Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On another topic entirely. A few years ago an idea was floated about a digital accessory for most film cameras. As I understand it, a thin sensor plate would fit in the film slot of a standard 35 mm camera and the electronics, data card, and batteries would fit in the film chambers. At the time the idea was rejected because the then available electronics were too big, the standard data card was the relatively large Compact Flash, large size sensors were unavailable, and no provision was made for a viewing screen. Most of those problems are moot today. Relatively low priced sensors are available from 4/3 to full frame 35mm, the prevailing SD memory card is small and micro SD is even smaller. Digital camera electronics, at least judging by P&S size cameras, would fit in a thimble. Given the prevalence of iPod and iPads, the lack of a viewing screen is not really an issue. Does anyone know what happened to this idea? If a practical digital accessory could be devised it would be a new lease on life for all these lovely mechanical Leicas and film cameras that sit neglected on closet shelves. Larry Z