Chapter 24 Camera#2

3rd, Shravana, 1965

The fourth step is to make a zoom lens of 18mm-270mm, due to its variable focal length

It can be used to take variable photos of wide-angle landscapes, architecture, or standard street, travel, or portrait photos and also short telephoto of Street photography and portraits.

When using the apparatus inside the lab Ortson was amazed by the magical tools of this world.

This world has sprouted totally different technology tree which is highly dependent on ether than the scientific tech tree of Earth.

Ortson sits down on a chair due to being exhausted after concentrating for a long time.

Ortson rolls his shoulder and cracks his neck, to relieve the tension in his muscle.

Ortson observes all the components of the camera on the countertop.

'It's coming along nicely, and the last component the lithium-ion battery only left.'

Ortson raises his neck to check the time on the wall clock.

'It is 7 pm already, everybody would have gone home by now. Let's finish the camera first.'

It can be done in five steps.

*Slurry mixing- The initial mixing process of the slurry with lithium metal oxide, binding agents and solvent takes place under a vacuum. This prevents air bubbles from getting into the process and ensures a pure, homogenous paste.

*Slurry drying- Vacuum is used in the process to gently remove moisture and other solvents.

*Electrolyte filling- The cell is evacuated with the help of a vacuum to ensure there is no remaining moisture or air. Afterward, the electrolyte filling also takes place under a vacuum for even distribution of electrolytes within the cell

*Impregnating the lithium-ion battery cell- The contact between the electrode and the electrolyte is essential for the function and efficiency of the battery cell. Vacuum assists this process to ensure that contact is without voids.

*Degassing of the electrolyte- The electrolyte is degassed under a vacuum to eliminate air bubbles. Thus, lithium-ions are able to move freely enabling efficient charging and discharging of the battery.

After completing all five steps there was a single lithium-ion battery in front of Ortson.

Ortson starts to assemble all the components of the camera one by one.

In the end, he has a wooden analog camera in front of him.

'My DIY skills also came in handy in this world, I had created a masterpiece. I should pat myself for a job well done. I just needed a wood polish to shine the exterior of the camera. I need to add a shoulder strap for carrying it around.'

Ortson clears the countertop and picks up the camera and makes his way toward the HRD department after closing the door of Lab-V behind him.

On the way, he notices that its night time outside the building.

'I forgot to eat lunch today.'

Ortson opens the door to enter the office, but he notices that there is still occupied by someone.

"Miss. Rose you are still here!"

Rose who was on her desk lost in her book raised her head and was surprised to see Ortson entering through the door.

"Mr. Ortson you also had not gone home."

"Understandable, but I was making something."

"And I was here reading alone."

Ortson has to admit Rose is a very beautiful woman, her every gesture is full of amours feelings, which might be due to her being a descendent of a Nine-tailed youkai fox.

In a daze, Ortson asked.

"Miss. Rose, can I take a photo of yours?

One should not take a photo of a lady without asking.

"Photo?"

Ortson shows her the camera he is holding and explains its mechanics while feeling proud.

"So it is like an image crystal, but it has no image crystal inside."

"Yes, image crystals are expensive because they can only be crafted by Artificers. By tool has no image crystal inside."

"Miss. Rose you are a very beautiful woman. I want to take a photo of yours to commemorate today."

"Well if you insist. I would not mind."

Ortson directs her to stand in front of a large window in the hall with the red moon as a background. The hall was dark and Rose was illuminated by the light from the office room.

Rose who stood in front of Ortson with a folding fan and was dressed up in a black kimono with cherry blossom prints was the picturesque moment.

Ortson click the shutter of the camera, and with a flash, the moment was captured in the photographic film.

'It feels so satisfying taking photos of beautiful women.'

"I will take 3-7 days to develop this photo when done I will give you a copy Miss Rose. And thank you for giving me the opportunity Miss Rose."

"I will be waiting and the pleasure is mine."