Hi Toine, Have you used microscopes before?
Don Toine wrote: > 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 >> >> > > -- 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
