Does a 39.3mp Sensor Exist? [CR1]

[gravy]

Yes, a 40mm f/1.2L next to a 50mm f/1.2L?
40 seems to become a new standard? - next to 40mm f/2.8


And what will that do to 35mm f/1.4L?

I think that NL has had that 40mm lens image on the rumors area for a while as a joke

[candyman]

Yes, a 40mm f/1.2L next to a 50mm f/1.2L?
40 seems to become a new standard? - next to 40mm f/2.8


And what will that do to 35mm f/1.4L?

I think that NL has had that 40mm lens image on the rumors area for a while as a joke

That would make more sense 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

That 39MP sounds interesting! Could be talking 4k video with C100-type 2x2 read sets and utterly superb 1920x1080 video. And it might help it get fps up and deliver 6fps for sure. If they have a new process with column ADC and all and they pack it in a 5D-sized body and keep the 5D3/1DX AF.... wow. Sounds gooood.   

lots of ifs though

[RGomezPhotos]

Another rumor was 16-bit A/D which would also increase processing demands a pretty big chunk.  But remember the 1DX has DUAL DIGIC-5+ processors.  From what I know, there is still horsepower left over..  So I would think it might be able to handle 39.9mp AND 16-bit A/D..  Maybe, maybe at 6fps..  But that would be pushing it I would think.

[rs]

Yes, 39.3 MP is a perfect 2x2 upscale of 4k video or a perfect 4x4 upscale of 1080p - which matches what they've done with the 5D III and its 3x3 upscale of 1080p.

If it has identical processing power as the 1D X and 14 bit readout, it will theoretically be capable of 5.5fps. If it has a 16 bit read out, the frame rate will theoretically drop to 4.8fps.

[M.ST]

There are a few different big megapixel cameras (sensors) are out for testing.

No big megapixel prototype sensor is in an 5D Mark III style body.

[Vossie]

As some here probably already realize, 39.3 megapixels is kind of a magic number, since its resolution is probably 7680 (i.e.,1920 X 4 and 3840 X 2) horizontal by 5160 vertical. If you want a C300-style 2 x 2 binning sensor, except capable of being cropped to 3840 X 2160, that is the resolution you would want.

Good observation. A 4x4 HD 3:2 sensor has 39.3 MP; a 5x5 has 61.4 MP

[Ivar]

I wonder what that might mean. Looks to me video specifics is for video product line rather than for still cameras - the 5D3 didn't push much on the video side and a lot of cinema stuff was introduced instead. Even the 1-series still didn't get any better video.
What concerns 39.3MP for-whatever-amazing-price-figure in an unknown future doesn't sound like a challenge for current 36MP offering available right now and being rather cheap.

As some here probably already realize, 39.3 megapixels is kind of a magic number, since its resolution is probably 7680 (i.e.,1920 X 4 and 3840 X 2) horizontal by 5160 vertical. If you want a C300-style 2 x 2 binning sensor, except capable of being cropped to 3840 X 2160, that is the resolution you would want.

[Stu_bert]

just a possible small fly in the ointment, which I wanted opinions on please...

http://www.georgedouvos.com/douvos/Depth_of_Field,_Diffraction_and_the_Nikon_D800___D800E.html

The article indicates that with the large MP of the D800, your CoC is now closer 10 microns which means diffraction starts being noticeable sooner - at around F/8. So for the more knowledgeable on the forum please

• Is this correct?
• Is the inference that the 7D being of a similar pixel size has the same limits?
• Are we therefore assuming that for landscape photographers, any high MP body requires the use of focus stacking if you want to maximise perceived DOF?

ps I do use one of the iPhone Apps - OptimumCS, but have no affiliation to the author. Hope I have not infringed any posting guidelines, apols if I have...

[LetTheRightLensIn]

There are a few different big megapixel cameras (sensors) are out for testing.

No big megapixel prototype sensor is in an 5D Mark III style body.

Hopefully just because it's easiest to house things in a 1 series body with the big battery for testing for now.
A great many hate the giant bricks.

[Sporgon]

As a humble user of the 5D mk1 and mk2, one who produces pictures for clients up to 2.5m x 1m, can some of those who are excited about the 39.3MP "FF" size sensor explain to me just what you're going to use it for ?

[rlaverty]

probably to take pics at a higher resolution.  Which will result in higher resolution 2.5m x 1m prints for clients.  To assume your 5DII will produce better images than a proposed 40mp 1DS (or whatever) with all the latest tech is borderline delusional.  Let people be excited about it, it is obvious why they, me included, are excited about it.  trying to talk yourself into not being excited is fine, but being a wet blanket just for the sake of it is not really appreciated. 

[bdunbar79]

As a humble user of the 5D mk1 and mk2, one who produces pictures for clients up to 2.5m x 1m, can some of those who are excited about the 39.3MP "FF" size sensor explain to me just what you're going to use it for ?

Take those same pics you take now, and add a ton of IQ.

[Bob Howland]

As some here probably already realize, 39.3 megapixels is kind of a magic number, since its resolution is probably 7680 (i.e.,1920 X 4 and 3840 X 2) horizontal by 5160 vertical. If you want a C300-style 2 x 2 binning sensor, except capable of being cropped to 3840 X 2160, that is the resolution you would want.

Good observation. A 4x4 HD 3:2 sensor has 39.3 MP; a 5x5 has 61.4 MP

I don't think that 5x5 would work. The bayer sensor uses a 2x2 block of two green, one blue and one red pixels. Using odd numbers would require taking pixels from an adjacent block. I don't think the 5D3 uses 3x3 binning, although the horizontal resolution is 5760 or 3 x 1920.

[Jackson_Bill]

As a humble user of the 5D mk1 and mk2, one who produces pictures for clients up to 2.5m x 1m, can some of those who are excited about the 39.3MP "FF" size sensor explain to me just what you're going to use it for ?

Are you printing at 80 dpi or are you using some kind of program to interpolate/upscale your file?