[LRFlex] Re: Will it ever arrive?

on 2/21/05 12:11 PM, Steve Barbour at kididdoc@xxxxxxx wrote:

> David Young 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.
> 
> Very compelling David...
> 
> I'm sold...where can I get one ?
> Ohhhh.....errrrrhhhh ....hmmmmm....
> 
> 
> 1. it's all theory right now
> 2. very high cost
> 3. so far it's close to vaporwear...
> 4. it might be disappear-wear
> 5. it needs to be widely tested in real life...
> 6. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
> 
> It started out sounding exciting, then exorbitant,
> then improbable, now a risk, and ultimately could
> be downright foolish... given the way Leicas
> fortunes are going...
> 
> Steve
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Steve- I have one on order- and all these posts are making me a little
nervous! I'm trying to avoid a Canon/Leica/adapter hybrid compromise!!
Stasys

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