[Production of slides using a microdatamat].

Abstract

For production of dias for presentation of scientific data, a personal computer, a dias programme and a camera are necessary. A microdatamat with a 80286 precessor, 20 MB hard disc and an EGA colour screen are the minimum configurations which can be recommended. A hard disc between 40 and 85 MB and a VGA screen provide a better solution. Out of the numerous dias programmes, Harvard Graphics appears to be suitable for production of dias for scientific use. In this programme, it is easy to combine text, graphic and hand drawing. Many other excellent programmes such as 35 mm Express and Mirage are also available. In the choice of camera, a solution of at least 4,000 x 4,000 lines is required and the camera concerned must be capable of working with recognized statistical and graphic parcels as more special graphs cannot be produced in ordinary dias programmes. Among the numerous cameras, the following may be mentioned: Montage which costs of 70,000 Danish crowns (approximately 6,000 pounds), Matrix PCR at 100,000 Danish crowns (approximately 9,000 pounds), Matrix QCR-Z at 200,000 Danish crowns (approximately 18,000 pounds) and Lasergraphic's two models at 60,000 and 120,000 Danish crowns, respectively (approximately 5,000 pounds and 10,000 pounds). In the price class of about 100,000 Danish crowns, Matrix PCR can be recommended particularly as this camera has an excellent optic and advanced self calibrating system. Among the cheaper cameras. Montage is recommended which e.g. functions well with Harvard Graphics.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)