[MF3D.FORUM:316] Re: Vertical Alignment

[Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Sam said:
>> I'd say that's relative. I've never seen a Sputnik blow a Realist away
>> regarding sharp contrast. Do not all Sputniks have internal reflection
>> problems, or are there actually models that have eliminated the shiny
>> internal compartment?

  My Sputnik seemed to have a semi-gloss type
finish on the interior bakelite originally.
>From what others say, some seem to be shinier.
(mine has the old shutter speeds to 1/100, if
that matters)

>Sam, do you use lens shades with your Sputnik? That should help
>increase contrast and shapness.

  I always use shades with mine. Homemade from
a pill bottle. I have some instructions on my
web page for making some from PVC test caps.
http:www/angelfire.com/ca/erker

>Here is a question: Can you use regular Teslor's flat black
>paint for the inside of the Sputnik or would it flake off?
>If not standard flat black model paint then what should be
>used?

  I'm sure Testor's paint would work but the
black flocked paper from Edmunds is better
and baffles and blackening is better still.
See Tom Deering's baffle page :)
www.deering.org as I recall.

Greg E.