Originally Posted by
pdxer
my point was that cameras with 14 bit a/d, such as the d300 and d700, are capable of higher dynamic range than ones with a 12 bit a/d, such as the d40, assuming the sensor is good enough, which on most dslrs, they are.
Yes, the 14 bit A/D may be cheap, then need bigger bus, bigger buffers so it will add up.
Originally Posted by
pdxer
the new 60 megapixel phase one back is about $40k, camera not included.
They probably lose money on it.