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Focus versus Rail stacking Poll

Started Jun 11, 2019 | Polls thread
RobinHsherwood
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Re: Focus versus Rail stacking Poll

mawyatt2002 wrote:

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deanimator wrote:

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I have an old Minolta 100-200mm zoom. I might try that when I finally have an infinite objective.

Amscope have had both the 4X and 10X infinites on sale recently, you could get both for under $100.00.

In the meantime, if you have the Raynox 150 and 250, try them individually and also stacked on the Minolta zoom. It provides mags ranging from 0.49X to 4.09X.

Minolta 100-300 mm zoom at 300 mm plus Raynox 150 & 250 Mag = 4.09X Wing scales of Madagascar sunset moth. Chrysiridia rhipheus

Best......

I'll probably end up going with the turnkey Raynox package from Wemacro.

I'll be very interested in your impressions when you get it. I'm interested in their Vertical and horizontal stand.

Robin,

I have the Wemacro Vertical Stand (actually have 2) since it was introduced about 3 years ago. This is one of the best values around, these stands are small, portable, but sturdy. Built with heavy duty components, which alone would cost more than the stand.

The horizontal use (helped develop the original concept on the horizontal use) is also sturdy and portable. Just a few minutes to convert from Vertical to Horizontal use.

If you decide on this approach, purchase an additional 1/4-20 to M8 adapter with the Horizontal Option, tell William at Wemacro you discussed this with me and he will know what to include.

Best,

Wemacro Vertical Stand

Wemacro Vertical Stand in Horizontal Mode

Wemacro Vertical Stand in Vertical and Horizontal mode

Mike,

It was your postings about this stand that originally peaked my interest, thanks for the additional info.

BTW, what is the extra 1/4-20 to M8 adapter for?

Robin,

Great question!!

The additional adapter allows the stand 40mm square bar to be supported in 3 locations, rather than 2, while in horizontal mode. This provides a tad more stiffness. You can see the two 1/4" bolts and washers.

Here's both the V and H positions for the stands, note long ARCA clamps to hold the rails and ARCA plate on the end to hold the subject positioner.

You can see the adapters supporting the 40mm square bar.

You can see the adapters supporting the 40mm square bar.

Note two 1/4-20 to M8 adapters

The left is the bottom of the vertical stand, the right is the end view of the 40mm square bar in horizontal use with vertical ARCA plate for subject mounting. The 40mm bar has the center hole on each end tapped for a long bolt. The base has a hole drilled to allow the bolt to pass thru and engage the 40mm bar center tapped threads, this adds additional rigidity without much cost. For horizontal the bolt passes thur the ARCA plate into the 40mm bar, also adding additional rigidity without much cost.

Note bolts that thread thru into the 40mm square bar.

Hope this helps show the concepts of the Wemacro Vertical and Horizontal Stand.

Best,

Mike,

Thanks for the very detailed answer. I'll chat with William at Wemacro when I order.

Best.

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