I've thought the same thing and was willing to buy a cheap digital camera
for parts, but have no clue where to even start. It would take some pretty
creative machining to get the right parts. The key would be the focus
point, wouldn't it? Could we assume it has to be in the same place as the
35mm film plane? Seems like you could take the sensor and replace the
pressure plate. Route the connections out the back to a 'box' on the back
of the camera. Maybe even gut a Winder and put everything in it?
Tom
> C'mon people, it can't be beyond the technical genius of people here to
> build a Digital Back for the OM range ? If we all pooled our knowledge ?
> (Ok, so I'm sitting around bored now I'm redundant !)
>
> But seriously, after my email regarding CCD's the other day I received a
> VERY detailed, very technical response from Tim Hughes (I think he sent it
> here too). I thought I knew a bit about CCD's, but he knows WAY more !!
> With all our combined knowledge, surely we could come up with something ?
I
> know it would be difficult with most of you being "Stateside", but I for
one
> would be interested / willing to help out as necessary with such a venture
> ...
>
> If Olympus themselves aren't going to do it, then maybe someone with the
> necessary vision should (ie all of us !).
>
> Just a thought. Crazy I'm sure, but there you go.
>
> Jon
>
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