However, that is just the start. You will find that
the shift lens might become your "standard" lens for nearly all
non-people/action photography. It essentially turns your OM
into a view-camera. (overlly simplistic, I know)
Huh? I do understand the principles of the perspective correction
of a shift lens. But how does one turn my OM into a view camera?
And what will that do for me?
Running a true view camera gets expensive! One of the best advantages
of a 35mm PC lens is to get rid of 'keystoning' - the perspective
distortion caused by shooting upwards at buildings (it refers to the
tapered 'keystone' that locks a stone arch). This tapering effect is
the bane of architectural photography and of those who like rigidly
controlled lines.
Grant Mudford is a top architectural photog who made his name with a
Nikkor 35mm PC (I think) when he used to be an Australian :) -
industrial B&W shots of things like truck parks with lots of nice
precise right angles. Look for some of his early work.
Personally, I prefer to get bent right out of shape.
AndrewF
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