Have you ever wanted to photograph through the lens of a microscope? Have you ever wanted to capture the world that exists inside the lens on a microscopic? Practical Digital Photomicrography is a book whose goal it is to give you an introduction to digital photography through the microscope.
In Practical Digital Photomicrography you will examine the techniques and equipment that you need to obtain high quality images of biological subjects and how to properly enhance the images to bring out the best. Practical Digital Photomicrography is 200 pages in length and divided into 14 chapters.
Chapter 1, "Introduction to the Microscope," introduces the fundamentals of using the microscope. Here you will take a look at the controls that are used most frequently as well as how to properly use them. You are introduced to some of the developments in microscope technology and what makes a scope appropriate for photography. You will also look at illumination, the use of an oil immersion objective, as well as how to troubleshoot problems.
Chapter 2, "The Lens," continues your instruction on the microscope, but now focusing on the lens and main body. Through an understanding of light's interaction with the specimen and the microscope, you will soon be able to decide which lens to use and what kind of magnification is needed to discern fine structures in your subject. This chapter will look at the objective lens, depth of focus, both the course and fine focus capabilities, as well as the stage of the microscope.
Chapter 3, "Selecting Microscope Accessories," can help you to enhance the microscopes abilities. These not only include additional objectives, eyepieces, and magnification changers, but also the use of stereomicroscopes. Here you will not only see why you may need these extras and what they can do for you, but how to compensate for the problems that some of these additions may introduce.
Chapter 4, "Digital Concepts," are important to understand for photomicrography work if you want to capture clear images. In this chapter you begin with the pixel and what it means to photography. Then you look at other concepts like light intensity, bit level, color, as well as a brief introduction to the camera itself.
Chapter 5, "Digital SLRs," now gets into the heart of the camera and how to use it. The focus is DSLRs, and how the camera works with a microscope. Here you will look at mounts, adaptors, avoiding vibration, achieving accurate focus and framing, along with several types of cameras.
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1 - Jack Lauria
Not too helpful. Chapter on buying a microscope doesn't belong in a book about digital photomicrography.