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Subject: [OM] Digital OM
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:20:55 -0500
I think the focal length multiplier is a short-term problem. Quality LCD's
in the fullsize of a 35mm neg are not that far off.  In fact, I thought
Kodak announced one.

Tom

From: "Alasdair Mackintosh" <Alasdair.Mackintosh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> The subject of digital backs for an OM keeps popping up on the list. I
> can't see it happening, myself, and in any case I'm not sure I'd want
> one. Producing a digital version of a 35mm camera usually results in a 50%
> increase in focal length, due to the fact that the CCD sensor is smaller
> than a 35mm negative. This means that your favourite 21mm lens becomes a
> rather unexciting 32mm moderate wide-angle. (OK, so Mike Veglia would be a
> happy man, but us wide-angle fans would be disappointed...)
>



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