RE: EOS Elan - Infrared counter

["Jason Revell (in5)" <jason.revell@xxxxxxxxx>]

>I took a roll where I got the lucky extra frame at the end of 36, and there
>was no fogging past 36, I guess it stops counting then.  All fogged (just
>the lower portion of the sprocket holes) up to 36 then the 37th frame was
>perfect.  Its not a problem, except I like to print the entire frame with
>the sprockets and all. I wonder if there is a way to disable the counter? I
>might just purchase a low cost camera to do infrared.

Certainly if you are printing the sprocket holes you will need a different
camera if you are using Kodak's HIE.  I don't believe the Konica has this
problem as the sensors emit beyond it's sensativity.  But use the film you
need for your result's !

I had a similair problem with my EOS10 (elan) and I think the amount of
fogging vary's from camera to camera.  My solution was to buy a Cannon EFM.

I got mine for about 55 GPB and it works wonderful.  I can use the same
lenes as my 10 just loose the auto focus, which I woundn't use with IR
anyway (unless it's a VERY bright day and that's not often in the UK !).
It's very light to carry, has a flat pressure plate fully manual and has a
reasonable light meter and very easy to bracket with it.  The only drawback
is I think EFMs are a bit more expensive in the US than the UK and I dow't
their are too many of them about, but could perhaps be worth a look?

Jason Revell
Conservation of Fine Art
Univ. Northumbria
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