Re: ATM 2 questions on CCD

[Dominic-Luc Webb <dlwebb@canit.se>]

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003, Ron Gafron wrote:

> 2. If this is on topic, is the Cookbook CCD camera still considered....

That TI chip is darned hard to beat for photometry. The webcams are
generally useless for photometry because they are usually color. As
I have learned, there is a commercial B&W camera that is marketed
to general consumers that uses the 6 megapixel Kodak KAF series
B&W chips, which are photometric. I believe these even have B (bulb),
for long exposures. I was amazed by the fact that the complete cameras
were sold a couple years ago for about half the list price of the CCD
sensor alone. You may be able to find a used one if these are
discontinued.

Here is the info George Anderson of the list sent me:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 760M Digital Camera


http://wwwcaen.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/cameras/dcs760M/spe
cs.jhtml?id=0.3.10.36.7.6.3.6.10.3.4&lc=en

ISO Settings: 400 to 800
6-megapixel CCD (3032 x 2008)
Bit depth: 12-bit (12-bit single channel monochrome data) original capture
In-camera optional file finishing ?
18 MB finished TIFF file size
(8-bit monochrome, 3 channels)
12 MB finished linear TIFF file
(16-bit linear monochrome data, 1 channel)
JPEG finished file options
Removable, rechargeable NiMH battery
IR filter included
1.3X focal length
Dual PC card slots,Type II, III
Size:
   7.6 in. (194 mm) tall
   6.2 in. (158 mm) wide
   3.4 in. (88 mm) deep
Weight: 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg) with battery and PC card, without lens
Conforms to FCC Class B, CE Mark
Class B Declaration, VCCI Class B Certified



Regards,

Dominic-Luc Webb