RE: Backplate windows?

["George L Smyth" <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

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> From: owner-infrared@xxxxx [mailto:owner-infrared@xxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Andrew Frazer
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 6:02 PM
> To: INFRARED@xxxxx
> Subject: Backplate windows?
>
> I just started using a new Olympus OM-2000 for my HIE
> work.  I haven't finished the first roll yet, but I'm
> worried about the little see-through window on the
> backplate of the camera.  This window is a narrow slit
> that lets you read the ISO rating directly off the
> film canister.  Obviously it's going to let in IR light.
> I've covered it up with black electrical tape.  I haven't
> seen the results yet, but I hope the electrical tape
> will prevent the film from fogging.
>
> Now, I know other camera bodies have similar windows on the
> backplate.  Has anyone had any experience covering these
> windows up?  Does electrical tape work?

Why do you think that it will "obviously" let in IR radiation.  Both my
Nikon 6006 and 8008 have these windows and I have never had problem one with
them.  Covering it with electrical tape won't hurt anything, but it won't do
anything either.  Take the tape off and don't worry about it.

george

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