Z axis stage

[Cap'n Bill]

What do you guys to for vertical support of specimens at higher magnifications (x1 -x4)? I have been using various bits of wood and an old zoom lens but it's not really satisfactory.

 

[ChrisA]

Hi I have used wood. Also a pin mounted to this helping hand tool - eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/helping-hand-tool

Other ideas here - http://extreme-macro.co.uk/pinning-insects/