Actual working S3?

[xdivider]

full link to article

 

[xdivider]

Looks like it is. Some samples here. http://article.pchome.net/2004/09/01/25195.htm Unless they doctored the exif....

 

[Flyingpig]

Hmm, i have no idea why you post this thread for.

 

[y0ngcheng]

wonder how long it takes to launch it :think:

 

[Flyingpig]

S3 come out liao mah? Do you know the price..

 

[rainman]

wonder how long it takes to launch it :think:

Fren...wait very long liao ah?

 

[Zerstorer]

The samples look real. Dynamic range seems extremely good for such high contrast scenes, but fine details seem to be soft/lacking. Seems filtered.....

 

[xdivider]

The samples look real. Dynamic range seems extremely good for such high contrast scenes, but fine details seem to be soft/lacking. Seems filtered.....

I checked the exif, Its using 6MP fine jpeg. However there is a distinct feeling of neatimage inside. Aggressive noise reduction to overcome noise generated by the SR sensor?

 

[edwinywh]

The samples look real. Dynamic range seems extremely good for such high contrast scenes, but fine details seem to be soft/lacking. Seems filtered.....

i agree with u that the dynamic range or the latitude has increased.
GOOD!
:thumbsup:

 

[rainman]

Wait for the experts' reviews first...

Our eyes might be playing a trick on us by looking at all these sample pics...I would prefer a side by side comparison between various DSLR and most imptly, against flim.

 

[Zerstorer]

I checked the exif, Its using 6MP fine jpeg. However there is a distinct feeling of neatimage inside. Aggressive noise reduction to overcome noise generated by the SR sensor?

I would expect sensor technology improvements to offset any additional noise generated by the dual sensor arrangement, if they failed in this area then its bad news...these are supposedly ISO100 shots, aggressive NR should not be required.

So far, these samples are only good at showing its ability in traditional high contrast scenes which would cause problems to other cameras. However, in terms of colour, resolution...they seem somewhat lacklustre.

Perhaps later samples will be better.....

 

[yowch]

Our monitors are actually quite lacking in actual bit-depth presentation. The best check of the improved dynamic range is probably downloading a real sample (unedited, recompressed, whatever) and sending into an FDI machine with no balancing. Alternatively, we can get a RAW, process it with a push 2 stops and another with a pull 2 stops and send to print. If the gradients are still smooth and without banding, then it'll be conclusive that the dynamic range sensitivity has improved.