Amateur Photomicrography by M. I. WalkerReview by: Oscar W. RichardsTransactions of the American Microscopical Society, Vol. 93, No. 2 (Apr., 1974), p. 287Published by: Wiley on behalf of American Microscopical SocietyStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3225311 .

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ing the latest computer techniques, by J. Passioura; a chapter on the microauto- radiography of water-soluble organic compounds, by W. Eschrich & E. Fritz; a paper on the microautoradiography of compounds which are insoluble in polar and nonpolar solvent systems, by R. Herrmann & W. Abel. Finally, special emphasis is given microautoradiography techniques at the electron microscope level, using plant systems as the experimental tool, by J. Pickett-Heaps.

The primary value of this book lies in the abundant technical and interpreta- tive procedures. These are based on the direct experience of the authors. For a beginning student in microautoradiography, this book provides a comprehen- sive introduction to the subject. One final comment: the book is up to date and is profusely illustrated with the very high quality half-tones and line draw- ings for which Springer-Verlag has become famous.-R. MALCOLM BROWN, Jr., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Amateur Photomicrography, by M. I. Walker. Focal Press, London and Chilton, Philadelphia, 1971, 189 pp., illus., $13.95.

Chapter one discusses various kinds of microscopes, their parts, and their uses. Much information is clearly stated in 34 pages. A good diagram shows how to examine objectives for scratches. A chapter concerned with choice and care of a microscope contains a comprehensive check list for evaluation of used instruments, as well as good advice on the subject in general. Construction details are given for illuminators from a simple diffuser type to the electronic flash. The suggestion to purchase a corrected condenser rather than a 100x ob- jective, unless such magnification and resolution are to be used, is good; most photomicrography is done with lower power objectives. The chapter on setting up equipment includes another check list of errors, advice on correction of mis- takes, and reasons for poor results.

Various cameras and their uses are discussed, and instructions are given on how to make equipment, such as a sliding copier, a single exposure holder, and modification of an Instamatic camera for photomicrography. Exposure methods and reciprocity failure are considered. The use of filters is explained, including the didymium filter for eosine-stained materials. Brief instructions are provided for darkfield, polarized light, phase, fluorescence, vertical, and epiincident lighting. Simple preparation methods include temporary and perma- nent mounts of materials ranging from microorganisms to metals.

Clearly written, compact, yet easily readable, Walker's book should save the beginner loss of both time and materials. Not a few photomicrographers will find some useful bits of information in the work. It is a worthy successor to Jackson's book of the same title, a manual so widely used by so many beginners, especially during the period 1940-1965.-OSCAR W. RICHARDS, Pacific Univer- sity, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Metallurgical Microscopy, by Helfrid Modin and Sten Modin. John Wiley and Sons, New York and Toronto, 1973, 473 pp., illus., $42.50.

This is a handbook for the practicing metallurgist, but it will have value also as a textbook and work of reference on aspects of the subject of microscopical study of metals. The volume represents a revised English edition of the Modins' popular 1968 book in Swedish.

Among methods covered are specimen selection and preparation, optical and electron microscopy, and quantitative microscopy. A unique concluding sec- tion, entitled "Tables and Formulae," is 112 pages in length. For English-

ing the latest computer techniques, by J. Passioura; a chapter on the microauto- radiography of water-soluble organic compounds, by W. Eschrich & E. Fritz; a paper on the microautoradiography of compounds which are insoluble in polar and nonpolar solvent systems, by R. Herrmann & W. Abel. Finally, special emphasis is given microautoradiography techniques at the electron microscope level, using plant systems as the experimental tool, by J. Pickett-Heaps.

The primary value of this book lies in the abundant technical and interpreta- tive procedures. These are based on the direct experience of the authors. For a beginning student in microautoradiography, this book provides a comprehen- sive introduction to the subject. One final comment: the book is up to date and is profusely illustrated with the very high quality half-tones and line draw- ings for which Springer-Verlag has become famous.-R. MALCOLM BROWN, Jr., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Amateur Photomicrography, by M. I. Walker. Focal Press, London and Chilton, Philadelphia, 1971, 189 pp., illus., $13.95.

Chapter one discusses various kinds of microscopes, their parts, and their uses. Much information is clearly stated in 34 pages. A good diagram shows how to examine objectives for scratches. A chapter concerned with choice and care of a microscope contains a comprehensive check list for evaluation of used instruments, as well as good advice on the subject in general. Construction details are given for illuminators from a simple diffuser type to the electronic flash. The suggestion to purchase a corrected condenser rather than a 100x ob- jective, unless such magnification and resolution are to be used, is good; most photomicrography is done with lower power objectives. The chapter on setting up equipment includes another check list of errors, advice on correction of mis- takes, and reasons for poor results.

Various cameras and their uses are discussed, and instructions are given on how to make equipment, such as a sliding copier, a single exposure holder, and modification of an Instamatic camera for photomicrography. Exposure methods and reciprocity failure are considered. The use of filters is explained, including the didymium filter for eosine-stained materials. Brief instructions are provided for darkfield, polarized light, phase, fluorescence, vertical, and epiincident lighting. Simple preparation methods include temporary and perma- nent mounts of materials ranging from microorganisms to metals.

Clearly written, compact, yet easily readable, Walker's book should save the beginner loss of both time and materials. Not a few photomicrographers will find some useful bits of information in the work. It is a worthy successor to Jackson's book of the same title, a manual so widely used by so many beginners, especially during the period 1940-1965.-OSCAR W. RICHARDS, Pacific Univer- sity, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Metallurgical Microscopy, by Helfrid Modin and Sten Modin. John Wiley and Sons, New York and Toronto, 1973, 473 pp., illus., $42.50.

This is a handbook for the practicing metallurgist, but it will have value also as a textbook and work of reference on aspects of the subject of microscopical study of metals. The volume represents a revised English edition of the Modins' popular 1968 book in Swedish.

Among methods covered are specimen selection and preparation, optical and electron microscopy, and quantitative microscopy. A unique concluding sec- tion, entitled "Tables and Formulae," is 112 pages in length. For English-

ing the latest computer techniques, by J. Passioura; a chapter on the microauto- radiography of water-soluble organic compounds, by W. Eschrich & E. Fritz; a paper on the microautoradiography of compounds which are insoluble in polar and nonpolar solvent systems, by R. Herrmann & W. Abel. Finally, special emphasis is given microautoradiography techniques at the electron microscope level, using plant systems as the experimental tool, by J. Pickett-Heaps.

The primary value of this book lies in the abundant technical and interpreta- tive procedures. These are based on the direct experience of the authors. For a beginning student in microautoradiography, this book provides a comprehen- sive introduction to the subject. One final comment: the book is up to date and is profusely illustrated with the very high quality half-tones and line draw- ings for which Springer-Verlag has become famous.-R. MALCOLM BROWN, Jr., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Amateur Photomicrography, by M. I. Walker. Focal Press, London and Chilton, Philadelphia, 1971, 189 pp., illus., $13.95.

Chapter one discusses various kinds of microscopes, their parts, and their uses. Much information is clearly stated in 34 pages. A good diagram shows how to examine objectives for scratches. A chapter concerned with choice and care of a microscope contains a comprehensive check list for evaluation of used instruments, as well as good advice on the subject in general. Construction details are given for illuminators from a simple diffuser type to the electronic flash. The suggestion to purchase a corrected condenser rather than a 100x ob- jective, unless such magnification and resolution are to be used, is good; most photomicrography is done with lower power objectives. The chapter on setting up equipment includes another check list of errors, advice on correction of mis- takes, and reasons for poor results.

Various cameras and their uses are discussed, and instructions are given on how to make equipment, such as a sliding copier, a single exposure holder, and modification of an Instamatic camera for photomicrography. Exposure methods and reciprocity failure are considered. The use of filters is explained, including the didymium filter for eosine-stained materials. Brief instructions are provided for darkfield, polarized light, phase, fluorescence, vertical, and epiincident lighting. Simple preparation methods include temporary and perma- nent mounts of materials ranging from microorganisms to metals.

Clearly written, compact, yet easily readable, Walker's book should save the beginner loss of both time and materials. Not a few photomicrographers will find some useful bits of information in the work. It is a worthy successor to Jackson's book of the same title, a manual so widely used by so many beginners, especially during the period 1940-1965.-OSCAR W. RICHARDS, Pacific Univer- sity, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Metallurgical Microscopy, by Helfrid Modin and Sten Modin. John Wiley and Sons, New York and Toronto, 1973, 473 pp., illus., $42.50.

This is a handbook for the practicing metallurgist, but it will have value also as a textbook and work of reference on aspects of the subject of microscopical study of metals. The volume represents a revised English edition of the Modins' popular 1968 book in Swedish.

Among methods covered are specimen selection and preparation, optical and electron microscopy, and quantitative microscopy. A unique concluding sec- tion, entitled "Tables and Formulae," is 112 pages in length. For English-

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