from a technical standpoint, the square format is the most efficient rectangular format because it more closely approximates the image formed by the lens which is a circle.
JC O'Connell [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Mullan Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Amusing square-format dSLR rumor There are some advantages to a square format, just ask anyone who has shot 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" for any extended period. While I love my 645 dearly for its large negative size, the square format is always framed optimally. At 1.3 times the size of a 35mm negative according to the article I guess that qualifies as medium format in the digital world. I would definitely look at it as a candidate to join my arsenal. jm ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Celio" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:00 PM Subject: Amusing square-format dSLR rumor > http://www.1001noisycameras.com/2009/02/wild-rumor-pentax-k3d-with-a-2 > 2mp-square-sensor-dslr.html > > I don't know about you, but I think it would be a pretty neat idea. I > imagine it would be strange to get used to a square view while using a > non-MF camera. > > I doubt there's an ounce of truth to it, though. > > John > > -- > http://www.neovenator.com > http://www.cafepress.com/calemp > http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
