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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Is there an effective Megapixel Maximum for studio work? | |
Puffin Runner wrote:
Sounds like someone is jealous
Ken Rockwell would be ever-so-jealous of the photographic history that Doug has behind him. It is unfathomable that Doug could possibly be jealous of Ken Rockwell ... not even in an altered universe of cyber-realm. I may not go as far to use the term "buffoon" ... but, neither can I argue that Doug is wrong.
That said, viewing distance is a valid point. I've had 6MP files take to 20x30 (years back) and have known local pro's who still shoot 1 Series for their tonal transitions, etc. and the prints on the wall are resoundingly stunning. I guess my perspective is that until you need the extra resolution, you don't need the extra resolution ... profound, I know.
I find it interesting that my vintage SLR/C @ 14MP (still shooting) was state of the art more than a decade ago. Yet, today we still have top dollar camera's being produced at 14MP. Hmmm, there must be something to that, since it certainly isn't due to a lack of ability to produce more than 14MP cameras.
I think that horses for courses is a bit in play. If you want to see inside the pores, the texture of the makeup or a single hair shaft of a woman for a makeup / shampoo ad campaing or the detail of stitching for a clothier, then the extra detail is likely a magnificent thing. But, if you are working with "regular" folks who routinely warrant skin smoothing, etc. ... hmmm, at the need for 50MP. As to the noise advantage @ good downsampling ... ummm, shooting controlled lighting, right
Caveat, I have no experience with 50MP, and I don't shoot portraits these days, but just something to think about @ definition of "need".
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