Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/08/25

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Subject: [Leica] Digital accessory
From: lrzeitlin at gmail.com (Lawrence Zeitlin)
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:46:28 -0400

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


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