It should be a problem installing brass gear IF that's the way you want to go. You don't actually have to 'press' it on. The tolerances are that tight and the need for Locktight. As for 3D printed gears, there are several OpensCAD 'gear generators' on Thingverse but I don't know how well something ...

Hi all Resurrecting an old thread and for an old issue that I would like to solve several years on. I have been offered an S-Ke but it will need a replacement Spur Gear. Without it I will pass. Does anyone have a 3D to print or to purchase please? I don't think my skills will go to pressing on a bra...

Is this the same one discussed here?

http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... php?t=8709

Best, John

Lou Jost wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:14 am

I don't remember if this has been discussed before in your threads, but you may not need to turn the focus by hand. The Magic Lantern software for Canon cameras will do that for you.

I think that Jennifer has mentioned Helicon Remote before. Thoughts?

John

Thanks. I will take a look.


John

Hi All I have been offered a great condition Olympus LMPLFLN 5X Infinite Objective which I would use on a APSC camera and tube lens for stacking. The specification is here https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/olympus-lmplfln-5x-objective/30477/ A search on the forum has not brought up any posts relating t...

Hi Jennifer

Thanks for the email. Just replied.

Best, John

Hi Jennifer

If you did decide to put the 5x up for sale I am in the uk and I think that I would collect. The asking price you mentioned is ok for me.

Best, John

merry christmas

thenickdude wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:03 pm

That is interesting, the 'generic' one looks like a lemon.

I bought my generic lemon direct from AmScope.

Worth checking direct purchases from them.

John

All gone. Just two buyers of all 10 available. Nevertheless thanks for the tip.

John

Thank you for these wonderful and inspiring images.

John

Has anybody also bougth a lens from this vendor? Is any body considering to do so in the future? regards Lothar Yes, I am/was considering the 5x as it happens. Have you gone direct to Jerry? Or via the Selling Site? I would be interested to see/hear how the 10x performs at 100mm pushed down to 5x t...

Hi Ploum

I see in your footer that you use BW APO PLAN 5x.

How does this compare please by specification and image analysis with a Mitutoyo Plan Apo 5x 0.14 you mention in your post.

Thank you, John