Kodak Unveils 50MP CCD Image Sensor 228
i4u writes in to let us know that Kodak has announced the world's first 50 million pixel CCD image sensor for professional photography (i.e., for medium-format cameras). Engineering-grade devices of the CCD, the KAF-50100, are currently available. Kodak plans to enter volume production in Q4 2008. "At 50 megapixels, the sensor captures digital images with unprecedented resolution and detail. For instance, with a 50 megapixel camera, in an aerial photo of a field 1.5 miles [about 2.5 km] across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot)." Here's CNet's Crave blog with a few more technical details.
Oooo... (Score:3, Funny)
Hi-Rez Pr0n!!
Gimme!!!
Re:Note (Score:2, Funny)
This is pretty much useless without really expensive lenses, so don't expect to see it in any consumer-level cameras.
But Steve Jobs could put this into the iPhone right???? The reality distortion field would correct any lens issues plus now that 3G is here, the pictures could be sent wireless.
Re:That's a tall tripod (Score:1, Funny)
no, i'm just happy to see you.
Re:Not bad for $37,000.00 (Score:3, Funny)