>>> P.S. What's Scheimplug?

Since several people have now asked... :-))

>From <http://www.columbia.edu/~akj19/scheimpflug.html>

"Scheimpflug Imaging in Ophthalmology is a technique that allows the
assessment of the anterior segment of the eye, from the front of the cornea
to the back of the lens, in a sagittal plane. The name dates back to the
Austrian national Theodor Scheimpflug, who invented and patented the
technique in 1904, in Vienna. The new photographic apparatus he designed
found its first applications in the pursuit of military goals. Built into
balloons it was used to photograph landscapes for the creation of accurate
maps for improved targeting.
Since its invention Scheimpflug cameras were designed and used for special
challenges in photography, whenever accurate illustration over a wide focal
range is needed. The Scheimpflug camera still finds use in architectural
documentation of skyscraper fa�ades."

I first came across this during my Geology degree, when looking at aspects
of aerial photo interpretation.

For a collection of explanations see:
<http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=003FLe>

And a discussion in the context of large format cameras:
<http://people.westminstercollege.edu/faculty/ccline/photos/itlf/largeformat
3.html>

If nothing else try and spell the mans name correctly!  :-))


bye for now   

Keith Cooper

Northlight Images
http://northlight-images.co.uk
Photography - Digital Imaging - Apple Mac Consultancy

Tel +44 (0)116 291 9092 Mobile +44 (0)780 162 9397


===============================================================
GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE

Reply via email to