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by Pau
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:40 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Kinoite on Apophyllite from the Christmas Mine
Replies: 5
Views: 547

Re: Kinoite on Apophyllite from the Christmas Mine

Guppy wrote:
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:12 am
In the 3D view, the left and right are reversed 😊
Not really reversed, right image is at right side and left at left :D
But not good to see with the eyes crossed
by Pau
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:20 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Kinoite on Apophyllite from the Christmas Mine
Replies: 5
Views: 547

Re: Kinoite on Apophyllite from the Christmas Mine

Nice sample and picture!

Please note that the stereo is parallel type (the one I prefer but not the more usual here that are to be seen with crossed eyes)
by Pau
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: microscope lens 10x
Replies: 37
Views: 2022

Re: microscope lens 10x

52mm (male) to RMS (female) adapter. In this case no need of two steps
This is pretty common at ebay and other sites

No idea about your zoom convenience. What camera do you use?
by Pau
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: microscope lens 10x
Replies: 37
Views: 2022

Re: microscope lens 10x

Yes, almost 100% for sure this is RMS, full corrected and computed for 180mm tube lens like the UIS series If so, the magnification on sensor with a 100mm lens focused to infinite would be about 5.55X. Being designed for 22mm FN, likely it would not cover the sensor with good quality up to the corne...
by Pau
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: ultra macro suggestions beyond 10x -- cheaper but ok objectives to play with? Sony aps-c
Replies: 36
Views: 1945

Re: ultra macro suggestions beyond 10x -- cheaper but ok objectives to play with? Sony aps-c

This is not the BD version. Infinity non-bd CF objectives have an RMS thread. The infinity CF BDs use an m27x0.75 thread. Normal LU plans use the same 25x0.75mm thread as other eclipse objectives, that should be fixed on the list. When reading the original post (I now see that it has been edited, a...
by Pau
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: ultra macro suggestions beyond 10x -- cheaper but ok objectives to play with? Sony aps-c
Replies: 36
Views: 1945

Re: ultra macro suggestions beyond 10x -- cheaper but ok objectives to play with? Sony aps-c

mkbn wrote:
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:41 pm
...plus figure out whatever thread that objective has to 3d print an adapter for that to the 210mm lens.
From our FAQ: Screw Threads we use
viewtopic.php?p=73370#p73370
26mm x 0.75mm Nikon BD 210mm finite objectives, Nikon LU Infinites, and others
by Pau
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Diatoms: Kittonia elaborata (edit: stereo added)
Replies: 26
Views: 1712

Re: Diatoms: Kittonia elaborata (edit: stereo added)

Beatsy wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:23 am
Pau, bigger version here. You'll be looking out of your ears if you get too close though :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/534 ... 8c4d_o.jpg
Thanks! it is spectacular, now i also see the cup shaped morphology of the protuberances.
The high res UV images are also excellent.
by Pau
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Schneider M-Componon 4/28 Test on Nikon D850
Replies: 24
Views: 4708

Re: Schneider M-Componon 4/28 Test on Nikon D850

Igor wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:28 am
I just tried to screw a Sigma 56 mm f/1.4 lens onto a Canon 70-200 mm f/4 lens with the reverse side and got a vignette already at 135 mm...
This is typical of the Canon 70-200 mm f/4 zoom, also with objectives able to cover FF when paired with other tube lenses.
by Pau
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Diatoms: Kittonia elaborata (edit: stereo added)
Replies: 26
Views: 1712

Re: Diatoms: Kittonia elaborata (edit: stereo added)

Gorgeous subject and pictures.
The stereo is awesome! Could you show it at higher resolution? (just for the pleasure :D )
by Pau
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts
Replies: 16
Views: 949

Re: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts

At least in my Pentax the morphology is not so simple: despite that the general shape is, there are taped holes for bolts and recesses to fit a metallic pressure plate and a half tunnel to allow placing the axis and pinyon that engages the rack. Of course I'm not saying that it couldn't be done with...
by Pau
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts
Replies: 16
Views: 949

Re: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts

Hi Betty,
The material in my case is PLA, I ignore if it's the best material but it works fine, it's biodegradable and in mines also luminescent :idea: :shock:

note: PM sent
by Pau
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Help! Macro rail minimum 1µm step size is too big.
Replies: 34
Views: 3912

Re: Help! Macro rail minimum 1µm step size is too big.

Any recommendations how to overcome or improve the stepping size welcome. :) What's the step size you're getting? Do you use the microscope fine focus motor for stacking? I use the MicroMate attached to my different microscopes and microscope focus blocks driven by its own controller and software a...
by Pau
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts
Replies: 16
Views: 949

Re: Bellows repair with new plastic dovetail inserts

A friend (and forum member) kindly did this for me with his 3D printing abilities and equipment after sending him the cracked nylon inserts of my two Pentax auto-bellows. I only did need to file them a bit manually and done. They work very well although a bit less silky moving than the original nylo...
by Pau
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Oxycodone
Replies: 4
Views: 947

Re: Oxycodone

I too see the weird parrot wth a bouquet of flowers.

I was sure that oxycodone was an opiod, not a powerful hallucinogen -with remote effects :roll: :shock:

Nice picture, BTW
by Pau
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: How to best photograph parasitoid wasp collection for ID
Replies: 7
Views: 892

Re: How to best photograph parasitoid wasp collection for ID

They look very nice and (I suppose) right for the task. Just I would place the scale bar at a more conventional place like horizontal at the lower or higher right zone of the image.

Are you going to do the job at Azores? if so, enjoy! they are wonderful islands :D