Smaller sensors allow that. Not everybody wants to lug around a huge
and heavy full-frame DSLR. Volume and weight of lenses go up with the
cube of the (linear) sensor size.
I used to think that about the volume and weight relationship to sensor
size, but it simply isn't reflected in reality (at least in the 16 - 300mm
range of lenses I use).
Re: Olympus SLR boss says 12 MP is enough ... the cube of the sensor size. ... the 16 - 300mm range of lenses I use). ... But the Oly lens is twice the weight... (rec.photo.digital)
Re: Olympus SLR boss says 12 MP is enough ... Volume and weight of lenses go up with the ... I used to think that about the volume and weight relationship to sensor... But the Oly lens is twice the weight and twice the price. ... (rec.photo.digital)
Re: To all 4/3 detractors ... It's the total area of the sensor that matters, because it determines the pixel size. ... If you want a truly pocketable camera without losing DSLR image quality the E-420 should be right at the top of your shortlist...an awful lot of camera for your money. ... For example, a 35mm equivalent 16-35mm lens for a Canon 1.6x cropped sensor is about $650, and it's a very high quality lens. ... Any savings on the body is more than lost in the higher cost lenses.... (rec.photo.digital.slr-systems)
Re: Canons new astrophoto DSLR announced [ 4x5" FILM option? ] ... If you look at the pricing of lenses, they are lowest in the middle ... short wide angle lenses and very long telephotos tend to be the most ... A small sensor essentially shifts your lens range upwards. ... The 4/3 sensor format is confidently ... (sci.astro.amateur)
