Hi,
> Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 01:21:21 -0700
> From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] f-stops and p-stops
>
> OK, the 'f'' f-stop stands for 'focal ratio' and the 't' in t-stop for
> 'transmission', i.e. the actual light that comes through. Where does
> 'p-stop' come from? A mishearing of 't-stop', or some other even more
> esoteric meaning. Not arguing with your tests, just wondering about the
> nomenclature.
The "p" stands for
"Perhaps-I-should-try-a-random-letter-because-I-forgot-what-the-real-term-was"
:-)
Can anybody quickly rename all my previous posts and save me from losing face
in front of future generations ?
Peter.
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