Re: Photographing the computer monitor

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

P3D Dr. George A. Themelis wrote:
> 
> In an article titled "Optimized Monitor Photography" that appeared in the
> Journal USA Microscopy and Analysis (July '96, p. 25) the authors recommend
> using long focal length fixed lenses (135 mm or 200 mm) to reduce
> distortion due to the non-flatness of the screen, and make the illumination
> more uniform. A SASE will bring you a copy of the article.

I'd like to get a copy of the article, but an SASE is a bit of a problem
for us Canuks.  It is the stamp part that's the hassle.  I know it is a
pain for you, but if I can find $1 US (or whatever it costs) and enclose
it, could you find it in your heart to get a stamp for me?

I will also need to know your address :-)

Some time ago, you asked me where I was going to start in 3D.  Well,
health and finances have not been kindly lately, so instead of going
digital, I have decided to go for holmes cards.  They have always held a
romantic appeal for me, plus they will be inexpensive.  I already have a
holmes viewer (my great-grandfather's), and a functioning 35 mm SLR
(manual) camera.  I will need a slide bar, but I plan to build one based
on a sliding rail assembly which uses preloaded ballbearings for a
smooth movement.  My tripod will be a bit flimsy, but I think I can just
using the timer or a cable release since I will be only shooting still
life.

Somewhat limiting, but a whole lot better than nothing.

Should I somehow take a photo worthy of display, well scanning and
printing services are always getting cheaper.  I'll worry about it then.

Regards,
John

ps. thanks for the comments, you'll see them incorporated soon.

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John Ohrt,  Regina, SK, Canada
johrt@xxxxxxx



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