> From: Tim Wheeler > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 6:49 > > The similarity between lens focal length & diagonal is mere coincidence. > The true measure of a "normal" focal length lens is one where the image > in the viewfinder is the same "size" as the image seen without a camera.
I am not sure what it proves except that the camera manufacturer matched the viewfinder magnification to a given focal length. They could make the viewfinder match any focal length. I guess what it proves is what that specific camera manufacturer considers a "standard" lens. Bertho =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
