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[OM] Re: Megapixels and printing photos

Subject: [OM] Re: Megapixels and printing photos
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:49:52 -0500
Yeah, I have no idea where this comes from.  More mathematics and 
measurbations ignoring the real world I guess.  If you can't count the 
individual dots on your monitor screen at 10" (25cm) you sure can't see 
300 ppi.

Chuck Norcutt


Winsor Crosby wrote:

> These arguments have been used by anti-digital hysterics for years to  
> "prove" film is superior to digital. They are based on the old "look  
> at my clever arguments and ignore your lying eyes" fallacy.
> 
> I am unaware of any camera maker that claims you can make 16X20  
> prints. I shocked at the small size of the recommended largest print  
> by Nikon when I bought my first Coolpix and it was good enough for me  
> to make the decision to more than dabble in digital.  The manual for  
> my D200 does not even bother to talk about print size.  It is  
> reviewers and users that say that because they are using their eyes.
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> Winsor
> Long Beach, California, USA
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:59 AM, Ali Shah wrote:
> 
> 
>>Notice that as the print size doubles, the megapixels
>>required increases geometrically. You can make nice 8"
>>x 10" prints with a 6 or 8 megapixel camera, but to
>>make a true photo quality 16" x 20" print, you need
>>between 24 and 30 megapixels. Don't be fooled by
>>manufacturers' claims that say you can make 16" x 20"
>>prints from an 8 megapixel camera. While you certainly
>>can make a print that size, it will not be true photo
>>quality.
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