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by NikonUser
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Studio Macro Rig
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

Re: Studio Macro Rig

Wow! That is a huge amount of equipment. About the only way to value it would be to check the prices of each individual part on ebay. I checked a few items: Thorlabs breadboard $175.00 Newport rotation stage $189.00 Thorlabs GNL10 goniometer $300.00 I would be surprised, when all the parts are value...
by NikonUser
Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Nikon , Olympus, Meiji, Swift Focus Blocks; & Setups
Replies: 128
Views: 321662

Re: Nikon , Olympus, Meiji, Swift Focus Blocks; & Setups

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Perhaps the most complete Studio Macro Rig posted on PMG from Richard A. Nelridge LINK

See also HERE
by NikonUser
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Nikon , Olympus, Meiji, Swift Focus Blocks; & Setups
Replies: 128
Views: 321662

Re: Nikon , Olympus, Meiji, Swift Focus Blocks; & Setups

Final iteration After going through several different setups I have finally settled on this one. It has been in use for several years and has worked flawlessly. This setup is stable for up to 60x M Plan Nikon objective, any slight misalignment of frames is easily corrected by Zerene Stacker. The des...
by NikonUser
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Taking the 200mm micro-Nikkor Past Lifesize
Replies: 27
Views: 8158

Re: Taking the 200mm micro-Nikkor Past Lifesize

I use this lens with a Raynox 250 @ f/32 on a Nikon D810 to photograph ants. I am not too worried about superb image quality, just need a decent image with as much DOF as possible. Formica glacialis, about 5 mm.
by NikonUser
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Nature Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Mushroom gills
Replies: 2
Views: 1270

Re: Mushroom gills

Ken,
If you place these, gill side down. on paper (white or coloured, depending on gill colour) you can get some neat patterns.
HERE
by NikonUser
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Worth a comparison
Replies: 16
Views: 3240

Re: Worth a comparison

I tried stacking the Leitz lens onto an old Nikon 105 micro (the MF one that goes to 0.5x).
Thought it might be useful for field work to photograph ants.
Has potential.
5iii23 ant f-22 1024.jpg
5iii23 ant f-32 1024px.jpg
by NikonUser
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: Leitz Orthoplan parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Leitz Orthoplan parts

condenser bottom
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by NikonUser
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: Leitz Orthoplan parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Leitz Orthoplan parts

condenser top
condenser-top-2.jpg
by NikonUser
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: Leitz Orthoplan parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Leitz Orthoplan parts

rotating stage
by NikonUser
Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: Leitz Orthoplan parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Leitz Orthoplan parts

The following Leitz parts for sale; will ship from Michigan, free shipping to continental USA. They came off an Ortholux and I believe they will fit an Orthoplan. The glass on each piece is clean, no damage, no dust. If interested please contact me directly: at5535587ATgmail.com (will accept higher ...
by NikonUser
Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Worth a comparison
Replies: 16
Views: 3240

Re: Worth a comparison

My lens simply unscrewed from the camera:
by NikonUser
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Spider face vs. LEE diffuser
Replies: 0
Views: 1064

Spider face vs. LEE diffuser

Based on the recommendation of a PMG member I purchased a sheet of LEE 400 LEELux diffuser. First test was cutting off a strip and making a short tube, connecting the sides with tape. Found a dead dehydrated spider, soaked overnight in water. Nikon D720, reversed Nikon 28mm on bellows, f/5.6; Zerene...
by NikonUser
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Worth a comparison
Replies: 16
Views: 3240

Re: Worth a comparison

normal position.
It simply unscrewed from the camera, and then screwed into a Nikon ring

SEE HERE
by NikonUser
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: A Canon MPE-65 alternative?
Replies: 10
Views: 2076

Re: A Canon MPE-65 alternative?

On the camera, the lens was mounted in a barrel 3 cm long which had a 37 mm diam thread on the far end. The barrel simply unscrewed from the camera body. Just screwed this into a Nikon SLR lens mount that had a 37 mm female thread. Actually, it was a very slightly loose fit, just added one layer of ...