Search found 88 matches
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:51 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Helicon Tube?
- Replies: 17
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I do not have Helicon Tube, but looking at the picture on their site, it seems that there is a photo sensor that detects flashes going off, so this is one way to get that signal (camera has taken a picture) In looking at the Helicon web site, I can find no manual for the FB Tube, but I infer from t...
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:01 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Helicon Tube?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6409
Helicon Tube?
On browsing the Helicon site, I saw a page on Helicon Tube which is a short extension ring that can automate focus stacking by micro-stepping auto-focus lenses with Nikon and Canon autofocus lenses with a built in motor. It costs US$200 and appears interesting. Does anyone have experience with this ...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:07 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1250
Those are only protective cover glass, not optical elements. No alignment needed. Heat the epoxy with a hair dryer heat and scrape offf the epoxy edges and pry the glasses out. Clean both sides and reinstall with 5 min epoxy or just leave off entirely if you're comfortable with that. This is a chea...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:09 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1250
I tried to clean a fogged stereo microscope by removing those two elements. But they are carefully aligned by the manufacturer and I could not re-align them manually when I tried to put the scope back together. Lou, See the previous post by Choronzon, which is quoted below: "Those are only protecti...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:08 am
- Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
- Topic: Can deconvolution counter diffraction softening?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8759
Comparing the images posted side by side by Rik, I still find the RL deconvolution version better than the USM: clearer detail and less chromatic aberration. Detail fake or not it seems an excellent algorithm. Roger Clark , an astrophysicist with extensive digtal image processing experience, has pu...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:36 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1250
I tried to clean a fogged stereo microscope by removing those two elements. But they are carefully aligned by the manufacturer and I could not re-align them manually when I tried to put the scope back together. Here is some followup on the problem. The image below is a 1:1 view of the original imag...
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1250
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:23 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1250
Advice on Nikon SMZ-1B Stereo Scope
I just purchased a Nikon SMZ-1B stereo microscope on ebay and the overall condition of the scope appears good the the images seen through the scope appear crisp with good contrast. However, I noted some type of fogging on the protective covers at the objective side as shown below. External cleaning ...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Carrying Case For Stackshot
- Replies: 1
- Views: 576
Carrying Case For Stackshot
I have a an extended rail stackshot and am interested in using it in the field with a battery pack. I am looking for some type of carrying case in which I can safely transport the setup into the field. The cardboard box with foam inserts that the unit came with is one option, but not that elegant. I...
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:26 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Attaching a Full-Frame DSLR to a Microscope
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8222
Can I purchase a 'repro' stand or will I have to make it myself? Perhaps I may just get a camera that has the electronic first curtain shutter - do you know of any models offhand that use F-Mount lenses that have that feature any chance? The Nikon D810 was the first Nikon dSLR to have EFCS. My D800...
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:38 pm
- Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
- Topic: Rove Beetle (With WeMacro)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4351
Re: Rove Beetle (With WeMacro)
Sharks wrote:billjanes1 wrote:Thanks, but no thanks. $10 item with $20 shipping and handling. Not a good deal!Sharks wrote:[url=https://flic.kr/p/SgMLo4]
A present came next to WeMacro. But you can buy it from below;
http://www.wemacro.com/?product=specimen-holder
Bill
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
- Topic: Rove Beetle (With WeMacro)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4351
Re: Rove Beetle (With WeMacro)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/SgMLo4] The first real shot with "WeMacro Automated Macro Rail". For those wondering, the device works very well. You can ask questions about the device in comments. Camera: Canon 6D Lens: Mitutoyo M Plan Apo 5x Magnification: 5x Light: 2 Ikeea Jansö 128 Shots Focus Stacking ...
- Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:47 am
- Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
- Topic: 2017 "High Magnification" Macro Setup (Automated)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 20063
Re: 2017 "High Magnification" Macro Setup (Automat
Thanks for a very informative post with great pictures. What brand is your 4 way focusing rail? On looking on e-bay I see many similar items for around US$30, but have no idea of their quality.Sharks wrote:This is the new setup i used to take high magnification macro
Bill
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:48 am
- Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
- Topic: Camera Control Pro2 substitute for MacbookPro
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2495
BTW, when you connect your My guess is that CCP2 is talking to the camera directly, with no more support from Mac OS than basic USB. (That's certainly the way that I'd do it, if I were in Nikon's shoes.) In my research on the internet, I have found that older Mac OS's have worked with Nikon Capture...
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
- Topic: Aperture setting for tube lens
- Replies: 1
- Views: 825
Aperture setting for tube lens
Back when I was doing a lot of photomicroscopy, after setting up for Köhler illumination, I would remove the photomicroscope eyepiece and view the exit pupil of the objective (actually the Zeiss photomicroscope had an Optovar that could do this without removing the eyepiece). I would then close down...