Re: First Trip w/Horizon 202 - Reliable Slit Scan Panoramic Camera

[petermarshall@xxxxxxxxx (Peter Marshall)]

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I've not used Noblex but I've used the other two. I've only had 3 problems 
with the Horizon:

1. Need to get into the habit of winding on the final frame fully before 
rewinding as I have had problems with the slit open during rewinding

2. Very easy to wind on too firmly trying to get frame 22 or 23 and snap 
the film in the camera. Solution is not to get carried away taking 
pictures and never try to get frame 23! Also to carry a changing bag.

3. Need to carry a small screwdriver as the wind-on lever comes loose and 
needs occasional tightening.

I did loose the shutter release when I first took it to Paris, but found 
that it could easily be replaced by a small bolt - some black tape over 
the top to keep it in place. Actually seems to give a smoother release 
than the one the factory designed!

With the Widelux it is possible to snap the film, but not so easy. 

Otherwise I've had no problems caused by the cameras - and I've certainly 
put several hundred films through each and not handled them gently.

Peter Marshall
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