ptomsu
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While I am also about agreeing that it is very likely that Sony will stop FF in their DSLRs, I would not say that they cannot make a professional DSLR (even mirrorless) with a smaller sensor. I do not know the Sony lineup pretty good, but I am pretty sure there is a Crop DSLR which matches pro requirements. As there is at Nikon (D300s, D7000) and Canon (60D? ...).Hi Jorgen
I'm afraid I'm inclined to agree - we live in a changing world, and I wonder about Sony's ambitions to get into the professional market.
Interesting evolution as sensor design progresses and matures over the years. Today a Crop sensor with the right optics can deliver images qualities which were only possible in the best pro DSLRs a few years ago.
Another one comes to my mind - Olympus with their E5. I meanwhile looked into this camera and its possibilities much closer and I must say I am slightly overwhelmed. Pair their design with the absolutely great Pro Level Zuikos and you have a killing and winning combo. And all that with just a small 43 sensor. And there is room for improvement, as the sensor of the GH2 with 18 (16) MP shows. As there is for sure in the APSC sensors as well.
So maybe sensor size is no longer the real issue for the future. We are seeing every year so many improvements in sensor design, that slowly we are reaching the flat and stable part of the curve. Who needs more than 15-20MP if not for high resolution large prints ??? What most photographers rather need is smaller and lighter gear with good performance - see that success of M43 and NEX. Which BTW makes me wonder why we did not see NEX like cameras from Nikon and Canon so far ?????
Interesting future.
I myself am almost ready to go back to 43 with the E5 and have this system parallel to the Hasselblad, which I can use for real high resolution - till maybe 43 reaches some 40MPs - never say never - everything can happen