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Old 22-04-2008, 11:06 AM
rally
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The Critical Focus Zone (in a perfect system) can be calculated by

CFZ (microns) = Focal ratio x Focal ratio x 2.2

1 micron = 0.001mm

In the real world it is often the case that the CFZ is up to a third larger than the theoretical figure. - Does anyone know why ?

Stating the obvious - the focal ratio of the system must include all optics in the imaging train.

Cheers Rally
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