Re: Pin Hole Leica

[Stark <astark@suffolk.lib.ny.us>]

Mr:Khong I belive Don is only kidding I least I hope so....    T Stark..

On Sun, 16 Feb 1997, D Khong wrote:

> Don
> 
> Thank you for your input.
> 
> Firstly, to me,  photography is not only a medium of expression but also for
> enjoyment and fun.  It is also a challenge to be able to expand the horizons
> of photographic possibilities.  Using a pinhole lens is one of such
> challenges and does not denigrate the fine qualities of Leica lenses.
> 
> Secondly,  I do not share your disdain for Zeiss lenses.  In fact I have the
> greatest respect for the Zeiss optics which I am using on my Rolleis and
> Hasselblad. 
> 
> I also do not share your views on constructing a pinhole lens with a piece
> of cardboard.  May I refer you to the book entitled, "Pinhole Photography -
> Rediscovering a Historic Technique" by Eric Renner (Focal Press).  In it you
> will find that the construction of a pinhole lens is an extremely precise
> technique using brass shims and sometimes aliminium foil.  The same book
> will also show you that this humble lens is capable of some amazing results.
> 
> Finally, I am aware that pinhole lenses are commercially produced and they
> are made available for leica screwmount cameras.  Together with my Leica
> lenses, I intend to expand my enjoyment of photography when I get my hands
> on such a device.
> 
> Dan K.
> 
> 
> 
> At 10:24 PM 2/15/97 -0700, you wrote:
>  
> >
> >Pardon me for sounding uninformed but why on earth would anyone want to put
> >a pinhole adapter in a camera as fine (and expensive) as a Leica?  Leica
> >lenses are the absolute finest but someone wants to substitute a pinhole? 
> >Might as well hang a Miranda or Zeiss lens on the thing.  I'll gladly give
> >you a shoe box to put one in if you'll give me your Leica.  Barring that,
> >cut a hunk of cardboard out and poke a pinhole in it and tape it to the
> >lens mounting flange of your Leica for a try.  Should be on par with a
> >Miranda.
> >
> >Don
> >
> >
> >
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