Before the Phillips chip all 35mm size sensors are made from multiple smaller ones. Kent Gittings
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Perham Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 4:50 PM To: Pentax Discussion List Subject: 24 X 36 Digital Image Sensors I was just browsing Mamiya's web site and noticed that amongst the numerous digital backs available for their 6X7 cameras, the two most popular size of image sensors are 72 X 96 and 24 X 36; the 35 mm format. If this size of digital image sensors are so readily available, offering 6.3 megapixals and a 12 F-stop dynamic range, why is there such a dearth of 35 mm digital SLR camera's with 24 X 36 sensors, and such a preponderance of cameras with smaller sensors that require a +1.5X factor using standard 35 mm lenses. I can see smaller sensors in ZLR's (camera's with non-interchangable zoom lenses), but if using a body designed to use a manufactures existing line 35 mm lenses, then why not offer 24 X 36 sensors? Any thoughts? Mike. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
