Re: Microscope Adapter for a Camera

From: W. Watson (wolf_tracks_at_invalid.inv)
Date: 03/03/05 

Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 05:43:11 GMT

GTO wrote:

> I have a few questions:
>
> Did you consider buying a "reasonable" adapter to accomplish this task?
> Connecting a heavy camera to a non-orthogonal setup is causing significant
> stress in the adapter.
Didn't see your second post. In my response to your first post, I mentioned I
used a tripod to get started. Also posed a question about what is a relay lens.
>
> Does your SLR come with MLU (mirror lock up). If not, you need an external
> shutter to avoid vibrations. In this case, operate the camera in bulb-mode.
Canon Rebel 35mm SLR or Canon dSLR Rebel. I have both. The 35mm is very much
less weight than the dSLR.
>
> Do you know the book "Exploring with the Microscope" by Werner Nachtigall or
> "Photography through the Microscope" by John Gustav Delly? These are very
> good books that are not too expensive and full of information relevant to
> photomicrography.
Yes, I have it. It's very good.
>
> Do you know of Gordon's web-site (one of the links he's listing is
> http://octopus.freeyellow.com/macro.html with lots of information of how to
> connect a camera to a scope if there is no dedicated ISO photoport
> available).
I believe I've seen it. I need to review it again. I just discovered it a week ago.
>
> Do you really want to use a Canon SRL? Consumer grade digital cameras are
> easier to mount since they are lighter, have no mirror that flips up, and
> many adapters are commercially available at low cost.
I'd like to use what I have.
>
> I would only use an SLR on a scope with a stable trinocular viewing body or
> a dedicated photoport. On my old Celestron 8in telescope I have a very
> sturdy T-mount adapter that can hold my F3 in any angle. But your scope does
> not provide the same stability than a heavy Celestron telescope. Also your
> exposure times are significantly shorter than the ones used for
> astrophotography.
>
> Gregor
>
>
> "W. Watson" <wolf_tracks@invalid.inv> wrote in message
> news:k3pVd.9645$MY6.7427@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>
>>(Probably the most important question I ask below is about removing the
>>eyepiece holder tube from the turret.)
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