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Re:another large image
The theroretical maximum of medium-format is roughly the same as the image in the article, full size - roughly 1 billion pixels of data
Theoretical, maybe, but certainly not practical. The most careful and unbiased measurements indicate that medium format offers no more than about 50 digital-equivalent mega pixels. That said, film does has very different photo-response properties than the CMOS detectors in digital cameras, and typically delivers larger dynamic range ("contrast"), but resolution is rapidly fading as an argument in favor of film.
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Need 10-16M three-color samples to rival 35mm filmSo Canon's new camera is close, but not quite there yet.
Check out Roger Clark's analysis for the details.
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film comparisonBecause the title asked if digital camera's quality was surpassing film, I would point this site out which does a great breakdown of the comparisons of the two formats:
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Pixels and Megapixels
Here is a very detailed article comparing Film vs. Digital
This might be better than some 35mm films, especially at the higher ISO ratings.
Of course, it may be easier to get larger film than a larger sensor...
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Film vs. Digital
Here is a very good article comparing
Film vs. Digital
Bottom line: This camera can beat some 35mm films in resolution, but not all of them.
Digital still has a long way to go:
8x10 format film is equivalent to ~1000 Mpixel