shim

[Daan]

I'm trying to adjust focus on one of my lenses by adding a shim.
And i was wondering what's the easiest way to make one?

 

[ferider]

Cut it out of a Coke can. No kidding.

 

[Daan]

i'll try that, thanks!

 

[cweg]

here's an interessting report about shimming.

http://www3.telus.net/public/rpnchbck/checking%20lens%20working%20distance.html

 

[JohnTF]

I have rolls of .001 and .002" brass shim stock-- bought from a hardware store.

Regards, John

 

[peterm1]

There is even a slightly easier one - go to the supermarket and buy one of those aluminium throw away roasting pans. Cost a couple of bucks. The metal in them is quite robust but is soft enough to be cut with ordinary scissors.