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Aperture & resolution (if all things were equal)

Started by Bill in Ballard, 03/20/2004 03:40PM
Posted 03/20/2004 03:40PM Opening Post
I have been debating with a friend of mine, that if all things were equal (not considering field of view, chromatic aberration, baffling etc.) more aperture=more light gathering ability=better resolution at = magnification. He contends one is not a function of the other. any thoughts?


Posted 03/20/2004 06:18PM #1
Your friend needs to do some reading.

jon