Yes I have several lomo's (dark field, phase contrast etc). I plan to use the Trekker in the field with the kids. If the image quality is ok, microphotography in the field would be very big fun.
On 8/23/06, Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Toine, > > Have you used microscopes before? > > Don > > Toine wrote: > > Don, > > That's an interesting microscope. I ordered one, including the camera > > adapter. Thanks for the tip! > > Toine > > > > On 8/21/06, Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> 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 > >> > >> > > > > > > > -- > 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 > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
