Jeff Nolten wrote:
Thanks David. Yes, there is a lot of hype about the R and its cancelled filter, at least on this forum. Most FMers purchased the R on the assumption that its better. And a couple have the non-R to avoid moire or on the assumption that its all they need. Both cameras have been out long enough now that I\'m curious if you or anyone else has used both bodies enough to have seen if:
A) The R shows noticeably more moire, or
B) The R is noticeably sharper/more detailed after post processing.
I have only used my \"R\" model. (I\'ve inspected and printed a few non-R sample images.)
So far my feeling is that both are fine cameras if the 5Ds/5DsR concept is right for the photography one is doing. Both are capable of producing very high quality images if one takes the necessary care at the time of exposure and knows how to tailor post-processing for the slightly different sharpening needs of the two models.
While we can see some slight differences in resolution when comparing 100% crops side by side, the fact is that these differences are so small (especially after tailored post-processing) that they are almost certain to not be noticed in even a large print. So, score one for the 5DsR, but it is a very small point!
A non-anti-aliasing sensor cannot help but be more susceptible to aliasing. However, the incidence of aliasing is extremely small for most photographers. I have yet to encounter an example on my 5DsR. (And cameras with anti-aliasing filters are not immune — the filters decrease the potential but do not eliminate it.) And in many of the cases where you might get aliasing the effect can be handled well in post. Given that more and more of the high resolution sensor camera systems are going AA-filter-free, I think it is safe to assume that the problem is less than a major one. Note that Nikon, who initially also offered the option with the D800 and D800e, now has eliminated the choice and only offers the D810 without AA-filtering. Note also that the wonderful Fujifilm X-trans cameras are AA-filter free.
I continue to expect that photographers will find less and less reason to want AA filtering in high MP cameras and that manufacturers will more and more dispense with them there.
Dan
Aug 21, 2015 at 06:30 PM
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