Actually the sensor was not junk. It is still used in a number of medium
format backs. What the problem seemed to be was Phillips was having
yield problems, and therefore not able to deliver in the quantities
ordered. Pentax coming in late was just not able to get them. The bad
reputation of the Contax had more to do with piss-ass poor software than
the sensor, although many still think the sensor was the problem.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
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Cotty wrote:
On 23/9/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed:
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/prototypes/MZ-D.html
Shel
I cry buckets whenever I see that. It was a cruel thing to do, but not as
cruel as actually releasing it I suppose. The sensor was junk. So sad, as
it's the reason I didn't wait, and bought a D60 instead.
But I'm happier now. Like my first ever girlfriend, bittersweet memories!
Cheers,
Cotty
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