Hi Kobie, Hi Marlo

on my website: www.ibk.netwing.at/nisters

there are a lot of images taken by Dave Walker from microscopy-uk.org.uk
You can have a look there and maybe you can get informations there how to
work using which
microscope and photograph machine. The images are great, but depending on
computers
darker or less dark.
with best shelling greetings
Helmut


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Kobie,

I am unable to open your webpage.


-----Original Message-----
From: Marlo Krisberg [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 5:44 PM
To: Conchologists of America List
Subject: RE: microscopy


Kobie,

Thanks for your input.  You make it sound like trinocular is the way to go.
Have you tried closeup techniques and is microscopy superior?

Marlo

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Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 3:52 AM
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Subject: Re: microscopy


Hi Marlo,

I also have a Swift microscope, with a triocular head. You can view some of
my pictures on my webpage http://www.home.global.co.za/~peabrain

>From my experience I'm going to try and answer some of your questions:

> 1.  Is it worth the additional cost to go with zoom over dual power?
I don't know, I have not.
> 2.  Can I really get satisfactory picture detail through one of the
viewing
> eyepieces, or will a trinocular make a substantial difference?
You buy a camera adaptor for your camera for the triocular that fits
tightly, I'm getting good results, haven't try the eye pieces
> 3.  If I go trinocular, what features should I be sure to get?  Esp. as
> regards optimizing light throught the photo tube?
The light from your microscope is suffisient
> 4.  Whether I go thru a viewing eyepiece or trinocular viewing port, what
> features are a must for the adapter tube?
You must be able to buy the adaptor for your camera type
> 5.  What would be the most cost effective continuous (as opposed to flash)
> lighting arrangement without going to fiber optic lighting?  And, what
> precautions should I take?
The light from your microscope is suffisient, but you have to buy Tungsten
film (only available in slide film in South Africa where I am). Tungssten
film is for artificial light. You can use normal film, but your white shells
will show very yellowish, and you cant make use of filter on the Swift
microscope. If you use Tungsten film in daylight, your white shells will
show Blueish.
> 6.  Any experience with brands/dealers and comments or suggestions?
> 7.  Any suggestions/recommendations as to an SLR body (I'm planning to go
> with a film camera)?
I'm using Pentax. Doen't matter, as long as you can get the camera adaptor.
Your dealer will be able to help you with this.
> 8.  What's the most important aspect of the system to focus upon?
Buy the best you can afford. With any optical system, the more expensive the
thing is, the better quality you will get on the lenses.
> 9.  Any general comments, cautions or advise would be appreciated.
>
> Marlo

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