> Well, guys and gals, I've been following the discussions on microphotography
> for the past 18 months and just reread several of them. You've described
> several techniques for "closeup" photography (closeup lenses, extension
> tubes, bellows, reverse lenses, use of old, reversed 8mm and 16mm movie
> lenses, and combinations thereof). But, there has not been much discussion
> of use of microscopy, which I presume is a result of the fact that this
> would be an expensive proposition for most of us home hobbyists. However,
> apparently a few of you do and several of you obviously use microscopy in
> your jobs. I'm ready to take the plunge and put together a microscopy
> system. I'm hoping those of you with experience in low power microscopy can
> shed some light on several issues and make recommendations. I've done a web
> search and received some literature and it's helped, but also created some
> confusion. Keep in mind that I have to fund this myself. I already have a
> dual power Swift stereo microscope (10X, 20X), but am willing to upgrade.
>
> 1. Is it worth the additional cost to go with zoom over dual power?
> 2. Can I really get satisfactory picture detail through one of the viewing
> eyepieces, or will a trinocular make a substantial difference?
> 3. If I go trinocular, what features should I be sure to get? Esp. as
> regards optimizing light throught the photo tube?
> 4. Whether I go thru a viewing eyepiece or trinocular viewing port, what
> features are a must for the adapter tube?
> 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?
> 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)?
> 8. What's the most important aspect of the system to focus upon?
> 9. Any general comments, cautions or advise would be appreciated.
>
> Marlo
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