[Leica] PIXEL PITCH SIZE

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> I knew that I should 'have avoided getting into this. I should have phrased
> more carefully. Of course there is a great deal more to IQ than the
> sensor's photosites' size and density.
> The physical dimensions and pixel count of the X1 and the D300 are similar
> and the source is reportedly the same. From my limited shooting of the X1 
> at
> low ISO in bright window light, its IQ is excellent.
> Shooting in the same light with the same unscientific methods, The S2 with
> its 'puny' smaller photosites has jawdropping IQ
> Cheers
> Geoff
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman

Don't know whose toes you think you may be stepping on here Geoff but
they're certainly not for a start, mine.

Medium format digital seems to break some of the rules.
You have to really use very low ISO's.
I have no clue why.  It could be the heardbreak of PPS.
PIXEL PITCH SIZE

Other things inside a camera than pixel sites.
Here's a description of the new D3s from robgalbraith.


"The sensor's basic specifications are the same as the earlier model,
including a capture area of 36mm x 23.9mm, a pixel pitch of 8.45?m,
12-channel readout and FX Format image dimensions of 4256 x 2832 pixels. An
improved microlens array on the sensor, plus revised internal circuitry
meant to counter image noise, contribute to the D3S' ISO range boost, says
Nikon USA's Silverman. "

again:
"An improved microlens array on the sensor, plus revised internal circuitry"

To me they are saying these pixel grabber thingies need backup.
Just like a pitcher needs a catcher and a third basemen.





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