64MP from a 16MP Sensor?

RonHendriks1966 · 04-30-2013, 01:15 AM

The question to this is: Is the hardware inside the K-5 (II)(s) ready to this, or would we have to wait for a more enhanced processing engine inside the camera.

bossa · 04-30-2013, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

The question to this is: Is the hardware inside the K-5 (II)(s) ready to this, or would we have to wait for a more enhanced processing engine inside the camera.

The hardware would be quite capable of handling 6 exposures where the sensor was shifted by the appropriate amount but the putting together of the files would probably have to be done by a computer.

Medium FormatPro · 04-30-2013, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by tuco

IIRC, that 200MP Hassy can only shoot things that don't move because it's so slow. Would a 64MP version do 1/4000, I wonder.

I own the H4 200ms, and am lined up to soon get the H5 - basically same sensor.

As long as the 200ms (digital back) is on a tripod (or darned steady support) the camera will capture most any still subject, but also at any shutter speed. The camera itself is not slow, but does take a while to process an image; especially compared to even a full frame (non medium format) slr. The 200ms is also not nearly as fast as say something such as a Mamiya 80mp.

Medium FormatPro · 04-30-2013, 05:11 AM

Hit send button too soon...

Also the sensor technology is in fact covered by numerous patents. Although several companies have placed serious consideration into purchasing and using the patents

**fs999** · 04-30-2013, 06:24 AM

But 30 seconds to take one shot ! I must find diving models for my studio...

**interested_observer** · 04-30-2013, 07:13 AM

Personally, I do not see any real advantage to performing the post processing within the camera body. As in bracketing, post processing on a computer system provides for better results.

What thread did Falconeye refer to this in?

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04-30-2013, 01:15 AM	#16
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	The question to this is: Is the hardware inside the K-5 (II)(s) ready to this, or would we have to wait for a more enhanced processing engine inside the camera.

04-30-2013, 04:21 AM	#17
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546 Original Poster	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 The question to this is: Is the hardware inside the K-5 (II)(s) ready to this, or would we have to wait for a more enhanced processing engine inside the camera. The hardware would be quite capable of handling 6 exposures where the sensor was shifted by the appropriate amount but the putting together of the files would probably have to be done by a computer.

04-30-2013, 05:09 AM	#18
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by tuco IIRC, that 200MP Hassy can only shoot things that don't move because it's so slow. Would a 64MP version do 1/4000, I wonder. I own the H4 200ms, and am lined up to soon get the H5 - basically same sensor. As long as the 200ms (digital back) is on a tripod (or darned steady support) the camera will capture most any still subject, but also at any shutter speed. The camera itself is not slow, but does take a while to process an image; especially compared to even a full frame (non medium format) slr. The 200ms is also not nearly as fast as say something such as a Mamiya 80mp.

04-30-2013, 05:11 AM	#19
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Hit send button too soon... Also the sensor technology is in fact covered by numerous patents. Although several companies have placed serious consideration into purchasing and using the patents

04-30-2013, 06:24 AM	#20
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	But 30 seconds to take one shot ! I must find diving models for my studio...

04-30-2013, 07:13 AM	#21
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Personally, I do not see any real advantage to performing the post processing within the camera body. As in bracketing, post processing on a computer system provides for better results. What thread did Falconeye refer to this in?