[MF3D.FORUM:1290] Re: Sputnik lens problem

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From: Kevin Dockery
Paul,
I have taken pictures with the Sputnik in question.  (In my case, it is
only obvious in the pictures, on ground-glass it's OK).  Under the right
circumstances (stopped down (F-16), diffuse light), the pictures are fine.
I have found that with stereo cameras there is a
compensating effect.   The combined images are better than either of the
originals.  Plus, the flare can make for a "soft-focus" image.
This said, I have since acquired another Sputnik.  The optics on this one
seem to be clearer.
Regards,
Kevin




Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx> on 09/29/2000 03:10:01 PM

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kevin.dockery@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I have seen this on a Sputnik, especially in highly specular
> light.  I don't know if it is the same problem, but I have
> attributed it to lens flare due to the coatings coming off
> of the optics.

Thanks for the reply, Kevin!

Did you shoot with that camera?  How were the results?
Based on what I saw on the ground glass, I assumed it
would be a waste of time and money to even put a test
roll through the camera.

Paul Talbot