pahrens wrote:
So given equal print sizes the 7D would produce a better result than another camera with a less dense sensor at higher apertures?
No, it depends on the print size. There would be no visible difference at 4x6, for example.
For larger print sizes it also depends, as noise may also start to become more visible. But a properly exposed and processed 7D file (shot with a good lens) should do very, very well at large print sizes.
pahrens wrote:
I must have posted at the same time as you Cameron. I\'ll be printing on canvas and would like to use the largest sizes possible. For some landscape and macro shots I\'d like a lot of depth of field.
Reason I\'m asking this is I\'m weighing up to stay with Canon and get a 7D or 5D, or move over to Nikon and get a D700. It\'s such a tradeoff, Canon has the 5D with a great sensor, Nikon has the D700 with great build, speed and focus (Not to mention the 14-24 2.8).
Thanks everyone.
I was updating my post at the same time that you made yours. I hope my post helps.
There is probably no simple answer (or camera/lens combination) which will cover all of your shooting requirements, but diffraction is a very interesting general discussion topic, however.
pahrens wrote:
So given equal print sizes the 7D would produce a better result than another camera with a less dense sensor at higher apertures?
No, it depends on the print size. There would be no visible difference at 4x6, for example.
For larger print sizes it also depends, as noise may also start to become more visible. But a properly exposed and processed 7D file should do very, very well at large print sizes.
pahrens wrote:
I must have posted at the same time as you Cameron. I\'ll be printing on canvas and would like to use the largest sizes possible. For some landscape and macro shots I\'d like a lot of depth of field.
Reason I\'m asking this is I\'m weighing up to stay with Canon and get a 7D or 5D, or move over to Nikon and get a D700. It\'s such a tradeoff, Canon has the 5D with a great sensor, Nikon has the D700 with great build, speed and focus (Not to mention the 14-24 2.8).
Thanks everyone.
I was updating my post at the same time that you made yours. I hope my post helps.
There is probably no simple answer (or camera/lens combination) which will cover all of your shooting requirements, but diffraction is a very interesting general discussion topic, however.
Nov 20, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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