Pixel shifting increased resolution

[Kym]

http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/how-pentax-k-3-ii-pixel-shifting-works.html


The Pentax K-3 II debuts an innovative feature called the Pixel-Shifting Resolution System, a type of super-resolution technology that increases the effective level of detail in images without requiring a higher sensor resolution.
In this article, we will describe the traditional Bayer sensor implementation and compare it to Pentax's new pixel-shifting system. We will also explain how the technology works and what benefits it can deliver to the photographer.


Interesting and sounds quite brilliant

[ricktas]

Very interesting indeed. Will be looking forward to hearing some real world comments on this when people start using it.

[Kym]

What I'm hoping for is this tech is in the 35mm sensor camera from :plogo: later in the year

[Kym]

Very interesting indeed. Will be looking forward to hearing some real world comments on this when people start using it.

Also: It sort of negates that need for sharpening due to the bayer sensor itself.

[mudman]

if i have read the 'bottom line' section properly, this will only work properly with the camera on a tripod.

[Kym]

Samples

Before
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/k-3-2/top/img/bod_top_02.jpg

After
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/k-3-2/top/img/bod_top_02-2.jpg

[Kym]

if i have read the 'bottom line' section properly, this will only work properly with the camera on a tripod.

Yes, landscape and portraits

[Grant S]

Interesting bit of tech.

[mudman]

if i have read the 'bottom line' section properly, this will only work properly with the camera on a tripod.

so what would happen if hand held with shake reduction off? after all with a tripod shake reduction would/should be off

[Dug]

Looks good.
Olympus are supposed to be doing something also along those lines.
http://petapixel.com/2014/12/04/rumor-olympus-e-m5ii-will-use-sensor-shift-capture-40mp-photos-16mp-sensor/

[Arg]

http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/how-pentax-k-3-ii-pixel-shifting-works.html



Interesting and sounds quite brilliant
Olympus were first (in the mainstream), plenty of photos on the internet and reviews and articles. I have one and it works well.

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[swifty]

Wasn't Hasselblad the first? Then Olympus, then Pentax. And there's a recent Apple patent too but that one shifts the optics rather than the sensor but the idea's the same.

[Arg]

That's why I said 'mainstream' -- the Hasselblad is $45,000 :p