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Petzval: Something Old Becomes Something New. Part 1

Prior to 1840 the lenses used in the embryonic field of photography were so “slow” (poor at light transmission) that even bright outdoor exposures could be from 30 minutes or more.   That was not a problem for landscapes (except perhaps for … Continue reading

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