Clark Williams wrote:

> Hope this is not too off topic, but I found it interesting and thought
> that some of you might as well.
>
> Working on getting a data sheet from Kodak chip in my 416 camera and
> some other information I came across the following pricing from Kodak:
> the KAF-0400 in quanty is about $290.00(US) per chip (in case you are
> curious the KAF16800 is around $41,000(US) per chip).
>
> That is a pretty good deal on pricing when you think aobut packaging
> and manufacturing, etc. All-in-all, these cameras are pretty
> in-expensive.
>
> Clark Williams

My price sheet says that the cost of the KAF0400 depends upon the
quality of the chip. There are at least 4 grades. You may be quoting a
lower grade than is acceptable for astronomical use.

Doc G <http://www.mailbag.com/users/ragreiner>

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