[NHCOLL-L:5500] RE: Proscope v. MiScope?

[Anderson, Gretchen]

I use a proscope and am very happy with it.  Mark is correct, the
resolution is not as good with the ProScope, but it is much more than a
play thing! 

 

It is more flexible in more flexible than the binocular dissecting
scope. One advantage to the both ProScope and MiScope is that they are
mobile - They can be used on the exhibit floor to examine specimens on
permanent display. In addition, they can use the scope to see into areas
not easily accessed with a stationary scope.  I have used mine to
examine the back side of specimens in dioramas that I could not see
otherwise - as long as the cord and my arm is long enough.  With the
ProScope I can get decent enough digital images that I would not
otherwise have the opportunity to do. 

 

It would be interesting to see a comparison between the MiScope and the
ProScope - comparing resolution, focal length (I have some trouble with
this on the ProScope in certain modes) and various imaging options. The
MiScope seemed to be easier to handle and maneuver being smaller.  Are
the optics as good or better?  


Gretchen Anderson.  

 

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From: owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu
[mailto:owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of O'Brien, Mark
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 9:09 AM
To: 'rachael at AMArtConservation.com'; Listserv-NHCOLL
Subject: [NHCOLL-L:5497] RE: Proscope v. MiScope?

 

While I have not used the precise devices that are linked to, my
observation is that they all offer a low-cost solution PROVIDED that you
don't mind the fact that the actual pixel count is nowhere near as good
as that offered by a conventional DSLR.  With a camera like a Nikon D90
and extension tunes with a 60mm micro-Nikkor lens, one can easily go 2x
life size, uncropped.  Cropping the images of a 12 megapixel file, will
still give excellent resolution for many applications.   Some of these
cameras advertised are not better than VGA (640x480 pixels), and you
can't enlarge those images.  A 1.2 MP camera is still pretty low-res,
too.  However, it all depends on your expectations and eventual usage of
the images.  They are great playthings, teaching tools, and useful
adjuncts, but do not necessarily offer a "magic bullet" for anyone
seeking high-quality macro photography.  

 

Mark

 

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Mark F. O'Brien, Collection Manager

Insect Division, Museum of Zoology

The University of Michigan

1109 Geddes Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079

(734)-647-2199

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From: owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu
[mailto:owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Rachael Perkins
Arenstein
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 8:39 PM
To: Listserv-NHCOLL
Subject: [NHCOLL-L:5495] Proscope v. MiScope?

 

I was planning on purchasing a Proscope
http://www.bodelin.com/proscopehr/ and then at the recent AIC annual
meeting I saw a demo of the MiScope http://www.zarbeco.com/index.shtml
and was further intrigued by that.  Does anyone have experience with
either unit that they would share?  I am looking to use it to capture
detail images e.g. insect specimens as well as for other uses where a
macro lens on my camera just isn't enough.

 

Thank you,

Rachael Perkins Arenstein

A.M. Art Conservation, LLC

Art Conservation, Preservation & Collection Management

rachael at AMArtConservation.com

www.AMArtConservation.com

917-796-1764

 

 

 

Rachael Perkins Arenstein

A.M. Art Conservation, LLC

Art Conservation, Preservation & Collection Management

rachael at AMArtConservation.com

www.AMArtConservation.com

917-796-1764

 


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