Curt P Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Hi, I have only used my iPhone for fossils so far. I love the instant gratification of shoot, edit, post. But I need a bit more magnification and certainly better resolution. I would like to have nice magnification to look for small fossils, say Ostracods and conodonts, so if i can solve both issues with one tool, that would be great. Just say I want good resolution down to 1 mm or so. at least. Here is my immediate issue. I want clear resolution of the small parts of this 1 cm fossil. What do you suggest? I'm not made of money, but will get what I need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 There are a number of USB digital microscopes which vary in cost from cheap to dear. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I use a free app on my phone, ... called Magnifier. Works pretty well. 1 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Curt P said: Hi, I have only used my iPhone for fossils so far. I love the instant gratification of shoot, edit, post. But I need a bit more magnification and certainly better resolution. I would like to have nice magnification to look for small fossils, say Ostracods and conodonts, so if i can solve both issues with one tool, that would be great. Just say I want good resolution down to 1 mm or so. at least. Here is my immediate issue. I want clear resolution of the small parts of this 1 cm fossil. What do you suggest? I'm not made of money, but will get what I need. Shoot picture thru hand lens. 1 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 it is always a limit with the cameras from the mobilphones. I use an Iphone 12 making good images, but when I compare them with pics I take with one of my lower budget cameras these are often a little bit better. And, when I compare them with a pic taken with one of my really better ones, worlds... Optic in the mobilphones is always limited. e.g. Never tried the magnifier, thanks @Fossildude19, check my appstore later to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordWampa Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 (edited) As @Kane said I have a usb microscope, you can find them online for different prices depending on quality. Mine costs 45e. This is an example of a suchomimus tooth were the serrations are difficult to see without magnification. In this one, each white line is a millimeter: Edited March 7 by LordWampa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citronkitten Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 7 hours ago, LordWampa said: As @Kane said I have a usb microscope, you can find them online for different prices depending on quality. Mine costs 45e. This is an example of a suchomimus tooth were the serrations are difficult to see without magnification. In this one each white line is a millimeter: Wow, those shots are amazing! I'm struggling with similar issues with my iPhone, even shooting with a standing lighted hand lens. I just can't get close enough before the phone loses its focus on the small details. Would you mind me asking which USB microscope you're using? If I can get even close to your photos, I'll be very pleased with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordWampa Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 15 hours ago, citronkitten said: Wow, those shots are amazing! I'm struggling with similar issues with my iPhone, even shooting with a standing lighted hand lens. I just can't get close enough before the phone loses its focus on the small details. Would you mind me asking which USB microscope you're using? If I can get even close to your photos, I'll be very pleased with it! Hi, I sent you a PM with the link as I am not sure per forum rules I can post a direct link to the product in public forums. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonk Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I use a macro lens that attaches to my phone. Cost me about $30 on Amazon. Some examples. Items sizes range from 10mm-15mm. 2 2 Eric - @philly_fossil_collector on Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 @Masonk The quality of your photos with the clip on lens is fantastic. I must look into getting one of these. I have a cheap end USB microscope. I don't use it as often as I should. It needs to be plugged into my laptop, and then need to sort out the lighting etc. Seems a lot of effort when I just want one or two quick photos 1 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngodles Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I am able to take photos like this using my iPhone. I shoot through the lens of a microscope. It takes time and practice, but there are ways to do it. 1 2 Fossils of Parks Township - Research | Catalog | How-to Make High-Contrast Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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