Re: Blackening materials

[jhuddle@xxxxxxx (Dave Huddle)]

All this discussion of blackening materials reminds me of a problem I
have with a Kin-Dar macro attachment for the Exacta camera.  The
Kin-Dar replaces the camera lens on the Exacta.  It has two lenses that
focus at about 4-5 inches (I forget-since I haven't played with this
toy for a while).  There is a metal septum that extends back from the
lenses almost to the shutter.  This setum moves up & down with the
mirror.  It is really a very interesting hardware item.

Now, here is the problem-when I've used this gadget, I get reflections
from the surface of the septum, and these reflections spoil the image.
So I need a blackening agent for the septum.  I'm reluctant to use
spray paint since it would probably gum up the action of the septum.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a blackening material to apply to the
septum?  I could probably apply paint with a small brush, if I thought
the paint would really cut the reflections.  So-what brand, what part
number, etc??

Dave huDDle     jhuddle@xxxxxxx         Westerville, Ohio


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