Originally posted by FreeSpirit9 Thanks Adam.
Another question if I may. If I wanted to print poster size should I be shooting in RAW with my K5? Will this give me the resolution I need to get to print to this size?
Cheers
Frank.
Shooting in raw won't increase your resolution beyond 16 megapixels, but you'll get less noise and clearer details. This will definitely translate to higher quality prints, especially if you plan to print below 300 dpi. The tradeoff is a larger filesize and the need to post-process.
At 16 Mp you can make 24x16 inch prints at roughly 200 dpi, which should be fine if people will be viewing the image at a distance.
If you want to print even bigger, the K-3 or K-1 would be the way to go. With no AA filter and 24/36 megapixels, those bodies give you a lot more flexibility.
Adam
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