Widelux 35mm Panoramic Camera - Complete User Manual
Complete user manual in French for the Widelux 35mm panoramic swing-lens camera by PANON Camera Shoko Co., Ltd. This comprehensive guide walks you through operation and film loading, exposure settings and shooting techniques tailored to the camera's distinctive swing-lens design. You'll find detailed coverage of the Widelux's optical characteristics—including how horizontal lines distort and what causes banding artifacts—so you understand what to expect and how to work with these signature effects rather than fight them. The manual includes practical depth of field tables, model history and technical specifications, plus concrete film selection advice and guidance for scanning panoramic negatives. Beyond mechanics, you'll learn evaluation criteria and real-world tips for consistently getting strong results with this unique format, from composition strategies to exposure metering for the camera's full frame width.
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 21
- Size
- 1.3 MB
- Category
- Photography