The 2010 Land of Enchantment 1000
Revenge of the Chile
October 1-3,  2010                        Special Rules for Digital Cameras                                    Last modified:  Mar 19, 2010
          In 2010 the LOE/1000 Rally will allow riders to use Digital Cameras for photo bonus pictures.  


1. The basic rule is that it is up to the rider to be able to display the image to the scorer.

2. We will accept either Polaroid or digital images.

3. Digital  images must be stored on the camera's removable media.  (i.e., no digital cameras without removable storage for images)
     and must be in JPG format.

4. At the beginning of the rally, the media shall contain no photos.

5. At the scoring table, the media shall not contain any photos other than bonus photos.

6. Multiple photos of bonuses are allowed.

7. No modifications of the original images or image data is allowed.

8. The original media will be used at the scoring table and shall be RETAINED by the Rally.
 
9. For convenience and efficiency, several of the scorers will have laptops equipped with card readers that can read about 25 different formats.  During scoring, we will normally plug the rider's media into the reader and display the images on the scorer's laptop.  If the scorer is unable to display the images or if the rider elects not to take advantage of the scorer's reader and laptop, it shall be the responsibility of the rider to display the images to the scorer at anappropriate size.


  Note:  The Rallymasters note that 2008 is the first year that such rallies as the LOE/1000 have allowed digital photography for photo bonuses.  Rules such as these may be subject to change in the future for efficiency, clarity, and fairness.  In that regard rider feedback is welcomed as a part of the process of improvement.  It should be noted that Rule No. 8 is necessary for purposes of future auditing of results as for past rallies.  Digital media prices have plunged to the point that each digital photo is less expensive than a Polaroid print as long as the rider takes care not to use media of too large a size.  We might suggest that each rider obtain an inexpensive 256 Mbyte media card and mark it with  2010LOE and their 3 digit rider number.

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