by ____ <internetphobic@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
In article <4806409e$0$2101$edfadb0f@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
"Max Perl" <max_perl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> When you use a view camera for macro work you have long extention on the
> bellows.
> You then need to compensate for the lost light to calculate a proper
> exposure.
> Does somebody have an easy way to calculate the exposure compensation?
>
> I am using a 6x9 Linhof and want to play with a 5.6/100 Componon-S.
> I guess you don't compensate down to 1m? ......but from here and
closer?
>
>
> Max
A held calculator with this formula and then you can make your own
"dummy stick"
Indicated F/stop (Use a light meter) * Bellows Extension (Use a ruler)
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Focal Length (Of the lens)
= Effective F/stop.
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