Re: Lenses and Contrast

[P3D Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>My theory about a low contrast lens is that
>stray light from dirt, internal reflections, etc tends to boost the shadow
>detail in a way similar to " flashing" to reduce contrast in prints or
>slides. Is this accurate? If so, is it not possible to design a filter to
>reduce contrast in high contrast lenses?

  BobH drew a ASCII diagram of his method of flashing the film
(using a diffused flash and a 45 degree angle piece of glass).
This would work for what you want to do though you would have
to calculate the amount of boost you want to give to the darkest
regions.

Greg



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