infocus #40 December 2015 Microscopy Automation

DOI: 10.22443/rms.inf.1.130

In this article, the authors examine the work of Richard Weston, who has enhanced the capability of his stereo microscope with a motorised stage and focus motor and uses his system as an artistic, rather than a scientific, instrument. Whilst these devices are usually thought of as something that only research scientists have a need of, this equipment helps Richard obtain the best images he can. Both his work, and some of the techniques he uses to obtain his images, are described here.