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Old December 15th 05, 07:48 PM posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Default Noise levels as a function of pixel size


Lourens Smak wrote:
In article ,
Alfred Molon wrote:

Is there some formula or scientific basis to estimate noise levels as a
function of pixel size?


No. Try a Kodak 14n and a Canon 5D both at iso 1600, and you'll see.

Lourens


There are limits to noise performance base on pixel size. Not every
camera comes close to these limits, but no camera passes them.

Scott