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**boriscleto** · 04-04-2011, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by cwood

I remember hearing about a product like this 10 or 11 years ago and being pretty excited... too bad it did not happen back then. It would have been a nice way to transition into digital.

SiliconFilm: Back for another try?

By the time they got around to releasing a product DSLRs had come to market. All of the problems that existed then would still exist now.

Last edited by boriscleto; 04-04-2011 at 10:59 AM.

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-04-2011, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Biro

A friend just called this to my attention today. It's pretty neat but I really wouldn't need it on a daily basis. Still, I could use my old, perfectly functional, 100% manual Minolta SRT-200 from 1975.

I don't know about that. If this were real, I can see it getting daily use in my PZ-1.

Think about it, A full frame AF body with 1/8000 shutter speed, 1/250 flash sync. able to use all but WR lenses.

THis would be the perfect thing to use in that case.

I can't see using it in something like a KX or K1000, because the rest of the camera just is not up to it, but......

RioRico · 04-04-2011, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I can't see using it in something like a KX or K1000, because the rest of the camera just is not up to it, but......

It would be just the thing to modernize my Retina I folder, Yashica Electro35 GSN, Argus C3 (The Brick), Petri 7s, Oly XA, etc. Hey, I wonder if it would work in a Canon Dial 35 or DemiEE17 or other half-frame 135 cam?

Nick Siebers · 04-04-2011, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

But will they make one in 110 format?

ricosuave · 04-04-2011, 08:20 PM

not sure if this is a left over April Fool's joke but it certainly is intriguing.

RE-35 | Digital cartridges for analog 35-mm cameras

reportedly will be in 4, 8, 12 MP varieties.

squizzytaylor · 04-04-2011, 08:28 PM

There was talk of a system like this 15 years ago but to my knowledge nothing ever eventuated, Joke or not I'd think something like this could be quite viable.

GT

mattdm · 04-04-2011, 08:43 PM

The RE 35 Will Not Turn Your 35mm Film Camera Digital | Popular Photography

stevebrot · 04-04-2011, 09:06 PM

The issue with such a product is providing a means to couple the cartridge to the camera's shutter release and wind mechanism.

Steve

RioRico · 04-05-2011, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by nick siebers

but will they make one in 110 format?

titrisol · 04-05-2011, 03:24 AM

Kodak+Nikon made a digital F3 way back when by modifiying the back of F3
wonder if that sould still be done?

yusuf · 04-05-2011, 05:02 AM

Unfortunately, there is always "coming soon" attribute associated with this idea which never comes

04-04-2011, 08:20 PM	#20
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	Digitizing your analog camera not sure if this is a left over April Fool's joke but it certainly is intriguing. RE-35 \| Digital cartridges for analog 35-mm cameras reportedly will be in 4, 8, 12 MP varieties.

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04-04-2011, 10:54 AM	#16
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by cwood I remember hearing about a product like this 10 or 11 years ago and being pretty excited... too bad it did not happen back then. It would have been a nice way to transition into digital. SiliconFilm: Back for another try? By the time they got around to releasing a product DSLRs had come to market. All of the problems that existed then would still exist now. Last edited by boriscleto; 04-04-2011 at 10:59 AM.

04-04-2011, 12:13 PM	#17
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by Biro A friend just called this to my attention today. It's pretty neat but I really wouldn't need it on a daily basis. Still, I could use my old, perfectly functional, 100% manual Minolta SRT-200 from 1975. I don't know about that. If this were real, I can see it getting daily use in my PZ-1. Think about it, A full frame AF body with 1/8000 shutter speed, 1/250 flash sync. able to use all but WR lenses. THis would be the perfect thing to use in that case. I can't see using it in something like a KX or K1000, because the rest of the camera just is not up to it, but......

04-04-2011, 05:31 PM	#18
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I can't see using it in something like a KX or K1000, because the rest of the camera just is not up to it, but...... It would be just the thing to modernize my Retina I folder, Yashica Electro35 GSN, Argus C3 (The Brick), Petri 7s, Oly XA, etc. Hey, I wonder if it would work in a Canon Dial 35 or DemiEE17 or other half-frame 135 cam?

04-04-2011, 06:59 PM - 1 Like	#19
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	But will they make one in 110 format?

04-04-2011, 08:28 PM	#21
squizzytaylor Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newcastle Posts: 53	There was talk of a system like this 15 years ago but to my knowledge nothing ever eventuated, Joke or not I'd think something like this could be quite viable. GT

04-04-2011, 08:43 PM	#22
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	The RE 35 Will Not Turn Your 35mm Film Camera Digital \| Popular Photography

04-04-2011, 09:06 PM	#23
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The issue with such a product is providing a means to couple the cartridge to the camera's shutter release and wind mechanism. Steve

04-05-2011, 12:55 AM	#24
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by nick siebers but will they make one in 110 format?

04-05-2011, 03:24 AM	#25
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	Kodak+Nikon made a digital F3 way back when by modifiying the back of F3 wonder if that sould still be done?

04-05-2011, 05:02 AM	#26
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Unfortunately, there is always "coming soon" attribute associated with this idea which never comes

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