Hey Joe-
I always use natural light, or whatever ambient light is in the workroom. I've never used one of those ring lights, though at some point in my past I thought I wanted one. If you use a tripod, my opinion is you very seldom would need a ring light. Except for special circumstances, like live insects or other times when you can't use a long exposure.
Keith
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--- In TekScopes@..., "J. L. Trantham" <jltran@...> wrote:
Keith,
What is you lighting system?
I have been thinking about getting one of those lens mounted 'ring' lights
for ultra close up work but have not 'pulled the trigger' yet.
Joe
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Subject: [TekScopes] Re: Trivia- can you identify these probes/probe
accessories circa 1960 (or before)?
Hi Jerry-
I am using an old analog lens on a modern digital camera. Generally, any of
the big camera "systems" can use their older lenses with their modern camera
bodies having similar mounts, but with reduced features. In my case, I am
using a Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm F3.5, a great close focus lens you can now buy
for about $50 and works with most Nikon F-mount cameras, but without auto
focus or auto exposure (two features I don't need for these type photos).
This lens can reach 1:1 reproduction ratio and with a minimum focus distance
of 8.3" (21cm). I also have a dedicated extension ring for this lens for
even greater magnification if I need it.
Mating older analog lenses with modern camera bodies can be done with many
Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Olympus equipment (and others). That means great
lenses at low prices, but again, with some loss of modern features. But very
sharp with good contrast and resolution.
Keith
--- In TekScopes@... <mailto:TekScopes%40yahoogroups.com> ,
jerry massengale <j_massengale@> wrote:
Hi,
I don't know what that stuff is but I admire the photos. My Finepix 5000
will not focus near that close. What kind do you use?
Jerry Massengale
