Uh Winsor, what do *I* have to do with Donald's post? Just because I'm
of Scottish heritage...
When I posted the link to Erwin Puts' article, it was with full
knowledge that Puts himself is controversial, though I consciously chose
not to post any "disclaimer" as I didn't figure that was relevant. And
I knew this would re-start a lively discussion, but I felt that Puts'
observations and opinion were interesting and noteworthy.
I happen to agree that it's not all about MP (as everyone here believes,
I think), but rather a lot of other factors, both image quality and body
features/handling are large factors. While the proof is in the images
and acceptance by enough photographers to make it viable, the market is
not rational. The pixel race/war is real. Noise at high ISO, even
though high ISO capture is a very small part of professional
photography, is important in the mindspace of a huge number of buyers.
Image stabilisation is truly important, and Olympus currently has no
strategy that has been made public, if they have one at all.
I'd prefer an OM-D or an Epson R-D1 with better image quality straight
out of camera, as I like RFs and the OM, of course, is the quintessence
of an SLR IMO.
As an aside, I'm sad but not surprised at Agfa-Photo's situation. I had
held out a slim hope that they could survive and I might standardize on
APX 100 as a medium speed 35mm emulsion, and occasional use of APX 400.
I won't bother stocking up on those, but I will probably stock up on
Rodinal. Given Kodak's position on film, it's up to Ilford and
specialty manufacturers.
Earl
Winsor Crosby wrote:
>Just a lively discussion, Earl. Not a fight. Sorry you are not
>enjoying it.
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>Winsor
>Long Beach, California, USA
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>On May 27, 2005, at 3:26 PM, Donald MacDonald wrote:
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>>Umm, I think it already is. And about as worthwhile.
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>>But don't let that stop y'all.
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>>Geez, gadget bags at dawn, ladies!
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