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- Path: sparky!uunet!nwnexus!dsp
- From: dsp@halcyon.com (Don)
- Subject: Re: panoramic cameras ?
- Message-ID: <1992Dec27.050140.24690@nwnexus.WA.COM>
- Sender: sso@nwnexus.WA.COM (System Security Officer)
- Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. (206) 455-3505
- References: <THOMASS.92Dec26120625@ko.ldgo.columbia.edu> <1992Dec26.205244.8959@ultb.isc.rit.edu>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1992 05:01:40 GMT
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- andpph@ritvax.isc.rit.edu writes:
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- >In article <THOMASS.92Dec26120625@ko.ldgo.columbia.edu>
- >>I am new to this group and this may be a FAQ. I consider buying a panoramic
- >>camera and was wondering whether anybody has experience with the Widelux F8
- >>(35mm) camera. I would appreciate some critical comments and advice ...
-
- >From what I have heard this camera is somewhat susceptible to mechanical
- >breakdowns. Used with care it should be ok though. You might want to get in
- [ ... ]
-
- >I believe the association can be reached through Richard Fowler who lives in
- >Orlando, Florida. If you'd like more info I can look it up for you.
-
- >andy
-
-
- I'll 2nd what Andy has to say about the Widelux's being tempramental.
- If you can, when you buy it (from a shop or private party) make sure
- that you can run some test roll/s through it first and then examine the
- negs closely.
- For *some* reason they seem to come out of the factory on the basis of
- "some are great, other's aren't sharp".
-
- In one respect you do take your chances when buying one, but if you
- find a good one you'll really enjoy using it! (sort of like computers
- eh? :)
-
- Don
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