Scheimpflug principle in English

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Etymology: Named after Austrian army Captain Theodor Scheimpflug, who used it in devising a systematic method and apparatus for correcting perspective distortion in aerial photographs. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Scheimpflug principle}} the Scheimpflug principle

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"Scheimpflug principle" meaning in English

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