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The length of the horizontal field of view for this (uncropped) picture is approximately 2mm! The OM 20mm f2 macro lens was mounted on an OM 65-115
zoom extension tube (at full extension), focussed manually and stopped down to f11. The camera was mounted on
a Jessops 920 copystand. Illumination was provided by ttl flash (camera set to aperture priority mode)
using a FL36 unit plus FL-CB05 remote lead. As can be seen, the depth of field for this lens is tiny - LESS THAN 1mm! - hence the
left side of the photo looking softer than the right.

I am currently experimenting with "crushing" butterfly/moth wings under microscope glass slides - so that all wing scales lie in the same plane of focus ... initial results look promising ... SO WATCH THIS SPACE!

OLYMPUS Evolt E-510, 20mm f2 macro lens (stopped down to f11) plus 65-115 extension tube, FL36 flash
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