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Re: [APML] Multiple Exposures (for the Analemma)
George - I'm starting to think the secret is to buy a camera (used) with a
multiple exposure capability then sell it when I'm done. Not looking to
break one of my cameras as you say.
Stuart
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Anderson" <georgea@cam.org>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] Multiple Exposures (for the Analemma)
> Stuart
>
> Do a web search for the maintenance/reapir manuals for your cameras. I
> was able to download the manuals as PDF files for both of my Pentax
> cameras. If they are available for Pentax they are most likely available
> for Nikon bodies as well. It may let you know if anything may/will fall
> inside the camera if you remove the rewind knob.
> Also there may be a roll pin on the flip up handle that could also be
> romoved.
> In any case proceed with caution unless you may be looking to create
> either a single shot Nikon or a knife edge focusing body.
>
> George
>
> Clear skies and good health
>
> Stuart Heggie wrote:
> >
> > Hmmm - maybe an even better idea. Still, I am now beginning to
appreciate
> > why there are so few pictures of the Analemma. Thanks George!
> >
> > Stuart
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "George Anderson" <georgea@cam.org>
> > To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: [APML] Multiple Exposures (for the Analemma)
> >
> > > Have a look and see if a simple screw will allow you to remove the
knob.
> > > Then find a very safe place to put the knob and screw, like in an
> > > envelope pinned to the wall above above your computer. And write on
the
> > > envelope in large letters "REWIND KNOB".
> > >
> > > George Anderson
> > > Montreal Canada
> > >
> > > Clear skies and good health
> > >
> > > Robert Reeves wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Robert's suggestions are great, but you might try using two or
three
> > drops
> > > > of
> > > > > RTV on the rewind lever to the case. These may be more easy to
peel
> > off
> > > > when you
> > > > > are ready , an will hold much better than the tape which gets old
and
> > > > dries out
> > > > > with time and wx changes.
> > > > > Loren Banbury
> > > >
> > > > Ahh, this is true. You are taking a year-long exposure, not just
> > several
> > > > hours like when playing with an eclipse or tricks with satr trails.
> > > >
> > > > But the trick is to use whatever it takes to protect that rewind
knob.
> > If
> > > > it rotates for any reason and unregisteres the film by even a
fraction
> > of an
> > > > inch, it will blow the whole year-long project.
> > > >
> > > > Robert Reeves +29.484 98.440
> > > > reeves10@swbell.net San Antonio, Texas USA
> > > >
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