Originally posted by mutley: Yes, they reduced the 22 bit A/D to 14 bit, and made the specific decision to make the RAW files 12 bit instead of 14 bit that would have been more competitive.
More competitive? I don't get it. Yeah, D300 has 14 bit A/D as well but...
As for 12 bit RAW, Pentax needs to be
more competitive? I can't buy that. Saying the K20with 12 bit RAW could be more competitive with 14 bit RAW...it's like saying D300 shooters won't use 12 bit RAW at all. But what do I know. I'm not a D300 user. But here is one who is and it's intersting what he's says:
Are 14-bit Raw Images Really Any Better Than 12-bit Raw? - Photo Tips @ Earthbound Light "Maximum frame rate on the D300 drops from 6 frames per second with 12-bit raw to only 2.5 frames per second in 14-bit mode."
What comparably, is the difference between 14MP 12bit RAW at 3FPS (K20D), 12MP 14bit RAW at 2.8FPS (D300) and 10MP 14bit RAW at 6.5FPS (Canon 40D)?
Of course the 40D has the fastest RAW framerate. But the D300 has a choice between 12 or 14 bit RAW. But the K20D has 14 Megapixels. All are offering a little difference, a little more in a different area but to me, pretty equal on paper, pretty competitive juggling
these specs.
I don't see how the K20D isn't ready to seriously compete or could be more competitive without testing the new sensor. It will be fine.