lmTrying wrote:
Without the hint, I may not have found that tractor.
I am well aware of the advantages of high pixel count, especially for telephoto work. I am also aware of the demands on file space, and processing speeds of those high pixel count images, and the higher prices. So, when I decided it was time to upgrade my camera, that was just one of the variables that I had to balance into the equation. Would I like to have one? Sure. Do I do much of that type of photography? No, not really. Is this my only hobby? No. So, I'm happy with my 26MP. But if someone says they like taking photos of birds in flight and bears in the mountains, then I'm going to suggest the buy the highest pixel count they can afford, mainly because they can crop the crap out of their photos.
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Honestly, I take many pictures with a Canon G7X II. It's a 20 megapixel, 1 inch sensor compact camera. Before that, I used a SX230 HS. I bought the D810 as a retirement gift for myself. I already had a bunch of lenses acquired over the years from using their film equipment, and I added a few. There is no question as to the advantages of the high megapixel cameras. I too was blown away when I saw the tractor in that picture. But it isn't always practical to walk around with such a camera, and it's hard (for me anyway) to travel with one.
Here is one picture I took in England with the G7X II. It was the only camera I took with me on that vacation. Not bad.