Re: DOF in photomicrography

[P3D Sam Smith <sam@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Regarding possible light sources for a 3D photomicrography rig, Larry Berlin
writes:

 Use fiber optics to pipe the columnated strobed light
>to the area being photo'd and use a series of devices around and near the
>subject to scan or fan the beam in synch with focus depth and exposure
>timing. 

Fibre Optics sounds like a neat idea. Do they affect color temperature?
Rather than use devices that move the fibre optic, why not have several
groups of them each connected to a different flash? Is it possible to rig a
single electronic flash to fire several times in a space of 1/125th of a second?

It's a possibility. I think it goes with out saying that if you showed up in
public with this Frankenstein-like contraption, you'd definately draw a crowd.

>You still may want to research insect anesthetizers!> Will Insects respond
to flashing lights by running away or stopping as if hypnotized?

Yep, they'd definately haul me to the loonie bin at that point!

Sam




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