Medium* Format Digital cameras
Jan 22, 2017 08:10:17 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Crop sensor???? What the heck is that?
It's an agricultural term.
Jan 22, 2017 08:34:05 #
James Slick
Loc: Pittsburgh,PA
Rongnongno wrote:
Crop sensor???? What the heck is that? br br All... (show quote)
Also, We have subminiature,miniature,medium and large format....Where in hell is right format? 🤔
Jan 22, 2017 08:46:33 #
JD750 wrote:
There are those here who would not own a crop sens... (show quote)
The Pentax is cropped sensor. It uses lenses designed for 56x42 mm full frame.
Jan 22, 2017 08:51:17 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Crop sensor???? What the heck is that? br br All... (show quote)
Except your camera which is a Nikon D500. It does have a crop sensor as it uses lenses designed for 24x36mm format.
Jan 22, 2017 09:15:48 #
JD750 wrote:
There are those here who would not own a crop sens... (show quote)
I can't speak to the Pentax, but the Hasselblad X1D-50c will be replacing my physically huge H5D-50. The new lenses will also be appreciably smaller. And yes, there is a difference between image quality and pixel size, at least subjectively.
No need for snide comments on this site. Different strokes for different folks.
Jan 22, 2017 09:22:00 #
n3eg wrote:
My perfect sensor size is four thirds. It keeps the equipment small. In my opinion, FF is only necessary for film.
The 4/3 is full frame. I have never seen a 4/3 camera with a crop sensor.
Jan 22, 2017 09:37:59 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Except your camera which is a Nikon D500. It does have a crop sensor as it uses lenses designed for 24x36mm format.
You do understand what crop is? (beside a farmer's delight or relief when good).
There are no cropped sensor.
Lenses, as said before when used improperly (on the wrong body) are what determines what part of the sensor is used. More precisely the lens disk of diffusion will determine what will be used. A FX (Nikon) lens on a DX body will 'magnify' the disk of diffusion. A DX lens on a FX body will reduce the surface of the sensor used. Using A FX lens is like using an extender if you like.
Now, as pointed out, this a confusing marketing strategy that makes people feel they get more than they think when they purchase a FX camera. It's full frame, the other are not!!! Yeah right.
I have to give you a couple of
(even three) for having noticed that I have stated over the years that I use FX lenses on my DX camera (D300 and now D500). I just have one DX lens, an 18~200. I also systematically use only 24x24 out of my D800e.* Modified post from 'circle' to 'disk'
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DX diffusion disk on a FX camera (D800e) Heavily compressed JPG for UHH size requirement.
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Jan 22, 2017 10:03:58 #
Jan 22, 2017 10:09:11 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Not to change the subject or anything , does pixel pitch have anything to do with sensor quality?
Jan 22, 2017 10:21:09 #
tcthome wrote:
Not to change the subject or anything , does pixel pitch have anything to do with sensor quality?
Yes, in theory. The bigger the pixels (in new cameras) the more light is used/captured. Moire, color aberration and or diffraction are reduced. So you get a better results.
The problem is the difference is not all that noticeable unless you pixel peep.
Jan 22, 2017 10:39:26 #
Jan 22, 2017 10:54:27 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
JD750 wrote:
There are those here who would not own a crop sens... (show quote)
You'll need a whole lot of cash to make that change. I went from Hasselblads film to Canon digital and when Hasselblad changed the mount so none of my lenses would be usable on the new body's I said good bye. You can spend more on a new Hassy body then on a brand new car, I sure won't. Hassy going to have a very limited market!
Jan 22, 2017 11:00:41 #
Again, the complete overlook of film....
My favorite Medium Format 120 roll film camera is the "Big Texas Leica" Fujica GL690 (frame size 58mm x 88mm or 6x9CM). This camera shoots an area of 4.7 times FF. I can be purchased from $500 to $750, and when scanned creates a file about 250 Megapixels. It's a very reliable, durable camera.
Film is alive and well.
My favorite Medium Format 120 roll film camera is the "Big Texas Leica" Fujica GL690 (frame size 58mm x 88mm or 6x9CM). This camera shoots an area of 4.7 times FF. I can be purchased from $500 to $750, and when scanned creates a file about 250 Megapixels. It's a very reliable, durable camera.
Film is alive and well.
Jan 22, 2017 11:13:06 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You do understand what crop is? (beside a farmer'... (show quote)
I do know what's crop is. I know it better than you for sure!
Jan 22, 2017 11:18:16 #
I bought the pentax 645d before I found out it was a "crop" version of medium format. the larger sensor works for me. I get the "crop" effect with old film lenses. I find that I works as well in the field as the full frame cameras with their bigger lenses. mf has limitations but with adaptive tecniques you can get a lot done.
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