revolving or rotating

[davidblevins]

I just bought an Omega 45e. Can you please help and explain the difference

between rotating and revolving? Can you also tell me if I can use my Kodak

quick load holder and film with this back? I have an old calumet 400 something

which works fine with the holder. I just lift up the spring and put the holder

in!

[brian_ellis19]

The terms seem to be used interchangeably. One refers to a back that can be rotated while remaining on the camera, the other refers to a back that can be rotated but has to be removed and replaced to do it.

[dave_ludwick]

Hi, My understanding is that revolving will turn or spin on the back of the camera after depressing a release without removing. The rotating is unlatched, removed, rotated and reattached.

[sattler123]

Yes, you can use your Kodak Quickloader and film on the Omega. Have fun!

[pvp]

I wouldn't trust any two manufacturers to use either of those terms interchangeably.

[brian_wallen]

Personally I like the term "rotating" to describe back orientation that can be changed while the back is still attached to the camera--rotation is what a planet does on its axis. "Revolving" is what one body does in an orbit around another--the Earth around the Sun--and seem less appropriate to the action of a camera back. "Reversible" is often used to describe backs that have to be removed from the camera to be reoriented.

 

Alan's advice to not trust advertising terms will make you a more satisfied shopper.