Don, That's an interesting microscope. I ordered one, including the camera adapter. Thanks for the tip! Toine
On 8/21/06, Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There is a small microscope with a camera adapter available that will be > easier to use and less cumbersome that a couple of big lens. It has a > built-in light source and is not expensive. It's called the 'Trekker' > and you can find it here: > > www.looksmall.com > > You can also find them on eBay for a lot less. I don't know what the > camera fitting is like but I've been thinking about getting one for some > time. It would be perfect for snow crystals, you'd be able to use it > outside with very little messing about. If you're interested I can ask > some of my colleagues who have them. I've seen pictures taken with this > little thing -- not bad at all. There must be reviews on the web. > > Don > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 8/20/2006 4:56:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Still, I'm happy with it because it is a first proof of concept for a > > range of macro subjects I have not dared to explore until now, after > > my success with the snow crystals last winter. > > > > Plankton is usually reserved for microscopy photography in labs. One > > has to collect samples in the field and study them back home. My goal > > was to be able to shoot them on location, using ordinary photographic > > equipment. > > > > http://www.oksne.net/paw/sidacrystallina.html > > > > Next stage will be to explore lighting techniques. :-) > > > > Thanks for looking. > > > > Jostein > > ======= > > Impressive, Jostein, even with graininess. > > > > Marnie aka Doe :-) > > > > > > > -- > Dr E D F Williams > www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ > http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ > 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
