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- From: kassover@rumsey.crd.ge.com (David Kassover)
- Subject: Re: cat(mirror) lens questions
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- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 02:48:24 GMT
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- In article <1jqi9jINN89v@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> bu890@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Brian Segal) writes:
- >
- >You have to remember that when you get into 500mm and longer lenses
- >the magnification of the atmospheric conditions is a significant
- >factor in image quality...don;t shoot on hazy days if you want clear
- >sharp pictures..also turbulence caused by local temperature
- >fluctuations becommes a major factor.
-
- Hard to find a not hazy day around here, lately.
-
- How much atmosphere is acceptable? 5 miles? 1000 yards? 50 feet?
- What's the close focus of the lenses in question? One that I
- have came with an extension, about 2.5 inches long; it's
- supposed to allow close focussing to 8 feet. I'm not sure how
- far out I can still focus with it installed...
-
- Will filtration or polarization help?
-
-
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- David Kassover "Proper technique helps protect you against
- uupsi!khazad!kassover sharp weapons and dull judges."
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