Re: Front Surface Mirrors

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From: Les Newcomer (lnphoto@ismi.net)
Date: 05/16/00-08:09:34 AM Z


"Jeffrey D. Mathias" wrote:

> Do keep in mind that front surface mirrors should have the same
> attention to optical quality as a lens.

Okay so you should get the right rearview mirror that says "objects are
closer than they apear". On the other hand you might not need as big a
room using this mirror. ;-)

I've seen the type that mounts to the lens, they are trapazoidal shaped
and the Post war version I saw had an chain at the far end of the mirror
to adjust it.
Another option and much more optically and politically correct is using a
prism from an old graphic arts camera.

Les

> I believe the model Judy referred to fits over the lens and is enclosed
> so as to reduce dust from collecting on the mirror. Having the mirror
> near the lens also keeps the size of the mirror smaller and the price
> reasonable. Also, the enlarger and wall (or easel) should be plumb
> (perpendicular to a level horizontal) as the mirror is fixed at a 45
> degree angle.
>
> --
> Jeffrey D. Mathias
> http://home.att.net/~jeffrey.d.mathias/


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