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Jun 8, 2016 14:02:36   #
burkphoto wrote:
The issue of quality is extremely complex. It is not as simple as adding more pixels.

I worked in a pro lab for decades. In the early days of digital, we had 1.3 MP, 3.2 MP, 5.3 MP, then 6 MP image files. Once we hit 5.3 MP (Nikon D1x), professionals were selling prints of head-and-shoulders portraits at sizes from 8x10 through 40x60. At normal viewing distances (1X to 1.5X the print diagonal dimension), they look fine.

Yes, more MP make things easier, facilitating cropping and enlargement and improving resolution at larger sizes, but the story of quality includes a lot of other factors:

Dynamic range
Noise
Headroom
Sensor site size
Sensor format
Sensor technology
In-camera image processing system design and constraints
Image capture bit depth
File type saved (raw or JPEG)
Camera menu settings referenced during processing
Post production manipulation
Exposure
Shutter speed
Lens design
Lens aperture
Diffraction limiting aperture for the sensor in use
Stabilization on/off
Tripod used/not used
Light level and applied lighting ratio
Contrast range of the scene

It goes on and on. What you learn with experience is that most advanced cameras are better than most advanced photographers! We strive to stretch the cameras' limits by stretching ours.
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Thank you for taking the time to answer burkephoto, I will take all those factors to heart. I guess the grass doesn't have to be greener on the other side of the fence ( ie: the newest gear ) I just need to be more diligent with my technique. Shooting with older Canon 20D and 5D. Trish
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Jun 8, 2016 11:42:25   #
So megapixels have nothing to do with picture quality, outside of blowing photo's up or cropping tight? Watching.
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Jun 8, 2016 10:49:38   #
Your right Angler, that is a little beauty! Nice Bokeh!
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Jun 8, 2016 10:31:38   #
Inspires me to try Fractalius.. very cool Bob!
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Jun 6, 2016 20:35:13   #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Hi Trisha, I have just planted a few Lavender plants in our garden. You will find a lot of macro information at the top of the macro section. I have lots to learn about this but it is great fun doing so.


There are so many beautiful varieties English Brenda, you must get more! I will read the Macro Section for sure, I love learning. Trisha
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Jun 6, 2016 19:24:14   #
bdk wrote:
The big brown truck isn't coming to my house. I have no money for the sigma contemporary 150-600 lens . Though Ive been saving, its still a long ways away.
So Im thinking how about a UHH gofundme page. everyone here could send me a buck and I would have enough for the new lens in no time.
The extra money thats left over could then be sent to a member that contributed ( by random selection ) and they can apply it to their new lens.
IN the mean time here is a picture for you to look at.
I was at Conowingo Dam to shoot eagles. they were too far away ( because I didnt have that 150-600 lens) so I got a few pics of this guy.
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I dream of new lenses too... just about every night! But instead of dwelling on it, I challenge myself to do the best I can with what I have, because I know there is still have a lot of potential to learn skills I haven't developed yet! Having said that ...a 400mm would be rather nice! .....be gone Satan!
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Jun 4, 2016 03:48:11   #
Wonderful view point, love raptors! Thank you for sharing Rockdog. Trish
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Jun 4, 2016 03:45:32   #
I like this photo.. textures are interesting. Trish
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Jun 4, 2016 03:44:23   #
Enchanting!
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Jun 4, 2016 03:42:53   #
I love the warmth of the second photo. Thank you for sharing both. Trish
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Jun 4, 2016 03:41:45   #
Foxglove love! Wonderful crisp photo Hippy!
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Jun 4, 2016 03:39:23   #
What is this beautiful flower Old Hippy? It is breathtaking! Trish
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Jun 4, 2016 03:34:30   #
The download is beautiful Angler. May I ask what size the original photograph was. Thank you! Trish
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Jun 4, 2016 03:31:56   #
Beautiful shots Joer, the colour is stunning!
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Jun 4, 2016 03:27:54   #
Photo 5
DH in 52 GMC and the "big tree"
Trish














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