Originally posted by ArMaP
I see I was not clear enough on my post. What I wanted to say was that this could be something that affects any transistor and so it could happen on
any column, at any position inside the column, but if it is something like the sum of leaking currents, it could appear more on the upper or lower
part of the sensor, but it would spread in the direction in which the sensor is read, in this case from top to bottom.
So you're saying it's likely that there's more than one faulty transistor?
Originally posted by ArMaP
As someone who studied some electronics (both analog and digital) I think I also know something about what I am saying.
Your input is very welcome ArMaP, bu I respectfully ask you to keep in mind that you could say the same thing about the 'LHC', but do you know all
it's intricacies and characteristics?
Originally posted by ArMaP
I think you are thinking about the wrong forum and the wrong question.
If this is a sensor problem, it should be asked about on an electronics forum, not a photography forum, and asking if this is a specific thing is the
best way of getting a negative answer, even if it is a sensor problem.
So, I think it should be asked on an electronics forum and the question should be just "Could this be the result of some electronics problem?"
I respectfully disagree. We are talking about image processing and photographic sensors here. Sensor technology is a
sub-specialization of
electronics, and many of the people that work with them, and that also have knowledge about how they operate under working conditions frequent the
forum I suggested.
Going to an electronics forum would be pointless IMHO, since most would be unfamiliar with how sensors perform in real life, as part of a camera
system - which is mechanical and optical, as well as electrical.
Originally posted by ArMaP
No. You should not lead the people to which you ask the question in one direction, the question should be the most neutral that is possible.
Respectfully, that is neutral. I proposed asking two questions:
Could this be sensor overload of some kind? (positive)
Perhaps it's just someone having a joke? (negative)
We have balance.
Asking "Could this be the result of some electronics problem?" is just positive, and not balanced.
IMHO it should also be mentioned that the sensor in question is a CMOS sensor, as this is a crucial part of the story.
[edit on 27-11-2008 by C.H.U.D.]