Chris I believe the difference you pixel-peep and the reason Arto does it are two different reasons. You do it because you want to satisfy your high level of self satisfaction and the knowledge you know you can do better the next time just by making a simple control change on the camera. Arto does it (in my opinion) simply too denigrate and find fault with a particular product where ever possible and that to me is nit picking in the extreme and is not a true review or reflection as i see it.

I couldnt agree more George Most people are only interested in the subject matter in my opinion. I have never had anyone comment on the quality of the print. We the photographer are our own worst critic i know i am.

Chris i am unable to view those pics as i am at work and can't link to photobucket
But i think i understand what they contain.
I just found it very weird that someone would go too that level of detail when viewing pics on line when there could be other parameters causing the defect in question.

I dont think photography was ever intended to mirror the real world Perhaps if he isnt happy with the quality of photographs he should maybe just go out and see it all in real time and then if there is some detail he doesn't like he can only blame his eyes

Can a total novice get in on this debate
I am quite amazed at the level of perfectionism Arto is descibing here. In my opinion i believe 99.9% of photographers would not even see the so called Pronounced CA he is refering too. I had a look at the Pic he was refering to and for the life of me i couldn't see what he was talking about
If Arto is looking for some sort of super high resolution camera like the ones they use on satelittes and high altitude aircraft then the current run of the mill DSLRs on the market and the various lenses that go along with them are never going to satisfy his high level of perfectionism.
I use any reviews i can get when i am looking to purchase a particular lens or camera (or anything else for that matter) and will base my decision on whether the product suits my needs or not . Even with a couple of minor imperfections. I dont want too buy a complete dud so i like to hear what others have too say. I respect Arto's opinion but i think its a little over the top.

By the way the Repel can in the picture is a product of Australia so that could explain everything

I took this shot in France and it resembles some sort of basketball game



Note the arm holding the ring at the top of the pic and the guy standing behind which i am assuming is calling out. Throw it too me Throw it too me

Your right nothing better to do

I can see it but its very tiny

I love this type of photography
Looking forward to some great shots.
When will this one be judged due too the late kick off

Both of these were taken with a Sigma 50mm 2.8 and i agree with Dan the fun part is the capture and getting in tight is part of that fun.




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Heres a Vivitar 105mm thats in my neck of the woods i have read some excellent reviews on this lens also.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280147261586&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018

If you can get hold of one of these dedicated converters it will bring it out too 180mm if i am not mistaken. I have seen them going cheaply on evil-bay.
http://www.adaptall-2.com/lenses/01F.html