----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff"
Subject: Large Print Quality From 6mp Cameras (was: )
When I see such a print that meets my standards using the technique you've described, I'll believe it. I've not seen anything approaching a 16x20 or larger made from a 6mp Pentax camera that qualifies as "stunning" by my standards. I know that there are plug-ins and software that supposedly provides great results. I've yet to see the results obtained using such software, therefore I am skeptical. However, based on the comments people on the list make about the quality of the images posted here (mine included, BTW), I think I may be a bit more critical than most, even with my own photos and images.
I am also skeptical of software upsizing. It works to a degree, but at some point, it falls apart. With the digital, you are giving up the ability to capture really fine detail and really fine tonal qualities in favour of a grain free print, although noise (which can look like grain) will rear it's ugly head from time to time.
William Robb
