And of course we have phones with 11 megapixel sensors, shake reduction, RAW capability, panorama and portrait modes and more. They’re making small cameras obsolete.
Paul > On Apr 17, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Pete McIntosh <[email protected]> wrote: > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Juan Buhler" <[email protected]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> > Sent: 17/04/21 2:27:32 > Subject: Small sensors are better than you think > >> I made a video about how I like cameras with small sensors. Featuring the >> MX-1, Ricoh GR Digital IV and photos from the Q7 >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQWxUFJR7Xk >> >> These cameras have become basically unnecessary given that we have things >> like the GR with an APS-C sensor (and the 16MP GR2 is one of my favorite >> cameras of all time). But I really think there's something about the images >> coming out of 1/1.7" or so sensors at around 12MP that compares well with >> grainy 35mm black and white film. >> >> j >> > I gotta agree too. I've been pocketing a Olympus XZ-1 for years, and recently > upgraded that to a XZ-2. These, too, are equivalent to the MX-1, GR IV, etc. > Both have their custom settings set up for B&W, with a little extra > sharpening and contrast, and get used at ISO320/640. They're terrific little > devices. > > Ciao, > > Pete Mac in Melbourne >> >> > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
