Ummmm? I must be missing something here. Why not just record when light hits the sensor, I mean you do have a shutter. What more do you need?
Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto ----- Original Message ----- From: "Caveman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 10:20 PM Subject: Re: digital backs (was Re: Leica R9/R8 digital back.) > Anthony Farr wrote: > > Interesting. Do you know how the backs are controlled? My guess would be > > that either they use X-synch from the lens to signal the back when capture > > should commence, or they totally bypass the shutter system of the camera and > > use their own 'virtual' shutter. > > Supposing there's no signal from the camera available. And since it's > not a full frame sensor. You have the physical place for an additional > optical sensor that could detect when the shutter starts moving. > > cheers, > caveman >
