Seth Murdoc
Active member
what is the difference between the ccd (charge coupled devise) and the cmos (complementray metal oxide semiconductor) sensors?
why does the cmos's name make the distinction of material used in the semiconductor?
for that matter, why is it complementary?
the new sigma sd9 uses the new fovean x3 sensor, wich phil posted the specs on on this page,
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?cameras=sigma_sd9&method=sidebyside
on that page, it says that the foveon x3 sensor is a cmos sensor
????????
what makes it cmos, how is the silicon applied to the sensor, and how is the information sent so that it makes a final image (all in relations to the ccd imager.... lol... i know thats a lot to ask, and it kinda needs a full page with moving pictures to explain... so i dont really expect anyone to try to answer it fully, but i thank anyone willing to take a stab at it in anyway)
from everything ive read on the x3 sensors, it seems like they are the new generoration of sensors that will take over the current form of ccd. i could be wrong, but the theory behind it (and the samples given on their website, http://www.foveon.com ) really makes it seem impossible that they would do otherwise. the results are just to good not to.
so the question is, when will nikon change to the new sensor type, if at all, and if not, will it be able to compete with camera's that are switching over?
the twice as good of quality images really makes me want the sigma, but the 3000$ price tag is just a little (lol... to say the least) out of my current price range. and good gravy i love the nikons...
the other question relating to other cameras is, why dont they use flip out lcd's? ive only seen 3 that use them (no including the 5700), and one of them only swiveled out from the camera, it didnt turn vertically. it ads a lot to the possibility of camera position while shooting (at least for my consumer hands)
again, i could be horribly wrong
why would having such an option be a bad thing? especially refering to pro slr's
just a few questions... thanks in advance!
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bueaty can only be comprehended in the moment before death, as bueaty bows to destruction - john keats
why does the cmos's name make the distinction of material used in the semiconductor?
for that matter, why is it complementary?
the new sigma sd9 uses the new fovean x3 sensor, wich phil posted the specs on on this page,
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?cameras=sigma_sd9&method=sidebyside
on that page, it says that the foveon x3 sensor is a cmos sensor
????????
what makes it cmos, how is the silicon applied to the sensor, and how is the information sent so that it makes a final image (all in relations to the ccd imager.... lol... i know thats a lot to ask, and it kinda needs a full page with moving pictures to explain... so i dont really expect anyone to try to answer it fully, but i thank anyone willing to take a stab at it in anyway)
from everything ive read on the x3 sensors, it seems like they are the new generoration of sensors that will take over the current form of ccd. i could be wrong, but the theory behind it (and the samples given on their website, http://www.foveon.com ) really makes it seem impossible that they would do otherwise. the results are just to good not to.
so the question is, when will nikon change to the new sensor type, if at all, and if not, will it be able to compete with camera's that are switching over?
the twice as good of quality images really makes me want the sigma, but the 3000$ price tag is just a little (lol... to say the least) out of my current price range. and good gravy i love the nikons...
the other question relating to other cameras is, why dont they use flip out lcd's? ive only seen 3 that use them (no including the 5700), and one of them only swiveled out from the camera, it didnt turn vertically. it ads a lot to the possibility of camera position while shooting (at least for my consumer hands)
again, i could be horribly wrong
why would having such an option be a bad thing? especially refering to pro slr's
just a few questions... thanks in advance!
--
bueaty can only be comprehended in the moment before death, as bueaty bows to destruction - john keats