In this context, "larger" means more pixels in the same space. Obviously
the sensor size is fixed.
I'm afraid that Foveon's days are numbered in the DSLR market, unless their
next-generation product is a real killer. The limitations of the Sigma
SD9/10 implementation are proving to restrict its wide acceptability. And
Sigma's commitment to the 4/3 standard is minimal, at best. They've only
introduced a few, low, low end lenses, keeping their pro-quality glass for
N/C or their own mount.
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Original Message:
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From: Andrew Dacey adacey@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Discounted E-1s?
Wouldn't a larger sensor be incompatable with the 4/3 system? I can't
imagine them offering an E-whatever that couldn't use the lens line-up
that they're getting to built up. What I'd like to see would be if
they'd leverage their partnership with Sigma to allow them to produce
an E-whatever using Foveon's X3 sensor, but with a more respectable
pixel count (say in the 6-8 megapixel range before you do the x3
marketing calculation). Combine that with in the body anti-shake and
that would make for a serious competitor in my opinion.
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