"the process".
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Framing the image in the ground glass viewfinder of the view camera.
Look closely to see the recreated photograph flipped and reversed.
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Refining focus on the ground glass with a loupe.
This is a fairly easy task. Taking a photograph of it however, is not.
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Looking through a light meter to set the proper exposure.
Also you can play CIA Spy Camera Guy with it.
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Different lenses provide different focal lengths. Selecting the proper lens length is critical to accurately rephotograph a subject.