Re: Re[2]: [OT] Nikon bites with 12MPix D2X
Mark Roberts wrote on 16.09.04 18:57: > I'll bet that even if the predictions of the EOS 2D having 22 > megapixels are wrong (I'm skeptical myself) Canon will apply the low > noise technology from the 1D-II sensor to a new full-frame sensor and > create an ultra-low-noise 11-12 megapixel camera that Nikon will be > hard pressed to match with pixels that are almost half as big. But you forgot that there is certain point, when bigger pixels won't bring lower noise levels. EOS-1Ds has similar noise level to coming from the same era EOS-D60 or 10D despite having much bigger pixel pitch. Kodak's FF DSLRs are even worse than that. This is caused AFAIR mainly due to much longer signal paths. -- Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Re[2]: [OT] Nikon bites with 12MPix D2X
Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Sylwester wrote: >SP> On the other hand you can say that with >SP> APS-C sensor you get better use of long lenses - not loosing resolution in >SP> case of D2X. > > If those long lenses can cope with the 88 lpm resolution of the 12 > MP sensor. The real test of those tiny pixels is the noise level. Canon has made amazing strides with lowering the noise levels of CMOS sensors. Presumably Nikon has as well because the pixel pitch of the D2X is about 20% smaller than the 8 megapixel Canon 1D-II (currently the finest pixel pitch of any sensor on the market). I'll bet that even if the predictions of the EOS 2D having 22 megapixels are wrong (I'm skeptical myself) Canon will apply the low noise technology from the 1D-II sensor to a new full-frame sensor and create an ultra-low-noise 11-12 megapixel camera that Nikon will be hard pressed to match with pixels that are almost half as big.
Re: Re[2]: [OT] Nikon bites with 12MPix D2X
Alin Flaider wrote on 16.09.04 15:29: > If those long lenses can cope with the 88 lpm resolution of the 12 > MP sensor. Of course, that's why it is worth of waiting for real world tests :-) > Mea culpa, I read the headlines backwards. In fact they announced > new EF-S lenses: http://www.photim.com/INFOS/UneInfo.asp?N=1034 I've got you :-) > It's hard to believe Nikon would bring a F6 without some plans to > match it digitally in the long run. Cause D2x falls quite short of a D6... We can only guess for now :-) -- Best Regards Sylwek
Re[2]: [OT] Nikon bites with 12MPix D2X
Sylwester wrote: SP> On the other hand you can say that with SP> APS-C sensor you get better use of long lenses - not loosing resolution in SP> case of D2X. If those long lenses can cope with the 88 lpm resolution of the 12 MP sensor. SP> Really? Can you point to web page with this official annoucement? Mea culpa, I read the headlines backwards. In fact they announced new EF-S lenses: http://www.photim.com/INFOS/UneInfo.asp?N=1034 SP> Nice machine. There were rumours that it would be capable of taking FF SP> digital back, but it was not confirmed. It's hard to believe Nikon would bring a F6 without some plans to match it digitally in the long run. Cause D2x falls quite short of a D6... Servus, Alin
