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OK maybe this isn't a general camera question!
I have an old Praktica BC1 with a non working light meter that I use for my astrophotography and I'd like to do a couple of modifications to it.
Can I fit a lever to the mirror to come out of the top of the camera to lock the mirror up? If that's not a problem I'd like to disconnect the mirror selonoid so it no longer draws power or vibrates the camera when it should operate but will this interfere with the shutter circuit which will only be used on Bulb setting?
Also I'd like to dispense with the little battery & wire in a 4 cell, 6v/1300Mah pack fixed to the tripod but will the camera draw too much power from this pack & should I regulate it?
Finally is it worth insulating the body itself for the long & cold winter nights to protect the film inside?
Any suggestions appreciated & I'm not going to sue anybody who suggests something that may damage the camera! :thumbup:
I have an old Praktica BC1 with a non working light meter that I use for my astrophotography and I'd like to do a couple of modifications to it.
Can I fit a lever to the mirror to come out of the top of the camera to lock the mirror up? If that's not a problem I'd like to disconnect the mirror selonoid so it no longer draws power or vibrates the camera when it should operate but will this interfere with the shutter circuit which will only be used on Bulb setting?
Also I'd like to dispense with the little battery & wire in a 4 cell, 6v/1300Mah pack fixed to the tripod but will the camera draw too much power from this pack & should I regulate it?
Finally is it worth insulating the body itself for the long & cold winter nights to protect the film inside?
Any suggestions appreciated & I'm not going to sue anybody who suggests something that may damage the camera! :thumbup: