Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the web page. Looks like the revolution occurred while I was sleeping. However, the extension to more capable digital cameras is new and it will be fun to see if it goes anywhere interesting. Dick >In a message dated 2/14/2006 12:11:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, >shino@panix.com writes: > >i think "folded optics" is meant to convey that the actual image >recording light path is "folded" rather than merely the viewing >light path. > >-rei > > >Periscopes, prism binoculars, > >NATO definition: Any optical system containing reflecting components for >the purpose of reducing the physical length of the system or for the >purpose >of changing the path of the optical axis. > > >Most major brands of digital have some form of folded optics, all the >little >flat ones use that principle. > >http://personales.ya.com/igbgalleries/foldedsidebyside.htm > > >Even back in the old days of digital, (2003,) Concord introduced a >proprietary folded lens design. > >I'm just saying that it isn't a very new concept. > > >Regards, >Sonny >http://www.sonc.com >Natchitoches, Louisiana >Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane >?galit?, libert?, crawfish > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information