The
Leica M420 macroscope -
Ron Neumeyer (Canada) describes
the features of his example of this high quality macroscope with examples
of images taken with it.
Notes
on using a cheap LED torch on a LOMO stereo microscope and a compound microscope
-
Les May (UK) shows how a cheap
LED torch from the local supermarket works well as incident
light for his microscope.
A
gallery of salicylic acid photomicrographs (using a variety of illumination
techniques)
-
Brian Johnston (Canada) continues his series to show the attractive images that can be obtained
from chemicals using polar, phase and other techniques.
Microscopic
fauna; some lifestyles. Part 2. The cockroach as a host
-
Walter Dioni (Mexico) presents
an illustrated look at a cockroach and simple dissection
techniques as a prelude to studying its internal parasites.
A simple
rotating stage attachment for the Zeiss Axiostar and
other biological microscopes
-
Ian Walker (UK) shares an
ingenious design for a robust and elegant rotating stage
made from a CD, card and other home materials.
The
auxiliary microscope / phase telescope. A short
note on a useful device no longer in production -
Paul James (UK) describes the R&J Beck example of this
versatile accessory.
Notes
on digitising and rejuvenating slide film photomicrographs
-
David Walker (UK) uses
a film scanner to obtain usable images from
the less successful images he has taken in the past on slide film.
Other
additions:
Interactive
honey bee - (Addition
to site's free image resources.) Large
images of parts of the honey bee (Apis) worker, presented
in the form of an interactive bee. Compiled by David Walker
(UK).
Coming
soon:
A review of the Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT) digital SLR for
photomicrography. The 350D is
the update to the popular Canon 300D (Digital Rebel) and now has mirror lock. A
comparative review with the Nikon D50 digital SLR is also planned,
this has a CCD sensor cf the CMOS sensor of the Canon.
We are
delighted to receive contributions small or large from microscopy
enthusiasts whether a novice or expert. If you have an image, tip or
article, why not share it, this magazine is what you make it! Have a chat
with us, to
see how we can help share your interests.
