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Old 27-08-2013, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rcheshire View Post
CMOSs are much more rugged than they appear. Agree though, the purpose of a microlens is to improve pixel performance. What cost a mono APS-C CCD, by comparison to a CMOS. I think, the main reason is a cheap alternative. Cooling, particularly the 1000D, 450D is dead easy, as well.

Exactly. There is still a considerable gain in improved sensitivity despite losing the microlens if those who have done this are right.

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