Megapixel myth - Can you demystify PLEASE?

[havana_joe]

Although you can make nice prints with a 6 MP camera, there's really no reason to get anything less than 10 MP these days.
Paul

I will agree to disagree Paul. Sure there are reasons. I like the smaller file size with a 6 MP camera. I like the lower cost of the body, and I like having bigger pixels. I would not upgrade my D40 to another DX body, I'd only upgrade to a full-frame.

[readingr]

Good point about the sensor size, Keep forgetting I use a full frame 12Mb Canon 5D and that prints nicely at 22 x 15 with pin sharp results.

I guess the lens has now become the more important consideration rather than the sensor for taking sharp photos.

Of course if your talking medium format then you do need 30+Mp

Roger R.

[clk550lover]

Hello All,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am inpressed by the wealth of knowledge on this forum. I feel .............so sad that I know NOTHING :mad2: but hopefully, will learn from all you EXPERTS. :smile5:

I do not think I will go above 13x19 inches (even if I shoot safari photos).

"So forget the pixel argument and look at the functions you need and the layout of all the buttons and menus to choose the camera." I AGREE and will follow your advice. :smilewinkgrin:

I am seriously considering of buying Canon Rebel xSi 12.2 MP or the Rebel Ti115 MP or 50D 15 MP body ONLY and then choose some nice Canon/Sigma/Tamron lenses. Best Buy has NICE FINANCING DEAL on these cameras.

Thanks again...................

[Franglais]

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I am seriously considering of buying Canon Rebel xSi 12.2 MP or the Rebel Ti115 MP or 50D 15 MP body ONLY and then choose some nice Canon/Sigma/Tamron lenses. Best Buy has NICE FINANCING DEAL on these cameras.
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Be careful which lens you choose. Check the reviews on this site and others (example : photozone.de) to know what is a "nice" lens.

Digital sensors are very demanding on lenses. The smaller the pixels the better the lens has to be. When I switched from my 6Mpix D70 to my 10Mpix D200 I retested all my lenses. Many of the consumer lenses I had bought for film cameras weren't good enough. And sometimes this sort of lens appears in the packages put together by dealers..

[clk550lover]

Hello Franglais,

MANY thanks for the link (www.photozone.de) you gave me. This site has really some good information & based on this and a few other sites, I am going to select DSLR and Lense(s).
:thumbsup:

Again .............MANY MANY THANKS