Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark Rabiner wrote: > > Joe Codispoti wrote: > > > > Could someone explain to me the process by which the quality of the photo in > > the URL below is possible? > > http://www.nikon.co.jp/press/2000/image/s3_s.jpg > > > > Thanks in advance. > > Joseph > > The back of the camera is completely parallel to the camera but the shot is from > above as there is not a trace of convergence. > So it was shot with a view camera probably. > Sheet film probably. 4x5 would be my guess. > Some 4x5 Leicas are the Linhoff Master Techniquea, Wista, and Speed Graphic. > You focus with the rangefinder and look through the little window or wire frames > and take the picture. Click > But you make sure you remembered to take the dark slide out and cock the shutter. > And so on. > I'm up for it!!!! > Mark Rabiner Clarification of the above first sentence. The back of the camera depicted in the photograph is completely parallel to the back of camera that was taking the picture. I know this is true because this was shot from a slightly raised position and it therefore indicates a moveable back, a view camera. Sorry folks, I don't always communicate. Mark Rabiner The sides of the Nikon depicted are completely parallel with the sides of the image. Sheet film.