Thanks Moose, I agree lighting has come a long way since that Oly gear was
released ~40 years ago !
I'll just do a trial with the 49mm Lieberkuhn and work out if it offers any
interesting results and then decide if it's worth getting the 55mm printed.
...Wayne
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> bounces+wayne.harridge=structuregraphs.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
> Behalf Of Moose
> Sent: Tuesday, 16 April 2019 6:49 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] WANT: 3D printed drop-in filter holder for OM 350 and
250
> lenses
>
> On 4/16/2019 6:03 AM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> > Just had some followup mail from Shapeways, the 49mm Lieberkuhn
> > reflector that I also ordered is in the mail. I also heard from the
> > designer that he has made available a new stl file for the 55mm
> > Lieberkuhn reflectors which should print ok.
>
> Might I suggest that you consider alternatives?
>
> Most of the Oly Macro gear is still first rate, possibly best, lenses,
bellows,
> VST copy stand, etc. But the illumination gear seems to me dated.
>
> I've shot with the Lieberkuhn reflector, and with an inexpensive LED ring
> light, and found the ring light superior in coverage and flexibility. At
least as
> good WB, too.
>
> I've not tried to acquire the trans-illumination stuff, as it's obviously
seriously
> out of date. A small, daylight color balanced "light table" works
perfectly sans
> fancy power supply, hot lamp, etc.
>
> CH has used a flash and 45 mirror below the stage for trans-illumination
with
> good results, as well.
>
> Alternatives Moose
>
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