This works well for me. I take any microscope (mantis too) and get a digital camera. Put the part that you want to photo under the scope then take the camera to one of the eye pieces or to one side of a mantis. Be patient and make slow movements left and right the camera will be able to look through the eye piece. I have been extremely successful using a simple digital camera and with a scope that has a wide range I can take whatever detail photo I need. I suppose you can also buy something but I haven't been able to justify a more pretty set up. Kathy