Hi Roland,

On Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:52:02 +0100, Roland Mabo wrote:

>* The sensor is based upon the sensor used in the D100.
>* The sensor is *not* identical to the sensor used in the D100 (D100: 
>23.7x15.6, *ist D: 23.5x15.7)
>* The sensor is not yet manufactured.
>* Pentax *ist D will be the first camera to use this sensor.

Allthough it is possible that this is indeed a new CCD, I would not 
take it for granted. The minimal size difference could be explained
by a slightly lower usage of the gross chip-size just as well ...

Regards, JvW
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