> Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 08:50:56 +0100 > From: "Hugo Lopes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: EOS Will Hi-Resolution 35mm DSLR be the end of medium format? [OT] > > Now that we are all speculating on the future of digital photography, I > posed myself this question. If there is a clear advantage of large format > cameras over 35mm SLRs, due to the tilt and shift capabilities, I don't see > any clear advantages of medium format cameras vs 35mm. We all agree that > resolution will continue to increase in the near future. Once 35mm DSLRs > reach medium format quality, is there any point in having an expensive > medium format equipment? Medium format manufacturers will have to fit > sensors with even greater resolution to have a sales argument. Am I missing > something here?
One advantage that I see for many of the MF systems is those bodies with interchangable backs (e.g. Hassy) Have a need for film? Use a standard film back. Need digital? Swap out the film back for a digital back. How many modern 35mm cameras have interchangeable (or even user-removable) backs with enough room for electronics? Silicon Film (remember that product that was announced but never released?) was an interesting idea, but it seems like they burnt all their cash engineering the "film" device and didn't have enough left over to keep the sensor resolution (i.e. megapixels) competitive with digital SLRs (or even digital P&S cameras). * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
