[LRFlex] Re: Will it ever arrive?

on 2/21/05 11:41 AM, David Young at dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> At 2/21/2005, you wrote:
> 
>> David Young wrote:
>>> I'm quite willing to concede that the DM-R, when (if) produced will yield
>>> better photos than a LeiCanon.
>> 
>> 
>> clip.........
>> 
>> 
>> David,   may I ask you why you say that... above...  ?
> 
> 
> Hi Steve!
> 
> I say this for several reasons... though only one of them is compelling.
> 
> 1) more pixels - though this is not hugely significant unless you're making
> HUGE prints. In 12x18 size, I don't think there would be a huge difference.
> 
> 2) larger sensor... lower magnification factor and a slightly larger pixel
> size. Larger pixels inherently yield less noise.
> 
> 3) The Leica will be the ONLY dSLR which does not have an anti-aliasing
> filter in front of the sensor.  Anti-aliasing filters reduce resolution in
> any optical system, but are needed to prevent/reduce moire patterns in
> repeating patterns of photographed objects.
> 
> This last one is critical, I believe, to Leica's actually delivering a
> better picture, and thus staying in the game. Imacon (who are developing
> and building the DM-R for Leica) are building in a cure for moire patterns
> in software, which can be turned on - after the fact, as I understand it,
> if they appear in any of the shots.  (I could be wrong on the "after the
> fact" bit.)
> 
> If it works, it will allow the back to deliver sharper pictures than any
> other dSLR.
> 
> I also understand that problems with this software is the main reason for
> the delay in delivery of the DM-R.
> 
> It is also why I am concerned about it needing future updates.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> David.
> 
> 
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