On 8 Jan 2003 at 18:20, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> At 4000ppi, I've calculated the
> P67 negative to be ~ 90 Mpixel.
> Even at 2000ppi, it's over 22Mpixel.
> 
> How long before we get these kind of numbers
> out of a DSLR?

A long time, plus the fact is that a 90M pixel image from a matrix sensor is 
heavily interpolated so in fact there are less real pixels plus the resolution 
per sample is higher for scanners at the moment. Let alone the fact that at 
4000dpi there is still data to be retrieved in good film.

Cheers,

Rob Studdert
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