First image of the Full Frame Curved sensor!…made for the RX2?

**interested_observer** · 06-13-2014, 02:14 PM

First image of the Full Frame Curved sensor!…made for the RX2? | sonyalpharumors

Na Horuk · 06-13-2014, 02:24 PM

I was hoping curved sensors would be confined to fixed lens cameras. But I guess Sony expects a profit by making old glass obsolete and making people buy new "curved sensor" lenses. At the same time, they would monopolize the sensor market, because they will probably patent the curve and prevent other companies from competing

DSims · 06-13-2014, 03:41 PM

Don't worry - Samsung already has curved TVs, so they're sure to copy this if it's any good!

ruggiex · 06-13-2014, 03:46 PM

Since Pentax doesn't have FF yet, might as well!

Pepe Le Pew · 06-26-2014, 07:57 PM

Seems like a waste of money to me.....

jimr-pdx · 06-26-2014, 08:17 PM

Hooray, another problem solved!
Too bad nobody actually knew there was a problem.

Pepe Le Pew · 06-26-2014, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Hooray, another problem solved!
Too bad nobody actually knew there was a problem.

Amen

Uluru · 06-26-2014, 08:56 PM

I would love to see a Pentax fixed lens camera with this thing inside.

If the RX2 borrows from RX100Mk3 that popup EVF, and the price is a tad lower, the RX2 may become a hit. But I suspect the price will remain same, or even increase.

It really interests me what kind of gadgetry/wizardry Pentax and Ricoh are cooking and working on. I hope traditional DSLR department is not all they are working on.

devorama · 06-26-2014, 09:31 PM

The curved sensor would most likely be paired to a fixed focal length lens. By matching the two, you could have a small and simple lens (which also means cheap to make) that has no problems with vignetting in the corners.

DSims · 06-27-2014, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Uluru

I hope traditional DSLR department is not all they are working on.

So you admit it! They are working on it!

Jasvox · 06-27-2014, 04:54 AM

Must there always be a problem to inspire improvement and innovation? Some damn good things which posed no problems are now considered obsolete because "better" replaced them. Not everything, but most.

Jason

Uluru · 06-27-2014, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Must there always be a problem to inspire improvement and innovation? Some damn good things which posed no problems are now considered obsolete because "better" replaced them. Not everything, but most.

Jason

You are right, unfortunately, and is especially true in today's digital world.

Uluru · 09-15-2014, 10:04 PM

So will this thing — curved sensor Sony camera — be announced?

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06-13-2014, 02:24 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I was hoping curved sensors would be confined to fixed lens cameras. But I guess Sony expects a profit by making old glass obsolete and making people buy new "curved sensor" lenses. At the same time, they would monopolize the sensor market, because they will probably patent the curve and prevent other companies from competing

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DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Don't worry - Samsung already has curved TVs, so they're sure to copy this if it's any good!

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ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Since Pentax doesn't have FF yet, might as well!

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Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Seems like a waste of money to me.....

06-26-2014, 08:17 PM	#6
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Hooray, another problem solved! Too bad nobody actually knew there was a problem.

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Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Hooray, another problem solved! Too bad nobody actually knew there was a problem. Amen

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devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	The curved sensor would most likely be paired to a fixed focal length lens. By matching the two, you could have a small and simple lens (which also means cheap to make) that has no problems with vignetting in the corners.

06-27-2014, 01:59 AM	#10
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by Uluru I hope traditional DSLR department is not all they are working on. So you admit it! They are working on it!

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Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Must there always be a problem to inspire improvement and innovation? Some damn good things which posed no problems are now considered obsolete because "better" replaced them. Not everything, but most. Jason

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Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by Jasvox Must there always be a problem to inspire improvement and innovation? Some damn good things which posed no problems are now considered obsolete because "better" replaced them. Not everything, but most. Jason You are right, unfortunately, and is especially true in today's digital world.

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Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	So will this thing — curved sensor Sony camera — be announced?