On Fri, 13 Sep 2002, C.H.Ling wrote:
> Simply see the E20 image, is its resolution look good? Sure! How about the
> CCD size? 1/4 of the new Olympus DSLR. Smaller lens is easier to make more
> precisely.
>
The E20 - and most semipro and pro digital cameras - provide excellent
quality for many many situations. I agree.
...but the smaller (shorter) lenses required to give the same perspective
as in e.g. 35mm have the added disadvantage of a very large depth of
field. Something which, despite everything, is not always a god thing.
I surely could use a more shallow depth of field on the c3030z I have...
--thomas
> C.H.Ling
>
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> > I question whether a significantly smaller lens can be just as
> > sharp as a larger lens. Lenses have a resolution, too. This
> > new solution will be lighter and probably less expensive, but
> > no pros will be using it. Olympus made a decision to ignore
> > the pro market, and that was probably wise considering their
> > history and company size. But it's not going to be as good as
> > a full-frame Canon or Nikon.
> >
> >
> > Pete
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