bvaughn4
15-Nov-2011, 07:09
Let me start out by saying I have only an elementary understanding of astigmatism and chromatic aberration, but am of the impression that they are key to the production of "Galli" style images. What else is required to produce the soft and/or swirly look.
Assuming the advancement in optical technologies over the last 125 or so years, shouldn't we be able to buy off the shelf components from a source like Surplus Shed and assemble a lens giving a very similar effect?
Have any of you done this? If so, can you point me to some information where I could learn more about choosing the components for one? Better yet, if you have built one can you suggest some pieces and an arrangement that i could try. The end result doesn't have to be exactly like the multi thousand dollar lenses we see selling here and on the bay, but it sure seems like someone with a good understanding of optics and available components should be able to get very close.
Thanks,
Bill
Assuming the advancement in optical technologies over the last 125 or so years, shouldn't we be able to buy off the shelf components from a source like Surplus Shed and assemble a lens giving a very similar effect?
Have any of you done this? If so, can you point me to some information where I could learn more about choosing the components for one? Better yet, if you have built one can you suggest some pieces and an arrangement that i could try. The end result doesn't have to be exactly like the multi thousand dollar lenses we see selling here and on the bay, but it sure seems like someone with a good understanding of optics and available components should be able to get very close.
Thanks,
Bill