There is a small microscope with a camera adapter available that will be easier to use and less cumbersome that a couple of big lens. It has a built-in light source and is not expensive. It's called the 'Trekker' and you can find it here:
www.looksmall.com You can also find them on eBay for a lot less. I don't know what the camera fitting is like but I've been thinking about getting one for some time. It would be perfect for snow crystals, you'd be able to use it outside with very little messing about. If you're interested I can ask some of my colleagues who have them. I've seen pictures taken with this little thing -- not bad at all. There must be reviews on the web. Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 8/20/2006 4:56:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Still, I'm happy with it because it is a first proof of concept for a > range of macro subjects I have not dared to explore until now, after > my success with the snow crystals last winter. > > Plankton is usually reserved for microscopy photography in labs. One > has to collect samples in the field and study them back home. My goal > was to be able to shoot them on location, using ordinary photographic > equipment. > > http://www.oksne.net/paw/sidacrystallina.html > > Next stage will be to explore lighting techniques. :-) > > Thanks for looking. > > Jostein > ======= > Impressive, Jostein, even with graininess. > > Marnie aka Doe :-) > > -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
