Lesson 3: Text
The text for Lesson 3: Optics For The Camera Technician.
This lesson is an introduction to photographic optics. An understanding of optical principles is important, because you will be called upon to repair lenses, viewfinders, and other optical systems that require careful calibration to ensure accurate focusing and optimum image sharpness.
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