tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092890.post8132492180605185585..comments2024-03-28T17:41:43.970+02:00Comments on Image Sensors World: Kodak Full Frame CCD in New Leica M9Vladimir Koifmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800020176563544699noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092890.post-25423947202693138402011-03-15T02:47:26.053+02:002011-03-15T02:47:26.053+02:00Does anyone know the specifics the full spectrum [...Does anyone know the specifics the full spectrum [UV-vis-IR] of the Kodak KAF-18500 CCD [Leica M9]? I mean with IR/UV cut filter removed and replaced with Borofloat [pass everything] glass, typical in full-spectrum conversions of digital cameras for the purpose of shooting in UV or IR light.<br /><br />I am wondering if the Leica M9 would be a suitable camera for ultraviolet of infrared photography [with modifications to the CCD filter cover of course].<br /><br />Rumor has it that CCD sensors are more sensitive to UV light than CMOS. Any data on this would be hugely appreciated.<br /><br />Mark<br /><br />mark@phytelab.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092890.post-71642506458384692862009-09-10T18:16:55.707+03:002009-09-10T18:16:55.707+03:00Interesting choice of marketing tactic. After the ...Interesting choice of marketing tactic. After the Leica M8 IR debacle, I would have thought they would fix the problem silently in their next camera. That is, add an IR cut filter and not mention anything about it. Then they would not be calling attention to the M8 mistakes.<br /><br />Another possibility would have been to leave the IR problems in place and market it as a feature.<br /><br />It appears they've taken a combined approach: fix the IR problem and market the fix as a new "feature". <br /><br />Since other manufacturers fixed that problem a decade ago, I wonder what other old features Leica will "discover" and then market in the next camera. OLPF? Live view?<br /><br />I don't think I'll ever understand marketing.Daniel Browningnoreply@blogger.com