On Tue, 11 Sep 2001 21:58:55 -0700, "Marty Scriven" wrote:

>Do lines of resolution have anything to do w/ final picture size? Looking at
>lipstick cams right now. Is resolution of 380 Ok for color cam? Thx.

Lines of resolution (on tape, or at camera output),
is different from format maximum resolution, and from
format image size in pixels. 380 (horizontal) lines
places resolution at a level somewhat lower than for
the best Hi-8, but well above VHS-level - but that
figure is not defined. I assume it would be at camera
output (and so likely less on tape), and probably
a maximum, so lower at wide stops and at image edges...
In other words, it may be useful for comparison
purposes with similar cameras, but has little use as
an "absolute" measure...