In combination, a front and rear lens (double lens) provides up to 80o of coverage with high resolution of 60 lines/mm at f:22. Single cells when used alone will perform well out to approximately 30o and are traditionally used with a yellow filter. Resolution in this case will be a very respectable 45 to 50 lines at f:32 to 45. Complete MTF and other optical data is available upon request.
The table shown is a copy of one of the actual brass plates affixed to the box lid with which each standard set is provided, illustrating the various combinations and resulting focal lengths. Other sets may be specified by the photographer, but adding cells to an existing set will require testing and adjustment at the factory to guarantee proper performance.
Wisner Zero Power Corrector
It occurred to us that it should be a simple matter to design a cell of null power to place in front of the shutter with sufficient corrections of opposite power to the single cell placed behind the shutter so that one can use color film. The new Wisner Corrector may be used with any of the single cells in the Plasmat system, and will render the single cells usable with color. If you are shooting black and white and prefer the more traditional approach, you can continue using a yellow filter and your results will be excellent. The corrector is not necessary.
All Plasmat sets come with the specified number of polished brass cells in a mahogany cell box lined with burgundy velvet, brass engraved focal length and stop table and Copal shutter marked in MM. All Plasmat orders require a 50% deposit.
4x5 Set Five cells: 250,250,350,400,450,#1 Copal shutter $3,239.50 "... I enjoyed using the Wisner lens set...there is a strong nostalgia attached to using it..The heart of a very light weight lens and accessory bag. .It was easy to make 16x20 enlargements from 5x7 negatives with no excuses." Gordon Hutchings, View Camera Magazine, Jan/Feb 98

Single Pasmat with Corrector

5x7 Set Five cells: 250,350,400,450,500,#1 Copal shutter $3,637.70
8x10 Set Four cells: 350,400,500,600,#3 Copal shutter. $4,107.40
Master Set Six cells:250,350,400,450,500,600,#3 shutter $4,810.30
 
Yellow Filter,#15 coated in brass ring,for 4x5 and 5x7 sets $65.00
For 8x10 and Master sets, price $85.00
 
Corrector, fits all sets $650.00  

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