Re: Splitters, Loreo, Argus, etc.

[P3D John W Roberts <roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Sun, 9 Mar 1997 12:27:43 -0600
>From: P3D Peter Davis  <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Splitters, Loreo, Argus, etc.

>In a recent discussion, some folks seemed to be saying that if you already
>have a Loreo, there's little reason to get a "splitter" attachment for an
>SLR.  My question is:  if you already have a splitter, is there any reason
>to get a Loreo? 

A "splitter" with a single input aperture introduces keystone distortion
into the images (discussed by Ferwerda). I don't know how objectionable this
effect is in practice with a typical "splitter".

A 2-aperture system does not have to have keystone distortion. I don't know
whether this camera's optics are good enough for this difference to produce
a noticeable benefit.

John R


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