Accelerometers in F65, why?

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yachacha

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There are 2 accelerometers in the F65. Anyone know what they do? Turn off rotary if camera is moving around too much?
 
The manual doesn't say that there are any meta-data sets deriving from accelerometers. And while I haven't done a full read in a while, I don't recall ever hearing mention of it.
It would be cool to have access to this type of metadata for VFX, though!

If I had to guess, I would think it's about making sure the mechanical shutter stays synced, given the potential forces that may interfere with speed, etc.
 
Or, it could be one of those over-engineered/future-proof type situations where they would introduce new functionality at various stages of its life to keep ahead of the competition...yeah, probably not. :)
 
Maybe they're used to assess whether warranty will cover repairs i.e. general wear and tear operating on a shoulder vs. falling off a table will give two different sets of data.
 
bitnaut said:
Or, it could be one of those over-engineered/future-proof type situations where they would introduce new functionality at various stages of its life to keep ahead of the competition...yeah, probably not. :)
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Almost definitely. Actually the way it usually works is that there are a bunch of possible features planned and the components get stuck onto the boards because these need to be spun and prototyped and RF leakage tested, etc. But then the programming happens and either something gets abandoned because it’s too complex, deemed not important, processor room not enough so it’s jettisoned, or the engineers just run out of time to get it up and working before they need to release. Sometimes it’s even a vestigial item that is included in a readymade circuit or it’s a required part for a component you need even though you don’t plan to use it. You’d be surprised by some of the stuff in various devices.
 
Call me crazy I think it tells the ND filter which way is up.

I'll post photos when I get a chance, there is a tiny board on top of the CMOS block that looks like all it does is hold a accelerometer. The 2nd one is vertical on the main board of the CMOS block.

When I unplug the little board my rotary shutter works but the ND filter either spins endlessly or does not start at all.

Could be random coincidence.
 
I'm fascinated with your hardware exploration and the tidbits you share.

Oh, if only you could write & create camera software/firmware like Magic Lantern...
 
Mitch Gross said:
Almost definitely. Actually the way it usually works is that there are a bunch of possible features planned and the components get stuck onto the boards because these need to be spun and prototyped and RF leakage tested, etc. But then the programming happens and either something gets abandoned because it’s too complex, deemed not important, processor room not enough so it’s jettisoned, or the engineers just run out of time to get it up and working before they need to release. Sometimes it’s even a vestigial item that is included in a readymade circuit or it’s a required part for a component you need even though you don’t plan to use it. You’d be surprised by some of the stuff in various devices.
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Did you see that, folks? He used "vestigial". That's why he makes the big-bucks. :smile:
 
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