Hi! BR> Upgradeable like computer CPUs? A modular camera system with BR> standardised modules (sensor, CPU, AF, metering, communications interface, BR> etc) makes a lot of sense. The chassis and component mountings could remain BR> the same. With today's present miniaturisation, any thing is possible. BR> Last year I suggested a camera that could use both film and digital. The BR> digital conversion would be in the form of a back/base which could be easily BR> attached to the body.
Not to sound impolite, but it is much easier said than done. Take for instance such a simple with respect to multi-technologiness of DSLR thing as Palm Pilot. It took Palm quite some tricks before they arrived to their universal connector - the contact between cradle and the unit itself. So simple, but they haven't foreseen that eventually their handhelds will have rechargeable batteries - need at least one more contact... The whole issue of hardware modularity is very non-trivial. I doubt that modern technology can provide us with what you seem to find so easily obtained. It either will not be modular or it will not be reliable as an SLR camera should be. Again, I meant no disrespect or offence. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
