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From: Art Chakalis <achakali@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: 9 October 1999 17:25
Subject: First Trip w/Horizon 202 - Reliable Slit Scan
Panoramic Camera


I just returned from a trip to Greece . . . had high hopes
of getting
some of the antiquities captured as panoramic images.  When
the Horizon
202 functioned properly, the format is capable of capturing
a sense of
place that my conventional cameras cannot. I'm hooked and
will continue
with a slit scan design

As to reliability . . . very disappointing . . . however,
the shots that
came out were worth the effort to lug the tripod and camera.
All of the
issues that have been posted about the 202 came into play to
varying
degrees on at least some shots taken at about eight
different locations
(but a  test roll shot before leaving had been flawless).  I
have pulled
the camera apart, cleaned its guts very carefully and it
appears to be
fully functionally.  I emphasize the appears . . . I just
won't/can't
trust it to be as reliable as I need it to be.

In reading posts about Widelux and Noblex . . . they also
seem to have
their tales of woe.  Is there someone out there who has
extensively used
all three makes while traveling?  I would be very interested
in getting
feedback from heavy users.

Sincerely, Art