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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Equipment, set-ups and techniques » Set-ups for Photography
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Syncroscopy automontage
Copyright © 2007 Jeff Gruber

Syncroscopy automontage
Wisconsin, USA
The Syncroscopy Automontage system in the Entomology Department at UW-Madison.

For my images, I have been using two sets of gooseneck fiber-optic light sources. I set the gooseneck ends as far away from the specimens as possible. The light sources are generally pointed horizontally and always cranked up to full power. I place a velum cylinder around the specimen to diffuse the light. I always have the room light off when imaging to avoid artifacts in the images. I usually take anywhere from 10-30 images per stack.

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Contributed by Jeff Gruber on 9 December, 2007 - 6:39pm
Last updated 30 January, 2008 - 2:08pm

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where did you get the velum cylinder I am in need of one
… James E. Garrison, 17 February, 2011 - 5:25pm login or register to post comments

 
velu,
go to a drafting supplies store or a real diverse art supply store
… Dave Ruiter, 17 February, 2011 - 6:24pm login or register to post comments

Camera
What kind of camera are you using? I am considering buying a new trinocular stereo scope, but I have no idea what grade of camera would be ideal (and not be crazy expensive). I've seen digital ones ranging from 1.3 MP to 5 MP and higher.
… Brad Barnd, 28 December, 2010 - 1:06am login or register to post comments

 
camera
dedicated cameras are expensive - others are from Qimaging, or try Martin Microscope web page for a wide selection. They respond to questions and understand what you are trying to do.
… Dave Ruiter, 17 February, 2011 - 6:28pm login or register to post comments

 
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It is a JVC KY F75. Was part of the complete package.
… Jeff Gruber, 8 January, 2011 - 4:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Microscope?
The Syncroscopy site only lists software. What is the hardware seen here?
… Stephen Hart, 12 February, 2014 - 4:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Leica
one of their apochromatic macroscopes on a stand with motorized focus
… Steve Scholnick, 9 November, 2017 - 10:45pm login or register to post comments

awesome :-)
a desk and a shelf across an exterior door - only in a college! I love it. My setup is pretty much the same although I haven't pulled out the second fiber optic and I am still shooting through a scope. I have found that if I place something over eyepieces, I use the little black plastic cup that salad dressing came in, I don't have to turn off the room lights. The cups stop the flare from the eyepieces.
… Dave Ruiter, 3 April, 2010 - 6:48pm login or register to post comments

I want one... :(
I want one... :(
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 9 December, 2007 - 7:31pm login or register to post comments

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