I was suprised to see a unique image serial
> number like this: 179-7918. Now those first three digits are what is
> interesting, the last four are the normal image number. Could it be
> that when I roll over 9999, the first three numbers will increase by
> one to 180? If so, then at least the meta data will hold a unique
> image number.
Could be the counter is there to tell the camera when to break down?
IF
(A) camera is out of warranty
AND
(B) shutter count > spec
THEN
Report error.
Pay $200 and they'll get it working for you again (by simply resetting
the counter).
Nah, nobody in business would ever be that cynical :o)
Bob
Mmmm ... Ink Cartridge Chips suddenly come to mind :o)
