I've seen model railrad pics taken with the Fricko and buyers often find it
was a "Fricko(n)" waste of money. Picture quality is terrible, much better
results can be had with a home made pinhole fashioned from shim brass.
John
----------------------------------------------------------------
Camtech / Olympus Service since 1977
21 South La., Huntington NY 11743-4714
516-424-2121
http://www.zuiko.com
--------------------------------------------------------------
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Goss <steveg3@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 11:56 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: pinhole lenses
> Hi all-
>
> If you really want a pinhole lens, try the A. J. Fricko Company They make
a
> special pinhole lens with a "colens" over it to help focus the light.
It's
> available for Olympus, and a bunch of other slr bodies. Only $169.95 plus
> shipping.
>
> It looks like the lens is built onto a body cap. The pinhole is photo
etched
> to 0.018 inch diameter in stainless steel. Approximately f/105. Yes,
that's
> one hundred and five. Type 2 and Beattie screens may be a little dark.
>
> They have an answering machine at (513)-421-4288, fax at (513)-421-4588,
and
> email address ajfricko@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
> Snail mail address Andrew J. Fricko Co
> PO Box 43276
> Cincinnati, OH, 45243.
>
> I don't have one, but have seen some pictures made by one. They looked
very
> nice.
>
> Steve Goss, Dallas, Tx, usa steveg3@xxxxxxxxx
>
> < This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
> < For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
> < Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
>
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|