All, >From what I read most of us are looking forward to the day when Canon release a full >frame (35mm equivalent) sensor in a digital SLR. However I wonder what the size will >actually be (I don't mean megapixels).
The 35mm frame size is 36mm x 24mm. This is a ratio of 3:2. Most digital P&S cameras (eg. Canon G2 max image size 2272 x 1704) use a ratio of 4:3 - the same as computer monitors. The D60 has a max image size of 3152 x 2068 which is a little bit wider than the 3:2 ratio used in 35mm film. The EOS 1D produces an max image size of 2,464 x 1,648 which is fractionally narrower than the 3:2 ratio. The Nikon D100 produces a 3008 x 2000 image - again very close to 3:2. So far the Digital SLR's seem to be following the film format ratio of 3:2 as compared to the P&S standard or 4:3. So what do you think - when we (eventually) get a full frame equivalent size sensor should they stick with 3:2 or go for 4:3 like the P&S models? By my calculations 24x36 uses a minimum image circle of 43.27mm, so at a 4:3 ratio we'd get a sensor size (roughly) of 34.6mm x 26mm compared to 36mm x 24mm. Which way do you think they should go - and which way do you think they will go? Regards Gary This mail has passed through an insecure network. All enquires should be directed to the message author. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
