Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Electrically controlled shutters work on the principle that the shutter is > mechanically enrergized into operation by a solenoid. Another step in the > process, so it is inherently slower. Not true. A solenoid for a shutter curtain can have significantly less inertia than the necessary gear train for a mechanical shutter. In any event, the difference is way less than a humanoid's reaction time, and a decent photog will anticipate appropriately anyhow. BTW, I prefer the gear train myself, although I have and use the solenoid variety too. > > all I have been able togather for now. My guess is that there is some way > to make the CCD cheaper.... pure guess, but that's the thought process > behind the electronics biz. Yes, we'll see less expensive digital imaging in the future. Together with other electronic advances, we'll probably eventually see the demise of Ag. I predict it won't be for at least 20 years though. Paul.