[fso301]

The photo still looks unreal. I'm not aware of any kind of camera lens that can distort the view like that. I haven't tried using my camera as a phone, ever, and I'm no photographer, but those rounds look 2-3" bigger than they should look.

Let's try something different. While looking at the photo, Place your pointer finger on the monitor. Now move it towards your eye. Notice your pointer finger is getting larger relative to the ammo, gun and sailor? the same effect is at play with the camera. The ammo is closer to the lens than the gun or sailor. As a result, the ammo will look larger relative to the gun and sailor. The reason all can be in focus is due to the cameras depth of field whereby, obects at varying distances can be in or out of focus based on the depth of field.

All that having been said, if I were that sailor, no way would I have had anything but an expression of protest, disgust and shame at the condition of the gun, mount and ammo. Thanks to all the Freepers who offered explanations.

[Simo Hayha]

I've got an old AE-1. After posting I went and dug out the booklet that came with it. Bought the thing in 1978, and now we have digital cameras and I imagine camera lenses have changed as well. But at the time there was something called "tilt and shift" lens, "fish-eye lens", as well as other kinds.

The thing is, everything about the rounds and the gun are larger in comparison to the sailor, who appears to be standing right next to the gun mount. So even if a special lens was used, the photo looks unreal.

Send a copy to all Illinois residents and ask them if they're behind their elected officials desire to cripple manufacturers who also make .50 caliber ammunition. I'd prefer to choke 'em, since I doubt diplomacy is going to work with those yum-yums.

I'm going to look for a camera lens like the one used for the picture to augment my fishing tackle box. The first one is always a keeper, but at least the lens will make it look bigger.