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CanadaMark wrote:
Technical IQ is pretty easy to objectively measure. Resolution, read noise, dynamic range, etc. all combine to make up what we ultimately see as IQ. The latest Sony/Nikon sensors at the top of the heap have come close to hitting a wall, as they all perform similarly when resolution is normalized. At this point they are all mostly using the same technology and are just optimized for specific applications. Canon has much better sensors from where they were a few years ago, but still have a little ways to go yet at the extremes of both ISO and DR. Generally none of this stuff is an issue for the average shooter. I'm sure everyone will continue to edge out incremental improvements every few years, but to see any huge gains in the areas we currently look at I think we will need some all-new technology. Mostly what we've been seeing lately is the MP count go up, but with IQ either maintained or slightly improved, which is in itself an accomplishment.
The other side of IQ is of course sharpness, which is more a function of the lens used, accurate focus, and slight gains made by removing the AA filters. Sharpness is pretty easy for anyone to see if presented with a comparison, and is mostly objective.
The subjective aspects are basically PP related, like color tones or saturation, which are very easily manipulated with a simple RAW profile to match one's personal tastes. IMO IQ is mostly an objective analysis with subjectivity mostly in the areas that are quickly and easily manipulated by the user.
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I think software and technique add to a lot to the 3 phases of sharpening. This is the first thing I look at when I try stuff out. Not saying that is correct, just most important to me.
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