Demystifying Camera Specifications - Canon 50MP sensor

There are reports that Canon is working on producing a 50 megapixel sensor, courtesy of a roughly translated and interpreted Chinese article from the Chinese P&E show.

Presumably such a sensor will find its way into Canon's flagship 1D series at some stage. At the moment Canon lead the way in terms of DSLR megapixel count, while Sony is working on producing its much anticipated A900 which will then hold the crown (with about 24megapixels). Nikon is also believed to have a D3x in the works which will probably also trump Canon's 1D in terms of sheer pixel count by the time it is released.

I'm not even sure L glass could withstand a 50MP sensor. But we may see sooner than we think...

For all the naysayers that immediately pounce on such high megapixel counts being 'too much' resolution. I'd seriously suggest watching (and actually understanding) the  excellent videos at Panavision about MTF and camera specifications. Don't be put off by the fact that much of the dialogue is about video cameras, the same rules still apply to DSLRs.

Now here's hoping to some solid info emerging on the newest iteration of Canon's 5d - the rumors are pointing to an announcement in time for Photokina in September.