Winsor Crosby wrote:
[...]
> Since film exposure is a chemical reaction
> which occurs when photons are added, intensity of photon bombardment of the
> film molecules in low light or the duration of the bombardment in short
> duration flash get to be significant. It is sort of like holding your hand
> above a flame. Your hand can absorb a lot of energy over a long time
> without burning it. You can even plunge your hand into the intensity of the
> flame for an instant without burning it, but if you put your hand close to
> the flame for a short while you will get a very good exposure. :-)
>
> Winsor
Hi Winsor,
this was by far the best explanation of reciprocity law failure I ever
heard.
Sort of gives you a 'hands on' feel for what is happening.
Thanks,
Soenke, Hamburg
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