New 247MP sensor by Sony

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I just posted in another thread but maybe it was more relevant here.

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Just yesterday, Digital Camera World (which is not peak journalism, I admit) posted an article about whether zoom lenses are dying out: With ever-higher camera resolutions, have zoom lenses had their day? | Digital Camera World

We’re obviously not there yet, but you only need to look at the leaps made in technology/software over the last 15 years to imagine what imaging technology could be like in 2035. But even if tiny lenses, high megapixels and software enable 600mm equivalent zooms, I’m thinking enthusiasts will still be wanting proper optical technology for their hobbies/career.

But it does make me wonder why some manufacturers are going all-in on full frame and larger lenses.

The high mexapixels are a big part of this technology, but also the upscaling/sharpening technology. I can’t help feeling a little sad at how “easy” it is becoming to achieve results that hobbyists and professionals have spent a lot of money and time to achieve.