CCD cameras

[Robert Edmonds]

I noticed recently that most cameras now use CMOS senors. I was wondering what DSLRs are left which still have CCD sensors? While CMOS has faster read times and better power usage, I believe CCDs are more efficient with photon to electron conversion. So, I was wondering if there are any DSLRs made with CCDs anymore, since I believe Nikon and Canon all produce CMOS now.

 

[cdcollura]

Good day all,

I know most of the new cameras, especially the HD ones, use the CMOS sensors. The increased speed allows HD video, but with a minor sacrifice to low-light conditions.

For example, Sony's HD FX camcorders use CMOS sensors, and can go as low as 3 LUX. Something like the Sony VX-2100 uses a CCD, and can go as low as 1 LUX, but is standard definition.

You might want to check around on the web-sites for manufacturers such as Canon, Sony, etc for the specifications, which always specify CCD / CMOS for camera / camcorder products.

 

[Robert Edmonds]

Good day all,

I know most of the new cameras, especially the HD ones, use the CMOS sensors. The increased speed allows HD video, but with a minor sacrifice to low-light conditions.

For example, Sony's HD FX camcorders use CMOS sensors, and can go as low as 3 LUX. Something like the Sony VX-2100 uses a CCD, and can go as low as 1 LUX, but is standard definition.

I understand CMOS for camcorders but am a bit suprised I can't find many DSLRs with CCDs these days. The few photographers I know seem to fret over every detail, so I am suprised decreased noise wasn't a demand strong enough to keep the manufactures pumping out a few DSLRs with CCDs. Also, if I am buying a camera for taking photographs, I could care less about video. If I wanted to do that I would buy a camcorder.

You might want to check around on the web-sites for manufacturers such as Canon, Sony, etc for the specifications, which always specify CCD / CMOS for camera / camcorder products.

Before starting the thread I did check most manufactures websites (i.e. sony, canon, nikon). I could only find an entry level DSLR (perhaps I missed a model though) which used a CCD from sony. While I'm not looking at getting something pro, I atleast like my f-stop and shutter speed being on two seperate dials/wheels. However, there are a few lesser known manufactures, that I can't remember right now, and was wondering if anyone knew of a camera still on the market that had a CCD. I was also interestead in your experiance with the camera... something specs just won't tell you.