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Contriver · Oct 26, 2006, 4:15 PM

Does anyone know when we can expect to see replacements for these cameras? And, what do you expect to see in the replacements? Better low-light capabilities perphaps? That is my hope atleast

rjseeney · Oct 26, 2006, 4:31 PM

Because of the long focal lengths range, it will be difficult (if not impossible) to increase low light performance, and maintain compact size, and reasonable prices. You would need a faster lens (f2.8 or better), but to achieve that, you'd need a much larger, more expensive optic. Some of this might be achieved through better processing algorithms, but this can only go so far. Likely, you'll see more bells and whistles, maybe larger LCD's etc.

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Oct 26, 2006, 4:15 PM	#1
Contriver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 268	Does anyone know when we can expect to see replacements for these cameras? And, what do you expect to see in the replacements? Better low-light capabilities perphaps? That is my hope atleast

Oct 26, 2006, 4:31 PM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	Because of the long focal lengths range, it will be difficult (if not impossible) to increase low light performance, and maintain compact size, and reasonable prices. You would need a faster lens (f2.8 or better), but to achieve that, you'd need a much larger, more expensive optic. Some of this might be achieved through better processing algorithms, but this can only go so far. Likely, you'll see more bells and whistles, maybe larger LCD's etc.