Application of Wide-Angle Optics to Moderately High-Speed Motion Picture Cameras

H. E. Bauer, A. W. Blake

The Douglas Aircraft Co. has gained considerable experience in the application of wide-angle optics to certain motion picture cameras, particularly at 200 to 500 frames/sec. The field of view used ranged from 140 to 160° full-cone angle, and aperture settings of the order of f/1.5 were obtained. Further, the extreme depth of field of the optical system was found to be a very useful feature. Experiences concerning the development of these wide-angle cameras are discussed.

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Published
1953-01
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J01130