So, when Olympus get an improved low noise 4/3 sensor others with larger
sensor will get even lower noise, the 4/3 sensor will never as low noise as
the others under the same technology. My guess on the 12mp max is also based
on what most of us need not only the technology limitation.
May be you only need 5MP as you are satisfied with 2MP for 8x10, I'm using
the 10D and the 6MP is sure not enough for landscape even handheld.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> This argument depends on a complete lack of improvement in sensor
> performance, highly unlikey in my view. And the need for more than 12mp
> in a 35mm equivalent DC.
>
> Noise performance of CCD sensors will continue to improve and there is
> no reason an E series body could not be made with CMOS, Foveon, or
> whatever other sensor technology comes along. I'm not predicting long
> term success for the E or 4/3 systems, only that the argument that they
> are doomed by size/resolution/noise constraints based on current sensor
> limitations are suspect.
>
> I'm not at all convinced that anything more than a really first rate 5mp
> is really necessary for any thing but the most demanding enlargement
> work to meet or surpass 35mm. Take that up to 12mp in an E-x and you are
> certainly into territory where technique will almost always be more of a
> limitation than the sensor resolution. I don't use a tripod all the time
> and often make compromises in speed, DOF, etc. such that the results
> don't reflect the best sharpness that the camera, lens and film can
> deliver. Is digital somehow going to magically make me do better in
> those departments? Sure, I can use super fine grain film, my big heavy
> tripod, etc. for a few shots, but they aren't anywhere near the majority
> of shots that I want to take.
>
> I know about all the numeric calculations, but don't think they reflect
> what real people see in prints and on screens. I've made lovely 8x10s
> from comewhat cropped 2mp images. Checking out some of the full frame
> 5-6mp stuff on the netm find them very impressive.
>
> Moose
>
> C.H.Ling-Accura wrote:
>
> >I bet it will never go beyond 12MP. Noise is a big issue for small
sensors.
> >
> >
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