On Jun 25, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Aahz Maruch <[email protected]> wrote: > On Tue, Jun 25, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: >> Bruce Walker wrote: >> >>> This to me is the most likely high-end body to appear next given >>> Pentax' stated goal of dominating the APS-C category, their lens >>> line-up, resources and available technology. >>> >>> And if it arrives in a K-5 form-factor it would suit me perfectly too. >>> Significantly higher resolution married with the DA* glass would be a >>> killer system. >> >> Having seen comparisons between 16MP and 24MP APS-C sensors, the >> difference in actual resolution delivered is nowhere near enough to >> justify the extra storage space and processing power. I have no >> interest at all in more megapixels in the APS-C format. > > The one advantage I've seen from reading about it is that it > significantly decreases moire problems, particularly when removing the AA > filter. So Pentax might follow Nikon's lead here and only offer the 24MP > camera without AA. > -- > Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6 http://rule6.info/ > <*> <*> <*> > Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html > > -- Good point. And the best Pentax DA* lenses, particularly my workhorse 60-250 can take advantage of more resolution. Comparisons of sensors are meaningless at some level, since much depends on the glass and the camera's processing engine. Combined with better autofocus, a 24 megapixel APS-C camera would be ideal for my work and play.
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