But, if you're a pro, you long to sell those 30x40 wall prints. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 10/22/2011 8:43 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>> Is having a 20+ megapixel camera something in the same vein as
>>>> having a 60" plasma HD television?
>>>
>>> Probably little or none. But it's getting hard to find something
>>> smaller. :-)
>>>
>>
>> Canyon is going back to 18MP with their new flagship, Pana also
>> switching back to 12MP from 14MP for their FZ series. They realized
>> to increase the pixel quality (better d-range and high ISO
>> performance) is more important than increase the number of MP.
>>
>
> I fail to appreciate the overall need for higher pixel counts, except
> that it will allow you a better opportunity to make enlargements.
> After I set aside the digital lenses and returned to film lenses I
> was able to use my earlier film closeup accessories, and the 8MP of
> the E-500 has yet to hamper my ability to take good quality flower
> and insect photos. On the contrary, having done so greatly expanded
> my opportunities to indulge in better quality lenses than I had been
> using with film.
>
> My primary desire for obtaining an E-510/520 body is to be able to
> use a cable remote, particularly the more sophisticated programmable
> ones such as eBay #320706816451. The increase to 10MP is an
> additional benefit, but not a primary concern.
>
> Chris
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