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ER — 9/11/2008 10:18:29 AM (archived)

my Pentax K-1000 (no longer being built) which I purchased in the 80s was the last 35mm SLR film camera manufactured that could still take pictures if you removed the battery. The battery was used only to operate the viewfinder light meter.

There is a lot to said for analogue devices, and even more for purely mechanical ones. It's why I still take a sextant with me when I go sailing.

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Russia builds new Super Electromagnetic Super Weapon - Lindy - 9/11/2008 1:31:41 AM
- Wonderful example of an article that says less than nothing.... - ARRELL - 9/11/2008 7:33:46 PM
- It is impossible to take photographs or film a video of the new generator in action because it immediately puts all electronic devices out of order. - SDG - 9/11/2008 6:38:53 AM
  - I can't imagine what there would be to see. (n/t) - Bowser - 9/11/2008 6:45:07 PM
  - Unless I am mistaken, - ER - 9/11/2008 10:18:29 AM
- How soon before we can steal the plans? (n/t) - Eri - 9/11/2008 3:12:22 AM
  - To quote USAF General Buck Turgidson. - Jacob - 9/11/2008 6:09:17 PM
    - One of my fave movies! - Eri - 9/12/2008 3:16:28 AM

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