Re: paleonet Digital camera through the microscope

[Chris Newman <Chris-Newman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Likewise I would be very interested to here about any experiences with
imaging via a digital camera attached to a microscope.  I have recently
purchased a Nikon CoolPix 4500, with the intention to use it for imaging
mollusca in the 1-5mm range.  However, I have reservations of the depth of
field this would offer.   Any advice would be very welcome.

Regards,
Chris Newman

> I know that there are commercially available attachments to allow some
> non-SLR digital cameras to be mounted over a microscope.  Many use the
> Nikon CoolPix range, but the Canon PowerShot G2 / G3 can apparently be
> used.

> I'd welcome any comments about ease of use and quality of results from
> anyone with appropriate experience.  The microscopes would be in the Leica
> range (Laborlux 12 POL with trinocular head and Wild M8 stereomic. with
> camera tube).

> With thanks,

> Tim Palmer