EQUIPMENT

Cameras

  • Olympus OM1, Mark 1 and Mark 2 – Versatile mirrorless cameras that delivers stunning clarity, resolution, and color accuracy, perfect for capturing intricate details in macro photography.

Lenses

  • M.Zuiko 60mm – A dedicated macro lens offering 1x magnification [equivalent to 2x on a full frame] and image stabilization, making it easier to capture razor-sharp details.
  • M.Zuiko 90mm – A super sharp macro lens offering 2x magnification [equivalent to 4x on a full frame].

Photomicrography

  • Olympus CX43 – Biological microscope with brightfield, dark field, phase contrast, fluorescence observation methods
  • Nikon Objectives – 10x
  • Olympus Objectives – 4x, 10X, 20X, 40X (Phase Contrast), 60X

Lighting

  • Godox MF12 Macro Flash – A flexible and portable lighting solution as a secondary light source
  • Godox v860III – A powerful and fast flash that provides consistent and adjustable lighting for macro photography in various conditions.

Accessories

  • Raynox 150 and 250 – Enhances magnification and provides additional versatility when shooting tiny subjects.
  • Zerene Stacker – Advanced software used for focus stacking, ensuring every detail is in sharp focus, even in extreme macro shots.
  • Helicon Focus – Advanced software used for focus stacking, ensuring every detail is in sharp focus

Other Tools

  • Focus Rails – For precise focusing adjustments, allowing for minute changes in position to achieve perfect focus stacking.
  • Diffusers & Reflectors – Custom made diffusers to control and soften the light, minimizing harsh shadows and enhancing the natural colors and textures of the subject.