Sensor Resolution: Exceeding Lens Resolution
Posted in Photographic Optics on Aug 27th, 2007
Do the Canon 1DsMII and MIII exceed the Canon lenses available to them?
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Telephoto “Compression” and “Wide Angle Distortion” are Both in the Eyes of the Beholder!
Posted in Photographic Optics on Jul 31st, 2007
You’re probably suspecting that I’m going to claim that field compression so obvious in images taken with long lenses doesn’t really exist. You’re right!
“Crop Factor” Sensors, Lens “Reach,” and a Brain Cramp
Posted in Photographic Optics on Jul 18th, 2007
The size of a sensor has absolutely no effect on the lens. Decreasing sensor size does not increase the magnification of the lens, reduce aberrations, or increase the depth of field (DOF).