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briantilley Moderator Deep knowledge of bodies and lens; high level photography skills Nikonian since 26th Jan 2003Sat 17-Nov-12 08:59 AM
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>...what method would you use to get the camera sensor exactly
>parallel to a flat focus chart?

An alternative method is to fix a piece of flat mirror glass temporarily over the centre of the chart. Looking through the viewfinder (or using live view), align the camera so that the reflection of the lens is exactly centred in the frame. Then remove the mirror.

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