Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]incidently, Digital Journalist just released their D2X review tonight. http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0505/harrity.html "...maybe even the best out there at the moment." Not really a review IMO, rather a(nother) love letter that doesn't address the key concerns. My real question is that with no differentiation between pro/full-frame sensor and APS-C sized sensor, and "only" 12MP, how will Nikon be able to introduce a D100 replacement that will steal the thunder of Canon's 20D without eating into sales of the D2X? Launching a 8MP "D200" 1 1/2 years after Canon's 20D launch isn't very competitive, even if they put a 2-2.5" LCD on it. I'm confused about Nikon's strategy to stay competitive in this area. Needless to say, we would all benefit by some strong competion. cheers, p. --- Richard <richard-lists@imagecraft.com> wrote: > 2X in the super-fast lower res mode, the same as the E-1. > > At 05:59 PM 5/9/2005, you wrote: > > >So, riddle me this: > > > >If the D2X's standard crop (from full-frame 35mm) is 1.5X at 12mp, does > >the crop factor, relative to angle of view, change when the > >busting-my-hump speed/buffer selection is made and images are cropped by > >50% to 6MP? > > > >If so, am I now working with a 3X crop factor? Does my 100mm lens now > >cover the real estate of a 200mm? Somehow, that doesn't very DSLR > >pro-ish. I'm sure there's some arcane, mathematical explanation. And > >anything much beyond 2+2=whatever is arcane for me. > >... > > // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please > use richard at imagecraft.com) > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >