1DsMkIV--26.6MP

[mcmadkat]

This is only based on information we have to hand.

Now assuming that the the 40D has reached the maximum pixel density, then the 1DsMkIV should by my calculations have a sensor that uses 5.7ym pixel pitch.

For a full frame, that would translate to a resolution of 6315 x 4211 or 26.6MP.

I think that until the size of the sensor increases, that's about the best they can get. You could of course shave a 0.1ym off and then you would get a res of 6428 x 4286 = 27.5MP.

Realistic? Too releasitic? They have shown they can do that res now (40D) so I expect it would be possible to do a FF version of that sensor.

[Jim G]

TNow assuming that the the 40D has reached the maximum pixel density, then the 1DsMkIV should by my calculations have a sensor that uses 5.7ym pixel pitch.

Curious.. Why assume that's the maximum pixel density?

[mcmadkat]

Because the noise after that will be truely awful, see how much better the 5D controls it with a density pitch of 8.2ym. then without hard ware noise reduction, it cannot be better.

[aximrocks]

Canon is is supposedly working on 40-50MP sensors.

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_5d2_3d_7d.html

[aero145]

Please learn to start using the mu, McMadkat.

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[drogos]

I think it's high time to abandon good old bayer layout technology and start looking into some layered designs (sigma??)

[mcmadkat]

can't find the damned key....

[DrPablo]

Jesus, Mark IV rumors already?

I'd rather have them keep 21 megapixels but introduce a non-Bayer sensor.