Coin Photo Setup

Thanks Kamorka! It's been fun getting to this point. I've learned as I went and have tried to document it all along the way so others can benefit.

For the stand modifications, you basically do the following:
- Remove the hoop mount where the microscope pod mounts
- cut a piece of aluminum bar stock to the appropriate length to use for the bellows mount
- Drill and tap 4 holes to mount the bar stock where the hoop mount used to be
- Drill a hole for the 1/4" bolt to mount the bellows
- Reassemble the stand with the bellows mount

The bellows modification is just removal (hack saw or band saw) of the lower 1/4" mounting tab. With this tab removed, you can mount either the front or rear bellows "standard" directly to the bellows mount. You'll need to install a small spacer (I use sticky felt pads) to keep the movable standard from rubbing and interfering on the mount.

I haven't taken pictures of the process, so the description will have to do. You can make out a lot of the details in various pictures within this post...Ray

Gary...I'm still building setups for folks. I build each setup to the user's requirements, so we'd need to discuss your needs and I can give you a few options to fulfill them. FYI, my recommended camera right now is the Canon T2i, as I've been getting excellent results from it after replacing my Nikon D7000. You can pick one up for <$500 these days...Ray