Optics for Insects

Return to Texas Entomology - Compiled by Mike Quinn

Many people enjoy photographing or observing insects through cameras and / or binoculars.
Here are a few links that may be of use.

Binoculars

Binoculars for Butterflying - 2001 - Review of close-focusing binoculars - Gary Fellers - NABA
Binoculars for Butterflying - Jason Sailing - Eagle Optics - Middleton, WI

Digital Cameras

Digital Photography Review - News, reviews, forums, images and comparisons
Steve's Digicams
What to look for in a digital camera - CNET

SLR (film camera) Information

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature - One of the best books for SLR close-up photography
Basic equipment: Extension Tubes, 105 mm Micro Lens, Close-up Filters

Retail

Precision Camera and Video - 800-677-1023 - Austin, TX

19 Mar 2008 © Mike Quinn / mike.quinn@tpwd.state.tx.us / Texas Entomology