So the 1" imager needs about 69 lp/mm, 2/3" imager needs about= 100 lp/mm, the 1/2" needs 138, and the 1/3" needs 184, assuming = a perfect lens at fullapeture. This all makes sense, but there is so= mething else to be considered. It is easier and cheaper to make a len= s that has the same resolving power, but covers a smaller imaging area. &nb= sp;Mark asks the question, can they make one with three times the resolutio= n for 1/100th thecost? To quote Mark, "I don' THINK so." (I am a= greeing with him). But it would be interesting to measure to find out= what the actual resoluving power is for those small lenses. I doubt = it would be near the 184 lp/mm necessary (although some small format still = photography lenses covering an approx. 1/3" image area do reach that) = but I wouldn't be surprised if it isbetter than 69 lp/mm. But I don'= t have any data. Dan = ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.