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- Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:40 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: The Bratcam gets a Mitutoyo tube lens
- Replies: 17
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Thanks, Joaquim! Glad to share, and hope it's useful to somebody. As you observe, I it did seem to be rock solid--I'm using the past tense because I can't resist making it a little bit more so, and making it easier to orient the camera vertically. So right now the assembly is back in the hands of my...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:22 pm
- Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
- Topic: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus with JML 21mm
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2969
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:10 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Focusing rail: What do you use?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 47481
. . . but I've never plopped down that kind of cash ever in my life other than for my Pentax K-7 but thats a DSLR! Bet you a beer that a few years from now, if you add up the cost of all the photo gear you then have (lenses, tripods, flash equipment, etc.), you’ll find that your DSLR represents a s...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:56 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Scarcity of finite objectives
- Replies: 11
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It might be helpful to get specific: Ebay items 380331674847 and 380331674847 are currently available copies of 40x ELWD finite objectives (both offered by the same vendor, whom I've purchased from a couple of time with good experiences). Here is an image from one of the above listings: http://www.p...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:20 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Focusing rail: What do you use?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 47481
Re: Focusing rail: What do you use?
Yeatzee, The StackShot is actually one of the best bangs-for-buck I can think of in the deep-stacking world. I'm amazed at what they are providing for the price they charge. The price may seem large, but it is quite reasonable for what they are providing, at least compared with anything else I've se...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:06 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Scarcity of finite objectives
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3209
Re: Scarcity of finite objectives
Unable to find a Nikon CFI M Plan, 40x/0.5 ELWD objective. . . . . . .It is, however, difficult waiting for some good, high mag glass to come along. MacroB, I'm a bit confused. From the title of this thread, it appears you are looking for a finite 40x objective. But doesn't "CFI" designate objectiv...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:10 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Interesting piece of glass Ilex Oscillo-Paragon 75/1.9
- Replies: 11
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I hear you, Craig--they're painfully dear for me, too. That said, I don't recall ever losing substantial money on a lens--sometimes I buy one second-hand, use it for a while, and sell it--and generally get about what I paid for it, or maybe a little bit more. So I don't worry too much about putting ...
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:54 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Studio Flash Might Be The Budget Option
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5976
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:29 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Interesting piece of glass Ilex Oscillo-Paragon 75/1.9
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4234
There are 'soft' lenses produced for portraits. I am aware of one made by Canon; probably nothing that could not be accomplished in post-production, but they appear to sell reasonably well, so there must be some merit to their capabilities. Craig, an overall soft effect isn't really what I meant to...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:52 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Studio Flash Might Be The Budget Option
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5976
There is always another side of the coin - instant heating of the subject may have a similar effect of generating air currents and moving the subject (or making it twitch by uneven thermal expansion). As in the example of Crookes’ radiometer , yes? Conversely, I have a friend, an acclaimed physicis...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:48 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: The Bratcam gets a Mitutoyo tube lens
- Replies: 17
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Craig, that unit does indeed look nice and compact. I’d wonder, though—since that beam splitter is designed for a tube lens that appears to be of smallish diameter, adds considerable magnification, and is likely intended for small sensors--if it would cover a full-sized tube lens and APS camera sens...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:40 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Interesting piece of glass Ilex Oscillo-Paragon 75/1.9
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4234
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:34 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: The Bratcam gets a Mitutoyo tube lens
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51698
Thanks for once again carefully and clearly documenting your latest addition. The parts list and pricing is particularly helpful as well as the usual clear photographs and discussion. Chris, I much appreciate your feedback. I always wonder about how much detail is wanted—so it’s useful to hear that...
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:09 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: The Bratcam gets a Mitutoyo tube lens
- Replies: 17
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David and Craig, you're very welcome! Glad to provide food for thought. The filter holder (NT56-993) ...do Edmunds have an iris that could be incorporated within that piece? Interesting question. On quick look, I see irises small enough to fit inside that adapter, but their maximum apertures are not...
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:02 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: The Bratcam gets a Mitutoyo tube lens
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51698
Eric, Chris, and Charlie, thanks for your kind words! It's very encouraging to hear that a post like this is considered useful by knowledgeable community members. And Charlie, you're right--I needed a bit of time to dissipate the sticker-shock on the parts-list, and to try a couple of other approach...