On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:12:28AM -0800, Joseph McAllister scripsit: > Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this a matter of fast computation, > well written code, and tight tolerance of the mechanicals that will put > an image in focus on the sensor, assuming that the sensor stays in the > same plane at all times?
It's going to be an issue of the algorithm and _lots and lots and lots_ of empirical testing, to make sure the algorithm covers the whole space of use cases; autofocus that does running dogs on snow but just dies when it's a guy on a bike with a light isn't going to do your reputation any much good. > The system speed and the code should be a given, even if Pentax had to > license it from whoever has written the code for N & C. Because of the massive-testing aspect, I strongly suspect this is an in-house thing. I also strongly suspect Pentax doesn't think they can afford it for the price point they're selling at. -- Graydon -- 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.
