Notes/FAQ's


Some of our thoughts ..... and answers to questions.

1. We have experimented a bit with data backs.  The Nikon N90S data back, for example, allows input of numbers which can be printed directly on the film.  There are enough digits to include f stop and focal length.  Unfortunately, it has proven difficult to get these numbers to print reliably.  The background behind them effects their legibility.  A solution may be to darken the area on the glass insert directly behind these numbers.

2. We are developing a video link.  A miniature video camera to be attached to the eye piece of the still camera enabling a group to view the shot at one time.  A camera move may be rehearsed and recorded.  These video records can replayed later or sent as eClips over the internet.

3.  We've left the area outside the motion picture formats clear so that camera movement, framing adjustments, lighting placement, etc. can be anticipated.  The print can be enlarged by the lab to reduce that area.  The insert can be drawn upon with a marker to eliminate anything outside of the desired format.  It is glass.  Most inks will be easily removed.  The focusing screen is plastic, however, any adjustment may be irreversible.

4.  It's been pointed out that rotating the still camera by 90 degrees physically co-orients the two film formats.  In fact, the still frame height is the same as Super 35 width (see: "The Area Within the Image" on the Technical Info page).  So, you will get an accurate Super 35 horizontal angle of view -- which makes sense since we know that the purpose of Super 35 is to use the entire negative area, perf to perf.  Rotating the camera will give some sort of reference although it doesn't help with frame height.  The nice thing about the system is that it is very accurate. There's no guess work.

 

We have a patent covering the application of this system in the motion picture industry and other fields.  The system can be applied to various fields including but not limited to astronomy, cartography, architecture, engineering, etc.  It is not limited to but can be employed in microscopes, cameras, or telescopes.  It can be used with photographic, video, or most any optical recording medium.

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