Rumored 5D MP count

[Andyx01]

■50.6mp full frame CMOS
■53mp total resolution

Because that almost makes sense.

I wonder if it will require a 128GB CF card that is 140GB.

Hope it comes out before the 32nd of the month.

 

[jvirta]

Nothing wrong with those figures, the texts are confusing though.

the 50.6 mp is the effective pixels while the 53 mp is the sensor photo detectors.

the ratio is about the same as what it is for 5D Mark III

 

[DRR]

It does make sense, if you understand how a color filter array works in order to create a color image. Not all pixels are used.

 

[Andyx01]

It does make sense, if you understand how a color filter array works in order to create a color image. Not all pixels are used.

A (color) Pixel is actually an array of (typically three) sprites. The sprites are filtered for color. Either way; I was just making a joke about 2.4 million pixels going rouge.

But to correct you; The missing pixels have nothing to do with color arrays or understanding them. It has to do with the math used to represent the count.

e.g. 1024x1024 = 1m as opposed to 1,048,576

1m * 50.6 = 50.6m
1024 * 50.6 = 53m

For what it's worth.

 

[3kramd5]

1024 * 50.6 = 53m

Actually, that's 51.8k

What you meant to say was:

50.6MPixel * 1024^2Pixel/MPixel =53,057,946 Pixels, which they'll divide by an even million for marketing statistics. Same game hard drive and memory manufacturers play.

 

[Andyx01]

1024 * 50.6 = 53m

Actually, that's 51.8k

What you meant to say was:

50.6MPixel * 1024^2Pixel/MPixel =53,057,946 Pixels, which they'll divide by an even million for marketing statistics. Same game hard drive and memory manufacturers play.

Bahha, my bad =)

1024^2 * 50.6 is what I meant to write. :-*

 

[Andyx01]

So why do so many people reply with incorrection information and a "Matter of fact" attitude while makeing something up entirely.

Do they really believe they are answering correctly?

Best guess with a straight face?

*shakes head*

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

■50.6mp full frame CMOS
■53mp total resolution

I wonder if it will require a 128GB CF card that is 140GB.

In fact, a 128 giga memory card will only fit about 115 giga, as it uses a part for the index.

Similarly, a 53 megapixel sensor will only use 50.6 megapixel to effectively capture the image.