I think the new 645 sensor will be a full frame 645, 1 megapixel, but with a bit depth of 128.
It won't have a lot exact detail (which will enhance that soft focus film look), but it will have the ability to reproduce all colors in the spectrum, including colors that have not been discovered yet. (probably on the next Mars mission).
JR
James
Thanks for shedding some light on this topic. There is nothing more useful than when
a seasoned pro shares his/her experiences.
Unfortunately,it's a little difficult to fully understand exactly how this new sensor will perform when used for people shooting applications of the sort you routinely share with us.
As such,I have taken the liberty of taking one of your existing images and running it
through a beta version of the new Alkie-Rythm too get a better handle on what we should expect
this fall when the chip enters the marketplace.
I've attached a file that clearly demonstrates the smooth transition from sharp (freaky,
Contax 35mm sharp) to soft (Canon 1Ds3-like).
Also evident is the seamless transition from highlight to shadow
I think this example clearly shows why a MFDB with 50Mp pixel count and high-bit capture
depth easily outperforms anything currently available