Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I still have a 6MP Nikon D-100 with 2 lenses for such purposes, looks OK on importing in LR but moving to pixel size does not change that much ;-) john ________________________________________ I agree, John. The E-1 provides good color for sharing on-line, but runs out of steam if severe cropping or large prints are required. But, the lens and camera, valued at around $300 US, is a fine grab and go setup that doesn't require a lot of thought about risk. :-) Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 5/4/2014 8:40 PM, John McMaster wrote: > 5.5MP is higher resolution than a 27" screen (less than 3.7MP). However if > you want to print to A3 or larger (and less so at smaller sizes) you will > see the difference between 5.5MP and 24MP..... > > john > ________________________________________ > > > An excellent picture, Jim. As I recall the Olympus E-1 has a 4/3 sensor > with only 5.5 megapixel resolution yet on my Apple 27" monitor it came > up and clear and sharp as any Leica picture on the Lug. With results > like your's, who needs a Leica M? Perhaps Leica was a bit short sighted > in abandoning the 4/3 or micro 4/3 format. I have heard much praise for > the picture quality of Olympus and Panasonic 4/3 format cameras. But > then, of course, Leica would have to compete with cameras costing only > a fraction of the price of a Leica T. > Larry Z > - - - > I spotted this Iris this afternoon. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Iris+in+the+Woods.jpg.html > > Olympus E-1 with Olympus 35mm Macro > > Comments and critiques welcomed. > > -- > Jim Nichols >