SVGA

James wants one.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09101501epsonhtpspanel.asp

Their claims re replacing optical viewfinders are very likely to be
overblown at this stage, but it's good to see a company like Epson
getting into the high resolution EVF field.
An eye view SVGA display may be useful for 'other things' as well as camera=
s.
I'm looking forwards to an
- Acceptably priced
- High resolution HUD
- That will fit unnoticeably in spectacles

Chose any 3.
Not yet, but this is a step in the right direction.

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TOKYO, Japan, October 2009 =96 Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson",
TSE:6724) today announced that it has begun volume production of a new
high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT color panel for electronic
viewfinders. Measuring just 0.47 of an inch (1.2 cm) diagonally, the
new panels offer SVGA (800 x RGB x 600) resolution in red, green and
blue for a total of 1.44 megapixels.
The new panels are targeted at camera manufacturers for use as
electronic viewfinders in mid- to high-end digital single lens reflex
(DSLR) cameras.

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     Russell McMahon


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Epson is claiming its new Ultimicron series of compact,
high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) panels will allow electronic
viewfinders to offer the 'resolution and fidelity' required to fully
replace optical viewfinders on digital SLRs. The new panel, which has
just gone into mass production, offers a similar 1.44MP resolution
(800x600xRGB) to the class-leading viewfinders in Panasonic's
DMC-G1/GH1, but uses a color filter to prevent color breakup when
panning or shooting fast-moving objects. The poor performance of most
existing EVF technology when compared to reflex viewfinders is a major
barrier to the adoption of mirrorless interchangeable lens system
cameras, and Epson obviously has high hopes for a market segment
that's expected to grow significantly during 2010.

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Press Release
Specifications

Press Release:

Epson Starts Volume Production of Ultra-Compact, High-Resolution HTPS
TFT Color Liquid Crystal Panel for Electronic Viewfinders

Optical viewfinder replacement enables smaller, thinner digital cameras

TOKYO, Japan, October 2009 =96 Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson",
TSE:6724) today announced that it has begun volume production of a new
high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT color panel for electronic
viewfinders. Measuring just 0.47 of an inch (1.2 cm) diagonally, the
new panels offer SVGA (800 x RGB x 600) resolution in red, green and
blue for a total of 1.44 megapixels.
The new panels are targeted at camera manufacturers for use as
electronic viewfinders in mid- to high-end digital single lens reflex
(DSLR) cameras.

Competition in the digital camera market has reached a fever pitch.
Companies are launching new products with higher resolutions and more
features at even lower prices. In recent years, more and more
consumers have been switching from compact cameras to SLR units in
pursuit of better performance and image quality, driving the need for
smaller and thinner DSLR cameras with video and other features.
Epson's new panels meet this need and open a whole world of
possibilities for DSLR cameras.

Until now, no electronic viewfinder has been able to offer the
resolution and fidelity needed to replace optical viewfinders and to
focus the image. Epson's new panel, developed using HTPS technology,
not only makes this possible but also uses an analog driver to
recreate smooth gradations and a natural softness. This panel will
allow camera manufacturers to eliminate the mirrors and pentaprisms
needed for optical viewfinders, enabling much smaller and thinner
camera bodies and letting users capture the image they see. In
addition, the use of a color filter prevents the color breakup that
tends to occur with other color systems when shooting fast-moving
subjects and while panning.

Epson has long developed HTPS panels to meet the high-definition,
high-resolution needs of its market-leading projector business. Using
technology developed for projectors, Epson created this new product to
meet the needs of the digital camera market.

This panel is the first in Epson's new "ULTIMICRON" series of compact,
high-resolution HTPS panels that display full color on a single screen
for electronic viewfinders and other compact displays. Epson will
continue to offer new solutions for the growing DSLR camera market by
expanding its lineup with higher resolutions, better image quality,
and smaller sizes.

Features of the new panel

Compact
Small 0.47-inch diagonal screen enables compact, thin cameras
High resolution
High pixel density with SVGA resolution (800 x RGB x 600, 1.44 megapixels)
Color filter
Not affected by color breakup that occurs with fast-moving subjects
and panning shots when using a field-sequential color system

Advantages when used in a DSLR camera

High resolution enables easy focusing
Can capture images as they are seen
Viable alternative to optical viewfinder

Avoids the blackout of optical viewfinders when shooting video
Enables smaller cameras by eliminating need for mirrors and pentaprisms
Eliminates mechanical time lag caused by mirror

Panel specifications

NameL3F04S-80300
LCD typeTN mode, organic alignment layer
Color display system

Color filter (RGB stripe)

Effective pixels800 x RGB x 600 (SVGA)
Panel size (diagonal)

0.47 inch (1.2 cm)

Pixel pitch12 =B5m (4 x RGB) x 12 =B5m
Color space

92% of sRGB

Contrast ratio280:1
Backlight

Yes

Surface luminance460 cd/m2
Displayable colors

Approx. 16.77 million colors

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