Originally posted by MichalW Just read about new Olympus E-M5 Mark II. And I find this feature very interesting: "it can also record 40 MP still shots by shifting the sensor and creating a composite image" And since Pentax cameras can shift their sensor too... Why not incorporate this feature into Pentax bodies? Possibly by only firmware upgrade? Imagine Pentax K-5 IIs or K-3 able to produce 40 mp file when you need it!!
Of course, I'm aware of the fact that Ricoh will never incorporate that in the already discontinued K-5 or discounted K-3 but still.. Sounds like a good idea to me
What do you think? Possible?
The technology is not new and exclusive to Olympus. Back in the late 90's early 2000, Imacon offered a similar technology to boost resolution for a medium format back. If my memory serves me well, they took a 16MP image and shifted it 6 times to create a 96MP image. The target market was mostly studio still product shooters.
The thought is intriguing as I am interested in such a solution for landscape work. This however might put a dent in the 645Z business which I am sure Ricoh is not interested in.
I believe, currently there is a Hassy based solution too offering a 200MP resolution. The technology is there. My guess is that technically Pentax can do it but whether it make economic sense, or it fits their business strategy, I am not sure.