Re: [OM] Feeding the rumor mill

[Ken Norton]

> Nothing specific with respect to the E system or the 5D.  Just the
> general knowledge that large prints are generally better from larger
> size original images.  The difference in area between a 4/3 image and
> 35mm image is more than that between a 35 size image and a 645 image.


But the world of digital has changed this equation. It is true that
larger sensors typically allow larger photosites which don't push the
lenses quite as hard. Larger photosites typically have better dynamic
range capabilities. But none of this means squat if the lenses for
either format have maxed out the sensors and the images are shot at
minimum ISO.

I believe that Joel has more than one picture from his substandard
cameras when blown up to 30x40 would be more than satisfactory to the
task. I can think of one or two of his pictures I wouldn't mind having
hanging on my walls--even though they were taken with crud sensors.

But what do I know. One of my prized photographs (banned from general
living quarters) is pinhole picture taken with the E-1 from Bill
Barber.

AG
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