My reasons for purchasing the Z7ii are outstanding image quality, greater options to crop, ability to print larger without interpolation, tremendous dynamic range, and a perfect fit for landscapes which is what I shoot. My oldest daughter is a wedding photographer, and I suggested she look at the Z6ii which she is now using and absolutely loves. It all depends on your use case.
A good photograph is not explained with words, it just needs at least thirty megapixels.
GeneinChi wrote:
This will probably open a giant can of worms so I apologize in advance. How many MP’s are really necessary for the average non-professional person taking pictures? By “average person” I mean someone posting on the internet, looking a photos on a computer or iPad, or cell phone. Maybe blowing up to 16x20 on a rare occasion. There are some really great deals on older cameras with 16 mp as an example. They don’t have all the bells and whistles of the latest and greatest but really, does everyone need 26,30,40 even 40mp’s? Just curious what your knowledgeable folks think. I know everyone has different needs but what do you consider adequate?
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Here's an old article by Ken Rockwell that might be interesting:
https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm
Amazing shot , i still use a older [ at time ] pentax IST 6 mp , always amazed at the result , early type sensors had better quality pictures then the ones now in use .better colors / contrast . i use a D300 , 12mp , and a D2100 24 mp .The d300 does fine if you stay around 400 iso .
You have to have at least one.
GeneinChi wrote:
This will probably open a giant can of worms so I apologize in advance. How many MP’s are really necessary for the average non-professional person taking pictures? By “average person” I mean someone posting on the internet, looking a photos on a computer or iPad, or cell phone. Maybe blowing up to 16x20 on a rare occasion. There are some really great deals on older cameras with 16 mp as an example. They don’t have all the bells and whistles of the latest and greatest but really, does everyone need 26,30,40 even 40mp’s? Just curious what your knowledgeable folks think. I know everyone has different needs but what do you consider adequate?
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Some folks just enjoy having the latest and greatest of whatever they are into. If they can afford it, good for them. You only go around once. Whatever makes you happy...as long as it does not interfere with anyone else's happiness.
GeneinChi wrote:
This will probably open a giant can of worms so I apologize in advance. How many MP’s are really necessary for the average non-professional person taking pictures? By “average person” I mean someone posting on the internet, looking a photos on a computer or iPad, or cell phone. Maybe blowing up to 16x20 on a rare occasion. There are some really great deals on older cameras with 16 mp as an example. They don’t have all the bells and whistles of the latest and greatest but really, does everyone need 26,30,40 even 40mp’s? Just curious what your knowledgeable folks think. I know everyone has different needs but what do you consider adequate?
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You answered your own questions. Everyone has different needs.
About half of what separates a successful photographer from their peers is 30 megapixels.
It depends on what you're shooting. For landscapes, portraits, travel and most other types, 24 mp should be more than enough. But for wildlife, I can't have enough mps since I'm generally cropping significantly. This is my opinion - you're experience will dictate what works for you.
The answer is how your photograph will be used. If you are going to publish a small photo on the web then perhaps 1-2MP is enough. If you are going to make LARGE prints of of detailed landscape photos then perhaps at least 50MP would be great. For deep crops 50MP might also be handy. Like others 20-24 MP seem large enough for most things and does not require massive computer power and computer storage.
Pixel density is important but so is pixel size and spacing. I regularly print 100 x 70 CM prints from my a 1DX MK3. Effectively 21 mpx with superb quality.
CHG_CANON wrote:
Think back to when you knew nothing about 30 megapixel sensors. Would you still want to be that person?
I seem to be happy as a 20.4 guy.LOL.
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