It might be worth trying the magnifying eye cup as this adds a little more camera to nose distance...

Fully agree, however without our support this product will never reach market. If we can all prove a market for this product, then it is more likely that a second generation model will be seen, one with a bigger sensor.

I have put in my pre-order, aware that there is no risk if there are not enough backers, and that it is possible that I will receive a small sensor version if less than 2000 backers are identified.

Lets hope we can make this project a reality. You never know, maybe a 110 silicon film might follow!

In theory, this will fit in all my film cameras, a digital back would likely be model spacific. Also, as this is cropped, I can use all my current digital lenses on my old camera, including my 8mm Samyang and 50 to 135 DA*!

It is all based on economy of scale - the more orders he gets, the bigger the sensor can be! For me the 4/3rds sensor size is of a real interest. The smaller options are not much better than an oversized Q!

For once, it seems that we have a chance for a Digital LX, and possibly a full frame Pantax Digital - spread the word!

Back in 2000 I signed up as a tester for a project refered to as Silicon Film. Unfortunately it never happened.

Fast forward to 2013 and Silocon Film is back as DigiPod! A UK developer has designed a solution and is looking for backing for a production run!

IF he gets 1000 pre-orders, then this product will become a realality. However, if he gets 5000 pre-orders, then this product will have a 4/3rds sensor!

Check out DigiPod on Indiegog

I have been using film in my old Pentax 5MZn and developing and lo-res scans on CD are setting me back £13.98 a film so at £199, so it will pay for itself in just 540 frames (equivalent to 15 rolls of film)!

I have both the 55-300 and the 120-400 Sigma (older HSM version) and use both on a Pentax 5iis. I first used the Sigma on my K7 and I was not entirely happy with the results, however on the K5ii it performs very well, over all better than the 55-300, especially on focusing. I tend to carry the 18-135 with the 120-400 to give a full range, only taking the 55-300 when I want to travel light and tacle birds in flight - much easier to pan with the lighter lens. Though recently (yesterday!) I left the monopod at home and used the 120-400 hand held! I was most impressed.

I have tried both with my Kenco 1.5 teleconverter and found the Sigma to be very soft, especially at 400 (equivalent to 600) so will not use that combination again, will just crop!

Colour e-ink already exists! Ramp up the refresh rate and that is the LCD you are talking about! I have also heard reference to light sensitive grafine sheet that would be thin.

Unfortunately, the camera would have to be fatter to allow for the lens to film plane distance to be correct, then the added LCD on the back! Perhaps with a new lens design, or a 4/3rds sensor!

Thanks John. I did spot this one, really wanted the black one. If I can find, I may go with this one.