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s large as pos- sible; consequently, for general all-around purposes it is best to use a lens whose focal length is somewhat longer than the longest side of the film. For a 23^ x 4^ film, for instance, we should use a lens of about 5 inches focal length. It is most important not to use a lens of… … Long Focal Length, Larger Image. of a little lens, and a larger shutter and a somewhat larger camera in place of a smaller shutter and an extremely com- pact camera, it also means (and this is vastly more impor- tant than mere camera compactness) the making of pictures having good perspective…
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