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Re: [OM] Repro question

Subject: Re: [OM] Repro question
From: "Doug Nowlin" <wa5ohb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 11:51:42 -0600
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From: John Petrush <jpetrush@xxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 1998 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Repro question


>With the extension tubes, you can get "ok" results with the 50mm lens.  A
>macro lens would be much better.  You will have to stop it all the way
down,
>and there will still probably be some center-to-edge focus problems.  I
>prefer to use tungsten lights for this kind of work because I can see any
>odd reflections on the print surface.  With flash, you can only see them
>when you get them back :(.
>
A cheap alternative is level concrete in the sunshine. My sidewalk sees
regular use as a copy stand even though I have a copy stand. Faster lenses
such as the 50mm f/1.4 are generally not desirable for this purpose. You
might experiment with the 85mm although it is also a fast lens. It cost
little to try, and if the results are not acceptable have it done by a lab.
Remember, contrast will increase in copying.

>You'll also need an 80B filter (with 3400K photofloods) or 80A (with normal
>tungsten bulbs) or you'll end up with an awful yellow cast to the print.
>
Herbert Keppler suggested using cheaper and cooler 75 watt reflector floods
with an 80A and 82B, but I have yet to try his suggestion.

Doug


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