How many megapixels does one REALLY need? 5? More? Less?
05-31-2002, 11:05 AM
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Actually . . . .
slide film (e-6 process) has no grain . . . but it does have a diglobular structure (during processing grain is "converted" to dyes).
Guess my 8x10 films = roughly 266.6666somthing megapixels which should be just about enough resolution.
Guess my 8x10 films = roughly 266.6666somthing megapixels which should be just about enough resolution.
05-31-2002, 11:07 AM
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My feelings on the F707 >>>
The optics are wonderful, the circuitry is pretty good. Extremely user friendly. The Zeiss optics were a major selling point for me.
Other factors that I really liked:
-It feels like an SLR. I can hold it correctly. It doesn't feel like a $10 Wal-Mart point and shoot.
-It has provisions for external flash. IMHO, built in flashes are crap for MOST uses.
-Decent optical zoom
Things I really DISLIKE:
-Zoom could have been a lot longer in the size of the thing
-Viewfinder is a bit small. Also, I prefer the digital viewfinder over a cheap rangefinder, but it's hard to get used to--- especially if you're used to TTL features like an SLR. A good rangefinder would have been more useful, but less popular.
-Not crazy about the proprietary media format. Would have loved a CF slot to put a microdrive in.
-No RAW or TIFF format. It only does JPG.
-The zoom controls are on the left side at the front of the lens. While convenient for two hand shooting, it's a pain in the *** if you want to hold the camera and shoot with one hand (which is otherwise VERY easy to do.)
Other factors that I really liked:
-It feels like an SLR. I can hold it correctly. It doesn't feel like a $10 Wal-Mart point and shoot.
-It has provisions for external flash. IMHO, built in flashes are crap for MOST uses.
-Decent optical zoom
Things I really DISLIKE:
-Zoom could have been a lot longer in the size of the thing
-Viewfinder is a bit small. Also, I prefer the digital viewfinder over a cheap rangefinder, but it's hard to get used to--- especially if you're used to TTL features like an SLR. A good rangefinder would have been more useful, but less popular.
-Not crazy about the proprietary media format. Would have loved a CF slot to put a microdrive in.
-No RAW or TIFF format. It only does JPG.
-The zoom controls are on the left side at the front of the lens. While convenient for two hand shooting, it's a pain in the *** if you want to hold the camera and shoot with one hand (which is otherwise VERY easy to do.)
05-31-2002, 11:20 AM
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No its not, however . . .
you should keep in mind that with a good film (hi resolution) the limiting factor is NOT the film at all, but the lens.
End use is an often neglected parameter, but thats another book in itself.
Genisis 1:2
(and the Lord said, Let there be light . . . and it was good!)
End use is an often neglected parameter, but thats another book in itself.
Genisis 1:2
(and the Lord said, Let there be light . . . and it was good!)
05-31-2002, 11:21 AM
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That's what I learned on originally >>>
My ONLY 35 right now is a Nikkormat. The meter sucks, but it's a pretty good camera... you just have to know how to use one without "program" 
05-31-2002, 11:22 AM
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I understand that <more>
In the bottom of <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/584543.phtml">this</A> message, I said:
"Another thought: while film may be closer to 20 MP, your average consumer camera have such ****ty optics that the film could be MUCH worse and still look just as good. Optics matter, a lot!"
"Another thought: while film may be closer to 20 MP, your average consumer camera have such ****ty optics that the film could be MUCH worse and still look just as good. Optics matter, a lot!"