Re: [APML] Exposure times?

["William R. Mattil" <wrmattil@ix.netcom.com>]

Mark Bohrer wrote:
> 
> On paper, I've designed a camera exposure timer that will do 1 to 999
> minutes or 1 to 999 seconds, using a small solenoid to depress a cable
> release to a mechanical camera. A 3-digit display would show the selected
> exposure time. Current drain is fairly low with 74HC/CD4K CMOS logic and
> the solenoid I'm considering. I have two questions:
> 
> 1. Are the two exposure ranges sufficient?

They sound reasonable to me

> 2. Does anyone even use mechanical cameras and film anymore?

Yes

> I'm likely to get a PC board made and kluge up a prototype. Comments are
> appreciated.

Will you be making these available to others ? Or is this a one-off
design ?

Regards

Bill

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