Read more closely. The resolution chart is specified in line *pairs*
per picture height.
And you are perfectly free to continue pursuing artistic aspects. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Ken Norton wrote:
> Well, I disagree in one aspect. It takes a minimum of twice the sensor
> resolution to maximize lens resolution--and that's when the res chart is
> perfectly aligned with the sensor. What about diagonal details? Sorry, you
> need much more sensor resolution than what the lens is capable of producing.
>
> But to what end? Will I feel inferior at the scenic overlook because I
> don't have a 5Dmk2? Will I be so distraught over the limitations of my
> equipment that I'll give up photography?
>
> Nonsense! If my lowly E-1 can produce nearly perfect 11x14 prints, from a
> resolution perspective, why worry? Even the E-1 is usually more capable
> than this photographer and the output (prints) are the limiting technology.
> Sure, there are upward limits on how big you can print before the technical
> aspects of the image start to deteriorate, but just maybe I need to focus
> less on technical aspects and more on artistic aspects.
>
> AG
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