I was referring to robocameras too - MZ-30, MZ-S. In order to work out how the AF360 worked, I did a lot of 'dry-firing' of the empty camera.
Jostein is most adamant his Z1 will... This is quite curious, it seems there is a real mix so I am now convinced that this thing could never be a universal solution. This kinda backs up the vapourware theory, doesn't it? > -----Original Message----- > From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 20 September 2002 08:49 > To: Rob Brigham > Subject: RE: Dry firing (was sillycon film) > > > Hi Rob, > > I was in a bit of a hurry yesterday, so I was not my usual > precise self.... 8-) I was referring generally to > robocameras, not manual models. I understand that these need > only to have the shutter cocked to work with a digital insert. > > However, my Z1-p will not fire without film. No film = deadsville. > > It will therefore need something to simulate the presence and > movement of film before it will work with the insert. Maybe > it's an exception but there might be a few upset customers.... > > mike >
