"Full Frame" means that the sensor is the total size of the format as it was originally designed. Any format.
The 35mm derived sector of the industry doesn't own the moniker, even if some of its users choose to appropriate the words to their exclusive use. So what would you describe the new Leica DSLR as, "overfull frame"? Super FF? Regards, Anthony > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JC > OConnell > Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2008 3:35 AM > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: Sony full frame A900, where's Pentax? > > "full frame" in the DSLR industry TODAY means DSLRs > that use legacy 35mm SLR film lenses and 24x36mm sensors. > > APS/ 4/3, whatever are not "full frame" cameras > By todays general usage of the term. > > JC O'Connell > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
