Partly because I don't intend going digital anytime soon (although a better
scanner is on my Santa list) I really haven't paid too much attention to the
recent discussions surrounding digital cameras, CMOS vs CCD sensors,
megapixels and such. So, if the following has been covered, please excuse
the faux pas.
Anyway, in the current issue of Shutterbug I was skimming an article about
digital cameras and specifically those new "prosumer" models (Olympus E-10,
FinePix 4900, etc.) that have non-detachable zoom lenses specifically
developed for digital imaging, and also those digitals such as Canon's D30
and the Nikon D1 which can use existing system lenses that are for film
cameras.
The article said in part, in reference to existing lenses designed and made
for film based cameras, "...the best digital camera performance is achieved
with optics designed specifically for imaging on a sensor array chip.". And
it goes on to say, "It has become apparent that shorter focal length (film)
lenses that direct image light rays at a more acute angle to the chip
surface, record degraded image information.". And also, "...many
photographers would like to utilize their existing 35mm SLR systems to
access digital photo capture, there are serious limitations...".
So, does this all mean, you can use your existing lenses with your new
digital SLR, but to do so will mean compromising your image quality? And
resulting image quality would be better served by getting one of the new
"prosumer" digitals with optics that were not designed to be used with film?
Gary Russell
Olympia, Washington
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
*
****
*******
***********************************************************
* For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see:
* http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm
***********************************************************
