h measures 36x48mm, is said to feature smaller pixels. The new pixel size, Kodak claims, reduces click-to-capture time, lowers power consumption, and improves color fidelity “without compromising on the benefits to be enjoyed from larger pixel sizes.” The question is, how often will a professional photographer actually need that many pixels?
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\nFor details, read the Kodak U.S. press release:<\/i>
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\nKodak Achieves New Breakthrough in Imaging Technology<\/b>
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World’s First 50 Megapixel CCD Sensor Sets New Standard for Professional Photographers<\/i>
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\nROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has achieved another breakthrough in its storied history of imaging technology innovation with the introduction of the world\u2019s first 50 million pixel CCD image sensor for professional photography.
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\nAt 50 million pixels, or 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-\u00bd miles across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot).
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\nWhat\u2019s more, the KODAK KAF-50100 Image Sensor features a newly designed pixel that is smaller in size than the pixel used in current products for this professional market. This new pixel also reduces \u201cclick-to-capture\u201d time for improved camera response, lowers power consumption for improved battery life, and improves color fidelity without compromising on the benefits to be enjoyed from larger pixel sizes.
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\n“Professional photographers need to capture ever-increasing image detail with higher camera performance, and that to drives us to develop new technologies and products to serve this important market,\u201d said Michael Miller, manager of Kodak\u2019s CCD Image Sensor Business, part of the company\u2019s Image Sensor Solutions group. \u201cKodak image sensors have been known as the professional imaging standard for years, and today’s announcement reaffirms our dedication to provide industry-leading image sensors that give professional photographers a real competitive advantage.\u201d
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\nThe new Kodak sensor is the first to utilize the company\u2019s new KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full Frame CCD Technology Platform, which increases both the resolution and camera performance available to photographers. Based on a newly designed 6.0 micron pixel, the platform provides increased data throughput for faster frame rate, a reduced \u201cclick to capture\u201d time for improved camera response, lower power consumption for improved battery life, and improved color fidelity, while still retaining key performance parameters available from the larger, 6.8 micron pixel used in current products. With an 8176 x 6132 pixel array, the 50 million pixel sensor provides the highest resolution available in the popular 48 mm x 36 mm optical format used in medium format photography.
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\nThe KAF-50100 is the latest addition to Kodak\u2019s family of full-frame CCD image sensors for the professional photography market. Engineering grade devices of the KAF-50100 are currently available, with volume production planned for Q4, 2008.
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