How to set up a microscope for photographs

[divegal]

Hi everyone,

I have been lurking for a while and looking at everyone's photographs as I have recently bought a dslr but up to now have only really taken landscapes. I seem to have been diverted somewhat and am looking at taking photographs using a microscope but have no real idea on how to do this.

There is a microscope at work which I have been told I can borrow as its rarely used nowdays- dont know the model but can find out if its crucial. I have a Sony Dslr and know that I will need a T2 adapter which i am looking for on good old ebay and have found one for £6 or so. Apart from this I dont know how the rest of it works.

I am also not sure if I need some kind of tube on the microscope which it doesnt seem to have. Sorry to sound so vague but I have been searching web last night and i found a few images which all showed this tube from the eyepiece of the microscope.

Any help anyone can give I would be grateful for.

Thanks

[ron1863]

Hope this helps.

Taking Pictures with your Microscope

[divegal]

I searched for ages last night but didnt find that one. I will look at in in more deth a bit later. I still think my microscope is missing a bit. But thank you!

[ron1863]

In order to attach a microscope digital camera or a video camera to your microscope, you will need a "C-Mount" adapter, I think

[divegal]

I contacted the microscope manufacturer- Meiji- and they tell me that as well as the T2 adapter i shall need a camera attachemnt (£55) and also a photo eyepiece (£60) which puts it well out of my reach unless I can find a cheaper and simpler way

[Meta menardi]

I had the best results ever the first time I tried this. I held the cheap and cheerful camera as close to the eyepiece as I could, using a few sticky fixers (sticky pads) to stop the lenses from grinding each other and pressed the button. The camera needs to have a static front lens. Never had such good results again.

I would recommend just having a bash, so long as the bash isn't from the clashing of anything against any of the lenses involved.

[Hobjob]

These people do T2 mounts cheaper than that

Stereomicroscopes - MX6/7 - Duel Stereomicroscope with lighting