Digital BW, The Print

Hi Robert,

> Couldn't the CCD itself be made to act as the shutter...

Interline sensors work this way, but not the type of CCD used in these
digital backs.  Interline are the type used in the cheapo digicams and
digital video cameras.  The CCDs used in these backs have to have complete
darkness other than for exposure time.

> I know you like your Hasselblad 110 f/2...wouldn't you like to be able to
> use it with your back?  How about designing us a little back :-)  Oh...I
> suppose around 100mp would be nice while you are at it...and for god sake
> put a ND filter in front of it...I certainly don't want to waste
> that bokeh
> from the 110 f/2 on a color photo!

Believe me, it's been on my white board for many years...  I even went as
far as getting quotes for a 60x60 sensor, since no one makes one, I would
have had to have it custom made.  It's not THAT expensive, but I don't see,
economically, that it makes sense to do.  Some day I may do it...but not in
the next few years.

Austin