> BTW - My humble opinion is that the 10D replacement will likely be an > 8MP, 1.3 crop factor (reuse/update the 1Dmk II sensor) and a bit more > picture buffer but not as good as the mk II.
I doubt Canon will reduce the crop factor very soon. And if they do so, it won't be drastic. Canon's consumer DSLRs are very agressively priced, and part of what makes that possible is a smaller sensor size than their pro line of DSLRs. Canon may use the same technology for designing and producing larger and smaller chips, but larger chips result in a lower production yield, resulting in higher cost. Mass-producing smaller chips also helps pay for R&D for new chips. As I understand, the 1Ds is basically two 6MP sensors put side-to-side. The resulting pixel density is the same, but at full- frame. If Canon were to make consumer DSLRs full-frame (which would great, btw), it would kill sales on their pro line to a certain degree. Lars -- .~. Lars Michael /V\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] /(_)\ http://www.larsmichael.com/ ^^ ^^ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
