Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 2/14/2006 12:11:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, shino@panix.com writes: i think "folded optics" is meant to convey that the actual image recording light path is "folded" rather than merely the viewing light path. -rei Periscopes, prism binoculars, NATO definition: Any optical system containing reflecting components for the purpose of reducing the physical length of the system or for the purpose of changing the path of the optical axis. Most major brands of digital have some form of folded optics, all the little flat ones use that principle. http://personales.ya.com/igbgalleries/foldedsidebyside.htm Even back in the old days of digital, (2003,) Concord introduced a proprietary folded lens design. I'm just saying that it isn't a very new concept. Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane ?galit?, libert?, crawfish