Dotting the eye - Quantum dots: new sensor technology

RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
edited March 23, 2010 in Cameras
Read all about it: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/quantum-dot-images/

Anything with the word "quantum" in it sounds cool to me. :lol3
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2010
    Hmmmm .... this could be exciting. Assuming the article is more truth than hype, an increased efficiency in sensitivty to light (from 50% of CMOS/CCD to 90% for this technology) could make for some very exciting ISO ratings; how does a virtually noise-free 12,800 sound to you? Or a usable 25,600?

    On the other hand, wedding photographers may have a bit more compitition from the Uncle Bobs of the world with their $300 iPhone cameras.eek7.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited March 22, 2010
    Scott_Quier wrote:
    ... On the other hand, wedding photographers may have a bit more compitition from the Uncle Bobs of the world with their $300 iPhone cameras.eek7.gif

    But the "informed" shooters will still have light and lens advantages with their dSLRs and other interchangeable lens cameras. thumb.gif
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited March 22, 2010
    ziggy53 wrote:
    But the "informed" shooters will still have light and lens advantages with their dSLRs and other interchangeable lens cameras. thumb.gif
    It's true that the article only addresses cell phone cameras, but I didn't see anything to suggest that the technology couldn't be scaled up for larger sensors as well. ne_nau.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited March 22, 2010
    Richard wrote:
    It's true that the article only addresses cell phone cameras, but I didn't see anything to suggest that the technology couldn't be scaled up for larger sensors as well. ne_nau.gif

    I would certainly hope so. Good find Richard. thumb.gif
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2010
    Dotting the eye
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8580372.stm

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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2010
    NeilL wrote:
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8580372.stm

    Oh, I just see that this is a little redundant, and that Richard has got the scoop! :D

    Good on yer, R!

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited March 23, 2010
    NeilL wrote:
    Oh, I just see that this is a little redundant, and that Richard has got the scoop! :DNeil

    Yeah, but you got the great title. lol3.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited March 23, 2010
    Merged

    Thanks folks. thumb.gif
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2010
    Great refereeing, Ziggy, thanks!

    Nah, R, the glory is all yours!thumb.gifD

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