On 15 Dec 2004 at 23:44, Toralf Lund wrote: > I think something that's missing from digital cameras, is some way to > make true distinctions in the way the data is captured - analogues to > the way you can choose between B&W and colour film, choose different > kinds of film for different types if lighting, have others for "special > effects" etc. (yeah, I know you can do wonders with image processing, > but I'm thinking that allowing differences in characteristics at the > sensor end would be even better.) > > I've sort of dreaming of a kind of a cross between film and today's > digital, but I've mentioned that earlier, I think.
I don't believe that what you suggest is an ideal approach (it has been tried and passed over, consider the DCS 760m). Optimally a sensor should have usable resolution to optical limits along with great SNR and dynamic range but as we know physically this isn't possible. There will always be compromises in performance but IMO it's still best to try to incorporate a sensor which offers the optimum capture and then post process for variations. I really don't want have to choose between B&W, night time and high speed camera bodies, that would negate a great deal of what makes direct digital image capture so flexible and convenient. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
