Mamiya announces DL33 for those who need more than 28 megapixels

Facing a little bit of competition from the hands of Nikon, and finding its earlier 28 megapixel DL28 to be something of a success (despite its $15,000 price tag), medium format master Mamiya is introducing a new model set to drive the megapixel wars to new heights. The DL33 sports similar specs to the DL28, including a 3.5-inch touchscreen on the back, but bests its successor with a 36 x 44-millimeter, 33 megapixel sensor. That means 16-bit capture, 12-stop dynamic range, and ISO settings from 50 to 800. Other tweaks include a faster autofocus motor and an improved UI, but with image files clocking in at 67 - 190MB you'll probably need some improved storage, too. The camera will be available starting next month for $19,999 including a 55mm f2.8 or 150mm f3.5 lens -- but only if you act now.

[Via Topix]

[Razor Posted Mar 19th 2009 7:47PM]

Crappy comment system... this is a reply to bannedmonkey.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 20th 2009 12:19AM]

Interesting. So basically you are trying to find a very hostile way to say that I was right. Avoiding the ignorance of your comment before and trying to redirect to a minor simplification for brevity is just lame. Besides, simplification is easy to explain, ignorance isn't.

Perhaps you can show me you know how to use a calculator and calculate for me the precise number of stops that make an order of magnitude of light intensity, but the simple rule of thumb is 3. Yes, you can be a pedant and point out its actually slightly more than three but closer to 3 than to 3 1/3.
This might be important if anyone uses less than 1/3 stop increments. Or maybe you are just an ass.

[Razor Posted Mar 20th 2009 1:28AM]

No, that is my hostile way of saying you are wrong =P

It is simple math that even small children understand. 8 =! 10. 8x is not an order of magnitude. 10x is. And that is not the point. You initial comment did not suggest a single order of magnitude, it suggested 2 or 3.

2 to 3 orders of magnitude would mean 100 to 1000 times a given value. Since when is 100 or 1000 anywhere near 8? Shall I draw you a diagram? 8 < 100 < 1000. If you don't get that, a calculator is beyond your level of understanding =P This camera certainly does not have 100 to 1000 more dynamic range than other cameras or film.

My point is simple: if you do not understand a term or concept do yourself a favour and don't use it. Otherwise you just look like an idiot when someone, who knows what they are talking about, calls you on it.

[To Hell Posted Mar 20th 2009 1:07AM]

This, or a brand new car? Hmmm....