Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, but how will I get that razor thin level of depth of field without a full frame sensor? I really don;t want my 50 to have the DOF of a 35. ;-) feli On Jan 24, 2005, at 7:23 AM, Richard S. Taylor wrote: > Leica made its reputation for decades by making the very best use of > the latest available optical and mechanical technology. Following the > same path today means making optimal use of current digital technology > not, except as a transitional device, trapping the company in the > full-frame 35mm format. > > It's becoming more and more apparent that sensors considerably smaller > than 35 mm film will produce suburb 11 x 14 prints. A new Leica > camera with a smaller-than-35 mm film-size sensor could be part of a > whole new Leica photographic system with, say, Leica "D"-mount lenses, > all small, lightweight and optically optimized for the small sensor. ________________________________________________________ feli2@earthlink.net 2 + 2 = 4 www.elanphotos.com