Olympus OM Equipment for Close-up and Macro Photography

Introduction

A heavy, rigid stand similar to ones that Olympus has been using for some of its stereo microscopes since the 1970s. Supplied with a reversible opaque stage glass (black on one side and white on the other), and a pair of stage clips.

Olympus OM Macrophoto Stand VST-1

The height of the column is only 124 mm, but this can be increased by 74 mm by removing the screw-in cap from the top and replacing it with the Macrophoto Stand Extension Bar VST-E. Only one Extension Bar can be fitted, because it is only threaded at one end.

The Macrophoto Stand B Adapter, not supplied with the Stand, is required in order to provide a ¼″ screw fitting for attaching either the Auto Bellows or the Focusing Rail.

The supplied stage glass in interchangeable with a range of other stage plates for various methods of illumination.

The Stand can be used on the Trans-Illuminator Base X-DE with subjects that need to be viewed by transmitted light. This arrangement is also used in conjunction with the Lieberkühn reflectors.

Olympus OM Macrophoto Stand VST-1, complete with Stand Extension Bar VST-E, Stand B Adapter and Trans-Illuminator Base X-DE

Versions

Only one version is known.

Macrophoto Stand B Adapter

Introduction

The B Adapter is intended for connecting either the Auto Bellows or the Focusing Rail to the Stand. It is designed so that the centre of a lens fitted to the bellows will be located directly above the centre of the stage plate. The centre of a lens fitted to an OM body plus focusing stage plus focusing rail will also be located above the centre of the stage plate.

Olympus OM Macrophoto Stand B Adapter

The B Adapter fits over the top of the column of the Stand. Rotate it around the column until the flat surface is pointing forwards, and then lock it in place with the screw at the rear. The rubber-covered flat surface is the same size as the base of the mounting block on the Auto Bellows and the Focusing Rail. The ¼″ screw that passes through the flat surface screws into one of the corresponding holes in the base of the mounting block.

Versions

Two versions are known. The first version, of which not many were made, has an “M” logo – see The Olympus M-1 Information Page. The later version, which is far more common, bears the familiar “OM” logo.

Macrophoto Stand Extension Bar VST-E

Introduction

The Extension Bar increases the height of the Stand’s column by 74 mm. To mount the Extension Bar, remove the screw cap from the top of the Stand’s column, and screw the Extension Bar in its place. The Extension Bar is not threaded at the top, so only one of them can be used.

Olympus OM Macrophoto Stand Extension Bar VST-E

Versions

Only one version is known.