Fiche scanning redux - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

15 Feb 2002

In a message dated 2/15/02 7:33:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
tony.eros(a)machm.org writes:

...
  I like the resolution, but need to find a way to
expand the field of 
 view.  I'm sure I can rig up a scanning frame, but don't want to have to 
 stitch multiple captures per frame.  If I can get this to work, it would be 

 a very affordable way to do high-quality fiche scans.

I think you have a good idea Tony, nice experiment with the QX3. I wish I had 
one.

...
 From looking at the images It appears to me that it is
a Fiche that should be  read at 24X.

You might try photographic close up lenses with the 10X magnification. I 
suspect distortion from getting too close would be a problem but worth trying

If you had one, a simple concave lens in front of the 60X might be worth a 
try.

Is there a published optical path plan for the microscope? If so one might be 
able to figure out correction optics.

Good luck and keep us informed.
Paxton
Astoria, OR