Unless (being the contrarian), you build a complete new DSLR system, like
Olympus is doing. It can be smaller and lighter with less expensive optics.
Be interesting to see.
Wide-angle will still be a problem, though, and that's my favorite!
Tom
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From: <plp@xxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Canon announces 11 Megapixel EOS
> >Who needs this megapixel stuff unless you want medium format.
>
> Don't confuse the megapixels with the full-frame issue. I agree
> that it may be overkill beyond the number of pixels necessary
> for a full-frame sensor (then again, maybe not, time will tell).
> But a full-frame sensor eliminates the problem of your DSLR
> magnifying your lens 1.6X (i.e. converting your 50 into an 80)
> due to the smaller than 35mm film size sensor. The importance
> of a full-frame sensor is huge, especially if you use wide angle
> lenses.
>
>
> Pete
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