Well now we're getting into printer characteristics as well. If the native resolution of your printer is 300dpi then you need about 7mp in 6x4.5 equivalent format. Of course if you're willing to put up with 1/2 the native resolution then you would only need a little less than 2mp. There is much left out in this however, and a simple answer there isn't.
John Forbes wrote: >What's needed is a simple number to indicate picture quality. Something >that would, perhaps, indicate the best camera to use to produce a >near-perfect 10x8. > >That's what most of us are really interested in, whether or not we >actually want to print 10x8s. > >Of course, I realise that in the real world life is more complicated. But >this is the number that pixel-counts are standing-in for. > >John > >On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:00:56 +0100, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >wrote: > > > >>It's an unfortunate thing that in marketing hype, bigger numbers >>usually win regardless of whether a camera is a better performer or >>not. Just like in the megahertz/gigahertz wars in the personal >>computer world. >> >>Buyers should try not to be so driven by marketing hype. >> >>G >> >> >> >>On Aug 30, 2006, at 8:40 AM, Tom C wrote: >> >> >> >>>I agree with you. I would not upgrade from a 6 to 8MP body for the >>>2MP >>>alone. If I was buying a first DSLR though, it would factor into my >>>decision. >>> >>> >> >> > > > > > -- -- Its easy to understand why the cat has eclipsed the dog as modern America's favorite pet. People like pets to possess the same qualities they do. Cats are irresponsible and recognize no authority, yet are completely dependent on others for their material needs. Cats cannot be made to do anything useful. Cats are mean for the fun of it P. J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
