John Lovda wrote: > > Sensor size is not the end of the road. Advancements > will come in digital signal processing such as noise > reduction and effective ASA rating. Maybe a new > compression algorithm to replace JPEG that is higher > with less loss. There are also issues such as user > convenience features; maybe 802.11 wireless data > transfer to the PC. If you look at the world of > consumer electronics, you can see that new features > are endless. Finally, even though no one likes to > think it, remember that Canon changed from FD to EOS > and it could happen again. These huge sensors that > are forcing $10K SLRs are only in existance because we > want to use our existing EF lenses. If 14mp sensors > with low noise and high sensitivity can be made at one > forth the size (like an IC), why waste money on big > glass? >
Small 14MP sensors means also that the lenses would have to be manufactured MUCH more precisely than e.g. our 35mm lenses. This might still be cheaper than making big glass, but I really don't know. If it could be done, I would certainly love those small, lightweight lenses :-) Thomas Bantel * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
