When actually taking the pic, you don't. However, you do require ultra-fast
image file processing buffer space, and final storage. The Full Frame DSLRs
are being markected specifically as "studio cameras" with burst rates of
3fps (fast enough to suit me--way too slow for most sports shooters I know
though) with an 8 frame buffer. The files, even if saved as JPEGs, will be
large. Take your fastest means of transer on your desktop machine (USB II or
Firewire I suppose) and see how long it takes to move, say, 80MB of stuff.
Now, miniturize that into a camera body with the same speed, without adding
noise to the file. (Never mind that clocking the stuff out of the imager as
fast as desire also adds noise, or so I understand it.) Field shooters are
tending to shun the microdrives. 512MB CF cards are much more desirable.
Can't get very many 11-14 megapixel images on a 512MB CF card though.
-snip
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
More than a roll of film and quicker to change out. Has the standard
changed that one should be able to shoot continuously without
reloading like an old cowboy movie? I can't imagine that someone who
spent 5 or 6 thousand dollars on a digital camera would hesitate to
buy as many memory cards as were needed until one can get back to the
motel and download the images.
I am still confused by your distinctions based on the physical size
of the CCD. The size of the image and the ability to move it is the
same whether it is a 4/3 CCD or a full frame "kludge" as you put it.
The larger camera also has more room for buffer. I don't care one way
or the other. I am not about to go out and buy a new 10 or 15
thousand dollar system. Just not sure why you think a physically
larger lower noise image chip system is worse than a smaller one
designed around a point and shoot paradigm.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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