Image Sensor Characterization in a Photographic Context

The new Kodak KAI-11000CM image sensor, a 35-mm format, 11-Megapixel interline CCD, has been characterized in terms of its performance in photography applications. Traditional sensor performance parameters are summarized in addition to photographic image quality parameters. A photographic evaluation of the sensor, including measurements of signal-to-noise ratio and color fidelity, is described. Finally, a comparison of sharpness is drawn between the KAI-11000CM image sensor and the Kodak Professional DCS 760 digital camera in the context of a large 30" x 40" poster.