>Just a random thought - what would the market be, and what is the
>feasibility of, a "digital back" which converted a classic SLR to a
>digital camera?
>
>Clearly, the form factor is all wrong for systems based on floppy disks,
>and some of the glitzy controls on current digital cameras would disapper
>- but it would make for an interesting beast, no?
>
>Can't be any harder than designing and producing a "Polaroid back".
>
>How much would *you* pay for one?
Hi Ken,
If you're thinking about being the first to do this, too late. There's
a company that's already "on the verge" on delivering such an item. It was
supposed to be released on the world last summer (indeed, one customer of
ours says he's seen them advertised). But according to their website,
they've been delayed to later this year.
I'm sorry, but I don't recall the company name offhand. But I forwarded
the info to our digital dept who's been checking in on it from time to
time. As you can imagine, there are folks drooling at the thought of
shooting digitals through their 35mm SLR equipment. If they DO succeed
in producing such an item, they'll have no problem selling it.
If you'd like the company name (&website), I'll get it my next day at
work.
enjoy,
Brad
PS: ORIGINALLY, I heard it would be about $1000.
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