I expect that Kodak has made quite a bit of progress since they introduced their early sensors. They're a company with a lot at stake and quite a bit of resources to draw upon. I bet they'll be a major player in sensor development. Paul
> Pål Jensen wrote: > > >> I think a 16MP DSLR in a 35mm size (body and lenses) can offer more or > >> less > >> the same advantages when compared to a 18MP 645 system, both being a good > >> step over current 6MP DSLR's. > > > > > > I think we all can agree that an MF DSLR that don't give better image > > quality than a 35mm based DSLR don't make much sense.... > > I just don't think it will happen... > > Hmmm... technology being equal, I don't expect 18MP to be so much better > than 16MP. OK, larger pixels should deliver better S/N ratio than smaller > ones, but... is technology equal? I'm afraid it won't. > > Generally speaking, Kodak sensors are behind Canon and Sony. The 4/3 system > performs rather badly about noise control. OK, it's smaller than APS. But > the Kodak 14MP FF SLR delivered lower quality than the Canon 11MP FF SLR, so > why do you expect the 18MP Kodak to be better than the 16MP from Canon? > > Dario >

