Re: Camera recommendations

[Colin Bullard <cirkutoz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Leong, Ka Tai wrote:
> 
> On Sep 16 98, Willem-Jan Markerink wrote:
> 
> >You might want to check my homepage for some technical details on all
> >these cameras, both 35mm and medium format (no medium format Horizon
> >("205PC") yet, seems those silly Russans are still waiting for the
> >first 1000 orders, at US$2500 each....8-))
> >
> >http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mainpage.htm
> 
> I have just visited your site. Very informative. I notice that you use IR
> film with the Horizon. I have never thought of that, probably because I am
> based in Hong Kong and the weather is _hot_. I tried once and the film was
> fogged.
> 
> Based on the technical data provided, I am going to try the Horizon. Not
> sure who is selling them here though.
> 
> You have mentioned clipped on filters for the Horizon. Are they sold by the
> set? Is it possible to buy them individually? What kind of filters are
> available? Are, eg, your IR filters custom made?
> 
> >the full-rotating Noblex has indeed a much larger delay than both Horizon and
> >Widelux (which start their image sequence immediately.
> 
> Yes, I have just tried the Noblex. It is impossible to predict the exact
> moment when exposure starts. Being used to Leicas, I find that extremely
> disconcerting.
> 
> Thanks for info and best regards,
> 
> Ka Tai
> 
> Leong Ka Tai, Hong Kong
> Please reply to 102261.1743@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


I believe that the delay in exposure start up of the Noblex is caused by
the drum "getting up to speed" which in my estimation reduces or
eliminates some of the banding problems. I have both Noblex's and do not
have banding on either..........I also miss the occasional too!

Colin Bullard
cirkutoz@xxxxxxxxxxx