This is quite different from the Minolta system. This uses a mirror in the optical path; correction movement is still less than that required in the image plane (quite substantial for APS or 35mm sized image when Minolta type system is used).
On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > If Pentax don't make a Lens with IS the chance is big that the next > > > ist-D have an IS-Chip like the Minolta A1 so all my Pentax-Lenses have > > > IS ;-)! What do you think? > > > > I personally do not think this would work for APS sized CCD. Minolta > > system uses a small CCD and it remains to be seen if it is as effective as > > optical lens stabilization. Implementing this in an APS-sized CCD would > > require much larger counter correction movement on the CCD, making it a > > lot more expensive, complex and larger in size. > > > > I might work. Try this link: > http://l2.espacenet.com/espacenet/bnsviewer?CY=ep&LG=en&DB=EPD&PN=US6130993&ID=US+++6130993A1+I+ > > It's a strange, film based solution, but... > > DagT > -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
