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Re: [OM] Anyone got a shift lens for sale?

Subject: Re: [OM] Anyone got a shift lens for sale?
From: "Gregg" <giverson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 18:54:39 -0400
Get a trampoline from Sam's Club.  When you aren't using it the grandkids
can.  Please use spotters!

Gregg


Tom seriously spoke:


> Ansel Adams used a platform on top of his car to improve his
> perspective.
>

>
> At 2000 July 7 - Friday 9:46, Keith Berry <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> spoke about *Re: [OM] Anyone got a shift lens for sale?...* saying
>
> > Lex wrote:
> >
> > >I'd thought of that, Dirk.  Even a stepstool provides enough elevation
to
> > >substantially reduce perspective distortion, and I've got one that'll
fit
> > in
> > >the car...
> >
> > A cheap alternative is to set up the shot with the camera on a monopod,
or
> > tripod with the legs almost closed, set the self timer and lift the lot
in
> > the air. The result emulates a photo taken by a 12 foot tall
photographer
> > who can't see to frame very well.
> > I've used this method to 'see' over high walls and fences but you have
to
> > remember doing it or when your prints come back you'll say "I don't
remember
> > this view - whose pictures are these?"
> > Most important is to ensure that the space you're lifting the camera
into is
> > clear or, like I did once, entangle it in low tree branches. Don't do it
> > near electricity pylons - or in a storm!
>
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