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3.9. Panoramas
While using a lens with shift capability you can produce panoramic photographs. For that, make two exposures from one camera
angle: first one – with maximum shift of the lens to the right, and a second one – with maximum shift to the left. Combining both images
will provide you with a single panoramic photograph (Figure 7), which corresponds to a negative with an image format of 6
х
9
с
m and
normal perspective.
Figure 7
3.10. Obstruction elimination
Obstructions like trees or telegraph poles located relatively closely to the camera and appearing at the image edge can be
eliminated by means of lens shifting and rotating the camera.
For instance, the obstruction (pole) is located at the image edge on the right. See Figure 8
А
. To eliminate it, shift the lens to the
right, and rotate the camera to the left until full disappearance of the pole. (Figure 8B).
Figure 8
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Figure 8B
4. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE RULES
The camera lens is a complicated optical device and it requires careful operation and maintenance. Protect it against impacts,
sudden fluctuations in temperature and also against dust and moisture.
Upon entrance into a warm room from outside frost do not open the lens immediately. Let it warm up to prevent condensation on
the optical surfaces.
Remove dust and moisture from the lens with a soft brush, cloth, or a product specific to this purpose.
Note:
During inspection it can be found out that some lenses may have small bubbles in the glass, insignificant scratches and fluffs
which do not in any way affect image quality and have been accepted by the ARAX standard.
Version 2 (07-26-2011)
ARAX Inc.
Kiev, Ukraine, 01042
