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Re: [OM] 24mm shift (long)

Subject: Re: [OM] 24mm shift (long)
From: HI100@xxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 00:28:53 EDT
Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< The big problem with all such schemes is that common 35mm lenses have 
 image circles that are too small to tilt or shift much, and also that 
 they no longer focus to infinity if anything is introduced between 
 lens and body that changes the register distance. >>

Jan,    
        what about using a medium format more symetrical simple lens. You 
might even use an old process lens? They have longer focal lengths for 
"standard" lenses so should focus to infinity, and they have larger exit 
pupils. I guess if you ar trying to get a 28mm or so then this is impractical 
but if you  are considering the OM 135mm then a lens in the 80-100mm range 
should be easy to get. You might consider an old folding camera like the 
Zeiss Ikonta style (lots of clones ) which typically have pretty good lenses 
and are commonly available. They seem to be reasonably priced when in bargain 
condition especially if you get the plain Jane models without coupled RF etc. 
In fact you might even be able to use the bellows portion!

Regards,
Tim Hughes
Hi100@xxxxxxx

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