True. Biger pixels will always be better, all else being equal (same generation, similar well placement, similar software algorythms) A lot of the MF backs are using 9µ pixels. I think these are 4.6µ if I remember correctly?
So a 39MP MP back should outshine the 36x24, 36MP 800, no question.
On the other end, an 80MP back is going to beat 36MP, even with the same size pixel. Quantity does become quality in an odd way in digital.
BUT ... there is alwys an incremental cost to the benefit. And the question is where the price/performance curve lies, especially for your own work.
I was looking at some 22MP backs in the $3,000 range that would probably have as good image quality as the 800. But they require a MF camera, harder to use, not as good an LCD, not as good high ISO, etc.
Then those 80MP backs are in the $29K range, and the depreciation is wicked high ...
I imagine the real cost to own the 800 or 800E might be about $500 to $650 a year for the first 2 years, if that. Buy it at $3,000 to $3,300, sell at $2,000 to $2,300 in 2 years ... that\'s what really counts.
Feb 07, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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