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Or just an easy way to ensure that the centre (the part that covers the 35mm chip) is good...Read elsewhere and agree with that it's prob just for an awkward focal length T/S lens something to compete with Schneider 90mm (35mm) or 120mm (MFD) range.
.....or the ability to license the technology to those who want to make something. I think many folks would be surprised how much cash some tech companies make through licensing agreements.I wouldn't get too excited, companies patent things as much as to stop others from making something (or the ability to sue someone if they do) as much as they do because they want to make the thing.
Who are the "many." I would hate to point out the obvious, but the F-mount has always been for a 35mm camera.Nikon would bring out a new lens mount, since many doubted that the F-mount would be useable for 35mm sensors due to its size.
Valid points Marc - I'd hate to be a camera designer these days!BTW, I tend to agree with Jorgen ... old "size" terminology is fast becoming non-discriptive in the digital age. It was necessary as a reference point in past, but with each digital generation of users, the reference points dim because many never even shot with a film camera.
- Marc