This might help.

http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... hp?t=34277

Thanks for the replies Chris and Rik. Yes my image is darker compared to actual pencil, and will try to improve on my lighting. Thought of improving exposure in post production, that time my priority was 100th second and ISO 100. Can you please help with the below? Attached is the unprocessed image(...

Yes, color pencil tip(Pink).

Here is my first attempt with my 10X setup. Around 1200 images stacked and stitched(4X300). Canon 70D canon 70-200 L Nikon CFI plan 10X Lighting i used two Walmart LED clip lamp,Link below. It already have diffused and cool light. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-MS16-021-002-04-Mainstays-LED-Cl...

Thanks Mike and Nathanm. i am glad my google search "connecting microscope lens to my dslr camera" landed on this site, and found lot of information about micro photography and setup. For now i am starting Nikon CFI 10X objective, got one and waiting on adapter rings. Once i am comfortable with setu...

zzffnn and Chris thanks for your reply. Right now i am starting with already owned Canon 70D and canon 70-200mm f2.8. My Nikon CFI 10x objective on the way and planning to use my DIY camera slider for focus stacking which is capable of moving 10 microns per step. IF that movement is large, will try ...

Hi, I am new to this micro photography need some advice on new setup. i am impressed with Levon Biss work on Insects photography (http://microsculpture.net/) and would like to try. I have gone through many of the FAQ threads and have few some questions. 1) The equipment discussed in the below thread...