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Originally Posted by jseaman
The same sensor in different camera bodies can produce very different images - the in-camera processor and its algorithms control much of an image's appearance. Maybe just a couple of chip makers can keep the entire industry supplied and alive.
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That also represents my view.
The real added value is in the software control. Manufacturers will always try to cut costs and outsource where its cheaper. There will also be manufacturer / supplier links between R & D departments that are benificial to both parties.
When it comes to Japaneese industry its sometimes difficult to work out the true corporate structures.