Re: matching lenses

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 04:37 PM 15/3/97 -0600, you wrote:
>I've thought of possibly a simpler way to determine matching lenses in 
>the store.  Set up the camera on a tripod, fire of a shot, change lenses, 
>then double expose directly onto the other.  If you use underexpose by a 
>stop each then the shots should look normal if the lenses match.  if not, 
>use should see the double edge on everything.
>


How is this simpler than taking individual shots? If the camera moved even
slightly during exposures, you end up  with nothing. At least in taking
separate shots you can correct for misalignment.

As far as economy, you still have to use a roll of film.


Sam
>Todd Eifert  Memphis, TN
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