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"Max Perl" wrote:

When you use a view camera for macro work you have long extention on the
bellows.
You then need to compensate for the lost light to calculate a proper
exposure.
Does somebody have an easy way to calculate the exposure compensation?

I am using a 6x9 Linhof and want to play with a 5.6/100 Componon-S.
I guess you don't compensate down to 1m? ......but from here and closer?


Max

A held calculator with this formula and then you can make your own
"dummy stick"


Indicated F/stop (Use a light meter) * Bellows Extension (Use a ruler)
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Focal Length (Of the lens)


= Effective F/stop.

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