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- From: D98O@BR1.HRZ.TH-DARMSTADT.DE (Jochen Fuehrer)
- Subject: Re: New question for Photo Techies
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- In-Reply-To: gpalo@digi.lonestar.org's message of 23 Dec 92 04: 47:12 GMT
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 16:09:57 GMT
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- In <1992Dec23.044712.8935@digi.lonestar.org> gpalo@digi.lonestar.org writes:
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- > A while back I proposed a system where the camera would record electronically
- > information about exposure, lighting conditions, etc., on a magnetic strip
- > embedded in the film, to be used by the automatic printer in creating the
- > final print. This got mixed response, but I just thought of an even better
- > use for this or a similar technology:
- >
- > Let the camera record the number of frames exposed on the film. This way
- > you could easily unload a roll midway through, change film, then go back
- > to the original partially exposed roll and go automatically to the next
- > available unexposed frame. The information could be recorded at the start
- > of the film on some kind of magnetic area. The camera would update the
- > number on unloading -- of course you would want to be able to unload
- > with the tongue exposed.
- >
- > The upshot would be nearly the equivalent of interchangeable film backs
- > for 35mm cameras.
- >
- > Any takers?
- >
- > Gerry Palo (73237.2006@compuserve.com)
-
- I guess a pencil and a piece of paper will do the same job (at least they
- do for me) at a fraction of the cost. The only disadvantage: You have to
- push the button n times. :-)
- Jochen
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