Re: Long exposure question

[graywolf]

As to why it is called that. "Hiding behind the flag", refers to the old French 
empire flag, white with gold fleur-de-lis, that looked like a flag of surrender 
until you got close enough to see the gold flowers. Privateers hated it. Goes 
back awhile doesn't it (grin)?

William Robb wrote:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Larson"
Subject: Re: Long exposure question



Hey Bill,
 What is French flagging? Oh, and why is it called that? ;)


You didn't do a Google search did you?
Anyway, it's an old technique from when lenses didn't have shutters. The
photographer would cap the lens, then pull the dark slide.
The dark slide was then used as a flag in fromt of the lens while the cap
was pulled. The flag was then used as a shutter to allow the exposure.
After the exposure, the lens was recapped, and the dark slide was reinserted
into the film back.
It's still a great way to enjoy some of the classic lenses that are in
barrel mounts.
William Robb


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