Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George and Thein, I got caught in digest time warp and realized soon after I posted my message the issues I brought up were already being discussed. I usually don't post anything unless I get current on my LUG reading, which has been infrequent lately. I remember some years back when digital cameras were something of a novelty, someone on the LUG, maybe Jim Brick, alluded to the dumbing down concept, which I didn't quite comprehend. He was probably referring to AA filters and such. When the Nikon D70 replaced the D100 everyone said the D70 was sharper. There was lots of discussion regarding the AA filter. Then the M8 came out without an AA filter. An up sprouts this closet industry where you can pay to have the pesky AA filter from your Nikon body removed. What the heck were those crazy Nikon engineers thinking when they put that filter in there in the first place, thought I! Then I tried a modified D200 and the sweater of one person in a group shot looked like the lead in to the outer limits. "So that explains it." Well, not completely. It's never that simple. Could've just been my bad luck. :-( It's about options, and you're right that it's to have alternatives. I wish I had 10 times the budget for photographic equipment that I've allotted myself. Sadly, by choice I no longer generate any revenue from photography. It's a hobby and which makes everything seem a little more expensive (which after tax it is). DaveR -----Original Message----- From: George Lottermoser [mailto:imagist3 at mac.com] Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:55 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: D3x vs 'Blad CFV 16MP full sized samples quite correct David Each equipment manufacturer builds to their perceived market. AA filters not only decrease moire they also correct aliasing and color fringing by less then optimal optics; which allows for looser design and manufacturing tolerances. You're also correct that each photographer seeks the best solution for their imaging needs. Lucky for us many alternatives at many price points exist for us to choose from. Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist