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by Craig Gerard
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum and Community Announcements
Topic: Incredible Focus Stacked Time-Lapse Video of Coral
Replies: 4
Views: 2421

Fascinating!


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:33 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: The Symmetry of Nature.
Replies: 2
Views: 1124

Interesting.

Has the object been enhanced with Titanium vapour?


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:25 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Robber Fly
Replies: 12
Views: 2978

In the list of your equipment you have indicated an infinity-corrected objective was used, but I see no mention of a 'tube lens' or a 'converging lens'. Apart from the 100mm extension tubes what else do you have positioned between the camera and the rear of the objective?

Craig
by Craig Gerard
Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:51 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Setup suggestions: Mesmerised by Opals - Robert Smith
Replies: 5
Views: 3637

Setup suggestions: Mesmerised by Opals - Robert Smith

I watched this short segment on ABC Australia (Vimeo link below). Looking at the intention of the photographer and considering the setup it became apparent some fine tuning could be accomplished in the regard to the optical setup (I may be wrong). Would anyone like to offer some suggestions? http://...
by Craig Gerard
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum and Community Announcements
Topic: TED: "A 50-cent microscope made of paper"
Replies: 3
Views: 3917

Brilliant!


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: SOLD : Canon Macrophoto 35mm f/3.5
Replies: 8
Views: 2754

Nice lens...... :-k

Keep us updated regarding availability status.


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by Craig Gerard
Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum and Community Announcements
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 1
Views: 1788

Thanks Mischa,

The same to you and yours'.


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:12 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Berlebach Mini Tripod and Stabil Macro Tripod side-by-side
Replies: 27
Views: 37815

Johan,

I've sent you a PM with some contact details that may be helpful.


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: [SOLD]Thorlabs ITL200 - Infinity-Corrected Tube Lens
Replies: 0
Views: 1117

[SOLD]Thorlabs ITL200 - Infinity-Corrected Tube Lens

Item has now been *SOLD* I have for sale a Thorlabs ITL200 - Infinity-Corrected Tube Lens. Apochromatically Corrected for Lateral and Axial Chromatic Aberration Across the Field of View The item is in excellent condition; it was purchased used for USD $225.00. I am asking for offers near to the orig...
by Craig Gerard
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Minerals from Adra, Almeria in 3D
Replies: 6
Views: 1663

Marvelous!

I use a stereo viewer, so I need to swap the images around. Overall, the experience is immersive.


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Correcting for Refraction (or not!) in alcohol
Replies: 37
Views: 28733

Glycerin may also be an option; it's 'thicker' than PG and may assist with suspension.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNWCB_GoQA4


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Marine copepod with newly hatched nauplii
Replies: 7
Views: 1354

Do such creatures have a 'strategic release' capacity similar to that of some plants that produce seed when the 'mother' plant is under stress?

Remarkable image Charlie.


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Canon MT-24 Twin Light Issues
Replies: 21
Views: 4101

Denis,

Do you have a new packet of Duracell AA batteries handy to use in place of rechargeables. I'd be curious to see if your recharger may be a contributing factor.


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Canon MT-24 Twin Light Issues
Replies: 21
Views: 4101

Denis,

What internal batteries are you currently using .i.e. rechargeable or non-rechargable?


Craig
by Craig Gerard
Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:38 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Strengite
Replies: 5
Views: 3773

José,

An outstanding result!


Craig