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Re: [Digital BW] Nikon 8000 & manual focus

2002-10-19 by Ernst Dinkla

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cleavis" <lyonscox@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 9:18 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] Nikon 8000 & manual focus


> Was wondering if anyone who uses the Nikon actually used the manual
> focus option as well?
>
> I still fantasize about either a Polaroid 120 or a Nikon 8000.  Like
> that the Polaroid glass holder and scanner are less expensive than
> the Nikon.  Manual focus was something I noticed in the stats.
>
> Since much of my work is 6x8cm right now...the glass holder is
> important.

To check the automatic focus from time to time. And with glassless holders
to do a last focus just before scanning at a contrasty spot halfway the
centre/border.

Ernst

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