What's the best megapixels?
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Posted 13/04/2017 - 12:17
It depends on the sensor size.
For me 16mp seems about right for aps-c (think k5iis).
Fwiw i have a k3 (24mp) which i am perfectly happy with.
For me 16mp seems about right for aps-c (think k5iis).
Fwiw i have a k3 (24mp) which i am perfectly happy with.
Link
Posted 13/04/2017 - 12:20
Really happy with the 36 of my K1
Link
Posted 13/04/2017 - 12:50
Not felt attracted by greater than 16MP for APS-C.
Would prefer 24 to 36 for FF.
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Would prefer 24 to 36 for FF.
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Last Edited by pgweber on 13/04/2017 - 12:50
Link
Posted 13/04/2017 - 13:02
The 24 megapixels of the K-70 can be useful sometimes for a bit of extra magnification - even a half-size crop gives effectively a 2X zoom but is still a 6 megapixel image, suitable for making a good quality A4 size print.
Cheers.
Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Link
Posted 13/04/2017 - 13:39
I have always said the K-5IIs hit the sweet spot where Pentax APS-C is concerned. Much prefer my 5IIs to the K3II in all but AF
Link
Posted 14/04/2017 - 02:48
The best number of megapixel is the one in the camera you're carrying when the opportunity of a lifetime shows up unexpectedly.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Last Edited by pentaxian450 on 14/04/2017 - 02:48
Link
Posted 14/04/2017 - 10:07
A 300mm lens plus the ability to crop dramatically for wildlife works for me in good light with 24mp APS-C. I guess 20mp might be the sweet spot for low light with current Sony sensor technology and Pentax tweaks.
Link
Posted 14/04/2017 - 15:25
It all depends on what you want them for because it's not the mega pixles for me but the processor and to me the best one was in the k10
Link
Posted 14/04/2017 - 18:59
Mike-P wrote:
Do you mean sensor rather than processor?
stu62 wrote:
It all depends on what you want them for because it's not the mega pixles for me but the processor and to me the best one was in the k10
It all depends on what you want them for because it's not the mega pixles for me but the processor and to me the best one was in the k10
Do you mean sensor rather than processor?
i was on the phone without my reading glasses
Link
Posted 14/04/2017 - 23:00
No silly, he had his driving glasses on as he's was barrelling down the motorway
I know what i like, If not always why.
I know what i like, If not always why.
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Link
Posted 16/04/2017 - 20:19
I always thought the sensor was only as good as the lens, just my opinion 
Link
Posted 17/04/2017 - 12:56
Yes, maybe. I think that for a number of years now, for many of us, money spent on better lenses would reap more rewards than the same amount spent on a better sensor. But if you already have all the best glass, then you might as well get a K1 or KP!
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Last Edited by McGregNi on 17/04/2017 - 12:57
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