MegaPixel war still on-going for DSLR's

Mareket · 05-11-2012, 12:35 PM

24Mp RAW files will be pretty big, so you're going to need larger cards and hard drives and a better computer. If you've got the space and the power (in camera and in your computer) then go for it, there's no limit to what's best.

That said I've never had an issue with my K-x resolution. I've been more than happy with 12Mp, and never enlarged the K-5 or K-x shots to the point where I'd benefit from higher resolution either.

But as trivial as Megapixels may seem, there's no point resting on laurels if there is some benefit to be found.

Originally posted by froeschle

If you fall into pixelpeeping, everything is lost.

This.

Smeggypants · 05-12-2012, 11:30 AM

It makes absolutely no difference to the standard of one's photography. How on earth can anyone think a higher MP count would make you a better photographer?

it will make a different to the technical spec of an image though

Verglace · 05-12-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by Smeggypants

It makes absolutely no difference to the standard of one's photography. How on earth can anyone think a higher MP count would make you a better photographer?

it will make a different to the technical spec of an image though

More megapixels doesn't make you a better photographer, but more megapixels results in a better photo. How?

Better aesthetically in terms of composition, exposure, etc? No.
Better in terms of being able to do more with the photo such as cropping etc? Yes definitely.

The ability to crop is an important part of post processing, especially if you wish to fill the frame and do not posses a longer lens. So, the same photo taken with the same settings, composition etc, the 16mp photo will be better than an 12mp photo, because you can do more with it after the photo has been taken. Being able to do more could ultimately result in a better final image.

reeftool · 05-13-2012, 06:04 AM

I chose neutral because I really don't know. My K5 certainly improves on the K10D but there are improvements in almost every area that are probably not directly related to megapixels. We've all seen the mediocre results that some high megapixel P&S cameras produce. That said, sensor quality and megapixels are going to continue to improve for a while yet. One interesting comment I saw on a Nikon D800 review was that unless you are using a good tripod and Nikon's finest glass, a user won't notice any real world difference over the D700. They also noted that the larger file size has slowed the camera down in regards to burst rate. I would certainly not just go out and buy a new camera because of more megapixels but it's almost a given that when I buy my next camera it's probably going to have a lot more than what I have now.

gtxtom · 05-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

One interesting comment I saw on a Nikon D800 review was that unless you are using a good tripod and Nikon's finest glass, a user won't notice any real world difference over the D700. They also noted that the larger file size has slowed the camera down in regards to burst rate.

I'm sorry, but that rumor needs to be put to rest. Guess what? I own a D800 and I don't own a tripod! I also only have the 50mm 1.4G and 20mm 2.8D. I've gotten fantastic results handheld with both.

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05-11-2012, 12:35 PM	#16
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	24Mp RAW files will be pretty big, so you're going to need larger cards and hard drives and a better computer. If you've got the space and the power (in camera and in your computer) then go for it, there's no limit to what's best. That said I've never had an issue with my K-x resolution. I've been more than happy with 12Mp, and never enlarged the K-5 or K-x shots to the point where I'd benefit from higher resolution either. But as trivial as Megapixels may seem, there's no point resting on laurels if there is some benefit to be found. Originally posted by froeschle If you fall into pixelpeeping, everything is lost. This.

05-12-2012, 11:30 AM	#17
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	It makes absolutely no difference to the standard of one's photography. How on earth can anyone think a higher MP count would make you a better photographer? it will make a different to the technical spec of an image though

05-12-2012, 09:12 PM	#18
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	Originally posted by Smeggypants It makes absolutely no difference to the standard of one's photography. How on earth can anyone think a higher MP count would make you a better photographer? it will make a different to the technical spec of an image though More megapixels doesn't make you a better photographer, but more megapixels results in a better photo. How? Better aesthetically in terms of composition, exposure, etc? No. Better in terms of being able to do more with the photo such as cropping etc? Yes definitely. The ability to crop is an important part of post processing, especially if you wish to fill the frame and do not posses a longer lens. So, the same photo taken with the same settings, composition etc, the 16mp photo will be better than an 12mp photo, because you can do more with it after the photo has been taken. Being able to do more could ultimately result in a better final image.

05-13-2012, 06:04 AM	#19
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	I chose neutral because I really don't know. My K5 certainly improves on the K10D but there are improvements in almost every area that are probably not directly related to megapixels. We've all seen the mediocre results that some high megapixel P&S cameras produce. That said, sensor quality and megapixels are going to continue to improve for a while yet. One interesting comment I saw on a Nikon D800 review was that unless you are using a good tripod and Nikon's finest glass, a user won't notice any real world difference over the D700. They also noted that the larger file size has slowed the camera down in regards to burst rate. I would certainly not just go out and buy a new camera because of more megapixels but it's almost a given that when I buy my next camera it's probably going to have a lot more than what I have now.

05-13-2012, 10:41 AM	#20
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Originally posted by reeftool One interesting comment I saw on a Nikon D800 review was that unless you are using a good tripod and Nikon's finest glass, a user won't notice any real world difference over the D700. They also noted that the larger file size has slowed the camera down in regards to burst rate. I'm sorry, but that rumor needs to be put to rest. Guess what? I own a D800 and I don't own a tripod! I also only have the 50mm 1.4G and 20mm 2.8D. I've gotten fantastic results handheld with both.