I use a similar set-up as described by Jim (Tiffen) except I use a +10 or +7
lens (or
a combination of both) in conjunction with the camera's zoom, and it with a
lot of patience, takes usuable images of specimens as small as1.5 mm. in
length.
I will admit you must be dedicated and shoot a lot of images to be
successful.

Bill F.
www.jaxshells.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Hints for a digital camera


> Per your message below, it is simple. You just need a set of closeup
lenses
> manufactured by Tiffen Optical and others. You need to know the filter
size
> of your camera's lens (i.e. 52mm, 47mm, etc.) to order the correct lenses.
> Usually a set includes a +1, +2 and +4 diopter lens which can actually be
> combined to get super close. There are also variable closeup lenses, but I
> prefer the individual lenses. They are available from just about any
camera
> store (look in the back of magazine like Popular Photography).
>
> Best regards,
> Jim