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by dhmiller
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 443

Re: Advice Needed

Thanks for your note, Pau and for the helpful information. As noted elsewhere, Scarodactyl is going to see what can be done regarding my goals for the scope when he has a look at it shortly. I appreciate your input.
by dhmiller
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 443

Re: Advice Needed

Thanks much, Chris. "If this is the stand I saw portions of ..." Indeed it is. As he noted, Scarodactyl has offered to help with the modifications. My question was/is whether I can get this scope to the point I would like it for the variety of purposes I'm hoping for, which include polarized light, ...
by dhmiller
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 443

Re: Advice Needed

Thanks, Chris. For the crystalized/polarized chemicals, I also need to get a retarder into the image train, as this gives me lots of options to adjust color. And darkfield is also really handy (as is EPI), but I don't know if I can manage all of those as well. Plus, I need the light source to be awa...
by dhmiller
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 443

Re: Advice Needed

"polarised light" Thanks for the note. Well, not quite that simple. I want to set up the Olympus for a variety of tasks that include polarized light for the crystals and reflected light for other subjects. So I'm trying to determine if it will be more expensive to mod the Olympus properly or to look...
by dhmiller
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 443

Advice Needed

I've got a set of Mitutoyo objectives that I use with an adapter on my DSLR when I am stacking (most often bugs). I'd like to be able to use those same objectives with a trinoc microscope so I can photograph crystalized chemicals under polarized light... my current Motic POL 310 does a nice job, but...
by dhmiller
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Automated focuser for stacking - Olympus STM
Replies: 1
Views: 511

Automated focuser for stacking - Olympus STM

I just bought a used Olympus Measuring Microscope Model STM and would like to find a way to automate stacking. I've tried a Micromate, but would prefer to learn of alternatives. Thanks for any suggestions.
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by dhmiller
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash
Replies: 39
Views: 6634

Re: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash

"Thanks very much for the replies. Craftcloud crashes repeatedly??"

New browser, working fine now. Very good prices, so all set. Thanks for the tip!
by dhmiller
Tue Dec 14, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash
Replies: 39
Views: 6634

Re: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash

Thanks very much for the replies. Craftcloud crashes repeatedly?? Just hoping to find a place to get some flash diffusers printed. Let me know if anyone wants the job (for a fee, of course). https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d0yew97omnfff5s/AAA_P56mGI79qR7HQiEab0t4a?dl=0 System error occured System Error E...
by dhmiller
Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash
Replies: 39
Views: 6634

Re: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash

I've been looking for a good source to print these. 3D Hub is now "Hub"and wanted $90 to print just one of the smaller ones - they require a $50 surcharge for some reason. Found another site and they ask what Process to use - DLS, DMLS, etc, and what material EPU, SIL, etc. What would you recommend?...
by dhmiller
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash
Replies: 39
Views: 6634

Re: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash

Very definitely interested and thanks for the tip about a good source for printing. I would be interested in designs that would work with a microscope objective, which is what I tend to use most. Are you building these mostly for camera lenses?
by dhmiller
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash
Replies: 39
Views: 6634

Re: Some 3D printed accessories for the Godox TT350 flash

These look great. Would you be interested in selling some?
by dhmiller
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Focus stacking a live and active BMSB
Replies: 8
Views: 4565

Re: Focus stacking a live and active BMSB

These particular critters are not nice guys. I have no problem terminating them: Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive bug that is a serious pest of fruit, vegetable, and other crops. It also becomes a nuisance pest of homes as it is attracted to the outside of houses on warm fall days in...
by dhmiller
Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Lens support
Replies: 6
Views: 1062

Re: Lens support

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm seeing expensive, industrial -looking idler rails with a Google search - is there a product you know of that would be the right fit for this setup? Not sure exactly how to mount it. but then again, not sure exactly what it is. I also use shorter lenses (Laowa 2.5 - 5x...
by dhmiller
Wed Oct 06, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Lens support
Replies: 6
Views: 1062

Lens support

I'm using a Nikon 200mm f/4 lens as a tube lens on my system and would like to have some type of lens support to lessen the weight on the camera mount. Does anyone know of a product that would work in the attached configuration? Thanks for any suggestions.
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by dhmiller
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Nikon El-Nikkor 50mm F2.8(N)
Replies: 1
Views: 786

Re: FOR SALE: Nikon El-Nikkor 50mm F2.8(N)

Interested in 2.8n only. What might shipping to the US (08525) be?