Bisected Lenses Are Mechanically Intricate Yet Poetically Utilitarian

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Bisected Lenses Are Mechanically Intricate Yet Poetically Utilitarian

Bisected Lenses Are Mechanically Intricate Yet Poetically UtilitarianWhile it's not uncommon to get a glimpse into the intricate inner-workings of fine watches, it's rare that we get the same opportunity to see what's under the hood of classic cameras. Here's a bilateral slice of a Leitz lens that was part of a 1930s Leica camera-sitting over a plain red backdrop, its stoic mechanics border on high art. Taken from the Deutshes Technikmuseum Berlin, Wired has a whole gallery of gorgeous photography photography. Hit the link and enjoy. [Wired and DTMB]

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