Mineral Micro/Macrophotography Stand

[Micromount]

Hi everybody,

Photography of microminerals without microscope is a domain for specialists.
The traditional depth of field question is now solved by taking multiple shots at different position of the camera + computer treatment of all layers.
The result is surprising ! ! !

Fine tuning of the digital camera position can be obtained with automated XYZ TABLE + controlled Luxeon lighting is THE solution.

Fig 01/02 is a well satisfying lighting experience
Fig 03 is first step of the XYZ motorized system

I am interested to share your experience

More photos on the next message

Regards
Micromount

[jemmyell]

Wow, nice rig!

What focus stacking software are you using?

-James

[Micromount]

Hi James
I know the fantastic results of COMBINE Z xx.
But for the moment I don't try for myself this powerful tool.
I just started the project and begin to assemble the "mechanical kit".
(XY tables, optics, lighting, cameras, power supplies, ...)
thanks for your kind message
Gérard

[jemmyell]

Have you looked at Helicon Focus? Someday, I want to try this for landscape photography.

http://www.heliconsoft.com/index.html

-James

[Micromount]

Yes indeed, a very powerful tool also, but not free of charge.
During this project, my target is to check the both programs
Application : micromineralogy only

Have a look on my website ... mainly in French ! ! !
Sorry ... nobody is perfect ...
http://users.skynet.be/BEAMM-Desk/index.htm
http://users.skynet.be/BEAMM-Desk/f02p3204.htm
http://users.skynet.be/BEAMM-Desk/f02p3207.htm
http://users.skynet.be/BEAMM-Desk/f02p3251.htm

Gérard