This argument depends on a complete lack of improvement in sensor
performance, highly unlikey in my view. And the need for more than 12mp
in a 35mm equivalent DC.
Noise performance of CCD sensors will continue to improve and there is
no reason an E series body could not be made with CMOS, Foveon, or
whatever other sensor technology comes along. I'm not predicting long
term success for the E or 4/3 systems, only that the argument that they
are doomed by size/resolution/noise constraints based on current sensor
limitations are suspect.
I'm not at all convinced that anything more than a really first rate 5mp
is really necessary for any thing but the most demanding enlargement
work to meet or surpass 35mm. Take that up to 12mp in an E-x and you are
certainly into territory where technique will almost always be more of a
limitation than the sensor resolution. I don't use a tripod all the time
and often make compromises in speed, DOF, etc. such that the results
don't reflect the best sharpness that the camera, lens and film can
deliver. Is digital somehow going to magically make me do better in
those departments? Sure, I can use super fine grain film, my big heavy
tripod, etc. for a few shots, but they aren't anywhere near the majority
of shots that I want to take.
I know about all the numeric calculations, but don't think they reflect
what real people see in prints and on screens. I've made lovely 8x10s
from comewhat cropped 2mp images. Checking out some of the full frame
5-6mp stuff on the netm find them very impressive.
Moose
C.H.Ling-Accura wrote:
I bet it will never go beyond 12MP. Noise is a big issue for small sensors.
Bill Pearce wrote:
This was Reichmann's point, the smaller sensor could be made in higher pixel
counts, but larger pixels are needed for increased speed and decreased
noise. He feels that this is the system's Achilles' heel, and will limit its
life as a commercial product, as it is rapidly rendered obsolete.
Jez.Cunningham@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
The only answer to low noise (needs big pixels) AND high resolution (needs
lot of 'em) is a BIG chip - a.k.a. 'full frame'.
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