making Oblique Illumination filters (DIY/DIC). I'll also show you how to make plant press, for preserving leaves and flowers, and there is even a guide to building an objective lens holder.

And I'm going to tell you how to sell your microphotographs on-line, and in fact, how to sell anything on the internet. And while I'm on the subject of microphotography, I reveal the three professional secrets of good landscape photography. It's all in the Bonus Section of my book.

Why am I doing this?

Frankly, I'm getting on in years, and I don't have the kind of time I used to have for making and selling filters. I'm kind of hoping someone else out there might be as dedicated and skilled as I have been, and take over this business for me. I welcome it. That's how I roll.

But maybe you are just curious. You may not want to make and sell filters.

Then buy a set of filters from me, and you can still buy this book to add to your knowledge. The price is reasonable enough so you can own the be-all and end-all book on making Rheinberg filters.

And reasonable is $29.95 More about the book here...

Can your microscope handle Rheinberg Filters? Pictured below is a typical Abbe condenser.

Above, you see a condenser with swing-out filter holder, having a white diffusion filter (just for photo clarity) in the place where your Rheinberg filters will be placed.

Note- you must not stop down your condenser diaphragm. You need as much light as possible, and stopping down interferes with Rheinberg effect. Likewise, you must not stop down your base illuminator field diaphragm. No stopping down below the condenser, or you will lose the effect!

Also - you should not swing in the bottom lens as you would do with lower power objectives. No iris, no swing-in lens allowed.

Below are three examples of the same specimen of Alstromeria pollen. Left to right - Brightfield, blue center stop, red center stop.

Question: What do I do if I'm using a Rheinberg filter with my 2.5x objective, and I can see the bulb or illuminator?

You said I'm not allowed to swing in the bottom lens, which is what I normally would do. What now?

Answer: You will have to use a diffusing filter somewhere below the Rheinberg filter. You might have to place it as low as the base illuminator. Then turn up the wattage.

These are inexpensive plastic diffusing filters. Frosted plastic, they are available 31.25mm and are 3.5mm thick.

Price $2.00. Free shipping on this item in continental USA. Click green button.

Looking for clear acrylic filters? Available in 1.7mm thickness, hard acrylic. Perfect to make Darkfield filters with! $2.00 each with free shipping in continental USA.

For 30mm diameter, click gray button

For 31mm diameter, click white button

I have a limited number of solid colored non-Rheinberg filters for sale. These are 2.6mm in thickness. See below photos. Some people don't have these colors in their filter collection. Available are 10 solid colors: 2 shades of green, 2 shades of blue, pink, 2 shades of yellow, amber, red, and 1 neutral density shade. These are acrylic plastic, not high quality optical glass, but if you don't have some of these colors- it's an affordable way to be creative. When they are gone, they are gone. Two set sizes available. Filters are 3mm thick, so your filter holder must take this thickness. Priced at a closeout price $35.00 per set       Use white button for 29.5mm x 2.6mm set

Want the above in acrylic annulus rings? A few sets remaining.

Set of four Yellow, Orange Green, Blue

Size 32.3mm x 2.5mm thick with center hole 1/2 in.

$34.95 Free shipping in continental USA. Click white button.

Size 30mm x 2.5mm thick with center hole 1/2 in.

$34.95 Free shipping in continental USA. Click green button.

Size 31mm x 2.5mm thick with center hole 1/2 in.

$34.95 Free shipping in continental USA. Click gray button.

 

A black center stop gives you a Darkfield effect. When used in combination with a light blue overlay ring, your subject has a natural color against a black background. See Vorticella below.

Hydra photos taken with green center stop and with violet center stop. Both used yellow annulus rings.

Above Daphnia photo was taken with green center stop, and daylight blue annulus ring.

How did I come up with the price for my book?

Like I said, a book with so many full color photos and diagrams would normally be the price of a college text book, and that's in the $150.00 to $200.00 range.

Yet, I felt that amount might be unaffordable for most people, and then I thought about the price of a set of my custom made filters.

My filters typically sell on EBay for around $100.00 or more. Well if a person can buy my filters for that, why would they buy my book for a similar price?

And even at $50.00, I felt my book might be too high priced for the average person. Don't get me wrong- the book is worth a lot more than $50.00.

But there's a saying: No one ever really pays the price of a book, only the price of printing it.

And since it is an E-book, I'm letting it go at $29.95. I think that's not only fair, but a great deal. In essence, I'm selling my Rheinberg Filter business for that amount.

What?

It's about sharing. Like I said, my dream now is to see someone else take on the challenge of supplying the world with high quality Rheinberg filters.

I am, in fact, encouraging my readers to set up their own business to compete against me. And I'm holding nothing back. You'll know that immediately when you read the book.

Oh. Last thing before I ask you to click the Add To Cart button: You get a 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked, for 30 days.

So, go ahead. Enjoy the world of RHEINBERG filters now.