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 > ------ > Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: > www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm > Archives are at: > www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ 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 ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm Archives are at: www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/