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mollyc

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Sorry but to put this in perspective, shooting a small sensor P&S camera at 16 MP, would be the equivalent of shooting a full frame at 400+ MP. Even shooting at 3MP gives the same pixels/square inch as a full frame 75MP image. Those sensors are incredibly tiny. While I use the medium 8MP setting on my Fuji, I doubt I would lose anything by dropping back to the small 3.2MP setting. I go with 8MP not for any improvement in detail capture, but because clear blue skies show less JPEG noise at that size.

On small sensor cameras the high resolution setting is an interpolation of an image captured at 2-4MP, something which can be accomplished just as well on the computer, should the need arise.

As to RAW there are times I wish I had that feature, but I would probably still shoot best quality JPEG at least 90% of the time. While CMOS sensors have some issues they do have really good underexposure latitude, so in most most cases exposing for highlight detail gives me an image that can be corrected later on.

Having said all of that, the higher resolution monitors which are now becoming common create a need for bigger sensors on low end cameras. A need that is so far unmet in a reasonable ~$500 price range.
I’m not sure I understand this. Are you talking only in terms of screen resolution for viewing on a monitor or tv?
 

r.harris1

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I couldn’t resist looking in to see if this thread was as I expected. I wasn’t disappointed! :)

@jwolf6589 Direct connections and readers are going to be the fastest. WiFi probably the slowest. For you and your particular approach, I think shooting in lower res is the right thing. You don’t spend a ton of time editing. You’ve always seemed to value speed of moving images around and size/storage concerns over other photography aspects as long as it’s a picture you like. You can share with your friends really fast for them to view on their devices. Everyone’s happy. That’s all that matters at the end of the day. Go enjoy the rest of your time in Alaska.
 
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Clix Pix

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I use my iPad Mini 5 for content perusal, mainly when away from home, when I've tucked it into my purse or bag and can pull it out to check on what's happening in forums, my email, etc. I prefer it to the iPhone for typing any responses that may be needed. For that matter I rarely use my iPhone 11 Pro for quickly popping off snapshots, either. When I'm setting out to take photos I am serious about it and so use my serious gear......
 
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jwolf6589

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I couldn’t resist looking in to see if this thread was as I expected. I wasn’t disappointed! :)

@jwolf6589 Direct connections and readers are going to be the fastest. WiFi probably the slowest. For you and your particular approach, I think shooting in lower res is the right thing. You don’t spend a ton of time editing. You’ve always seemed to value speed of moving images around and size/storage concerns over other photography aspects as long as it’s a picture you like. You can share with your friends really fast for them to view on their devices. Everyone’s happy. That’s all that matters at the end of the day. Go enjoy the rest of your time in Alaska.
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OldMacs4Me

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I’m not sure I understand this. Are you talking only in terms of screen resolution for viewing on a monitor or tv?
What I was trying to say is that most images from any small sensor camera simply will not display well full screen, on 4 or 5G monitors and it's even a bit iffy on 3G. It boils down to that 4.8x6.4mm sensor size.

It's an interesting split as many if not most photos are never viewed on anything bigger than an iPhone or iPad, and printing is almost ancient history. However someone who enjoys the big modern era monitors is pretty much forced into cameras that start at $1000+ for just the basics. I like the various 4/3rds micro but most of them are still quite pricey.
 

Macshroomer

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Strange thread with chest beating in all directions. Wireless, not wireless, all tools that you can use for their strengths with an awareness of their weaknesses.

Carry on...
 
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MacNut

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Strange thread with chest beating in all directions. Wireless, not wireless, all tools that you can use for their strengths with an awareness of their weaknesses.

Carry on...
I don’t see any strength in wireless transfer unless it is professional speed. And you won’t find that in any gear below $10,000. Even the best full frame camera will have horrible wireless transfer speed.
 

Clix Pix

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I have never bothered trying to transfer anything wirelessly from camera to any other device, and I have never even taken the charging cable out of the box, I just use a fast SD memory card reader to get the image files from camera and SD to the computer.
 

MevetS

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Don't do it ...
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I have often used WiFi to transfer images form my camera to my phone, to then send the image to someone else. A very useful feature.

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I promised myself I wouldn't participate in these threads. Must learn self control. Sigh.
 
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mollyc

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Don't do it ...
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I have often used WiFi to transfer images form my camera to my phone, to then send the image to someone else. A very useful feature.

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I promised myself I wouldn't participate in these threads. Must learn self control. Sigh.
I don’t think anyone would argue there isn’t a use case for a one-off transfer while traveling.

but the OP has a great disdain for card readers and only wants slow wireless or a usb cord from camera to computer. He wants fast wireless and thinks with smaller file sizes it shouldn’t be an issue.
 
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jwolf6589

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I don’t think anyone would argue there isn’t a use case for a one-off transfer while traveling.

but the OP has a great disdain for card readers and only wants slow wireless or a usb cord from camera to computer. He wants fast wireless and thinks with smaller file sizes it shouldn’t be an issue.
And you like jamming your POV down my throat. I SAID I prefer a USB cable since it’s paid for which a card reader is not and you keep trying to jam your POV own my throat.
 
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mollyc

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And you like jamming your POV down my throat. I SAID I prefer a USB cable since it’s paid for which a card reader is not and you keep trying to jam your POV own my throat.
You’re right. Why would I try to educate someone on best practices when he doesn’t even want to carry a battery charger on a (potentially) once in a lifetime trip.

of course there are others reading this post who might benefit.

good luck with your trip. Share photos when you get home. ?
 

Clix Pix

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I will say that I do appreciate the speed and convenience of Air Drop in my iPhones, iPads and Macs, being able to shoot something with my iPhone and then Air-Drop it right to my computer for processing or sharing in a forum. Don't do it all that often but it does come in handy from time to time!
 

Macshroomer

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I don’t see any strength in wireless transfer unless it is professional speed. And you won’t find that in any gear below $10,000. Even the best full frame camera will have horrible wireless transfer speed.

I have been using wireless transfer on all my Nikon Z cams, Leica M10-P and now the Hasselblad CFVII 50C medium format back for client needs on a regular basis for some time. I am not talking about moving all the photos over, just selects which on a fast up to date iPhone is a breeze to select, tag and then download.

About a month ago while in Costa Rica, I was putting the 50 MP raw files from my Hasselblad back onto the phone, having the Phocus Mobile app convert them to full size jpeg and then putting those in Dropbox for the client to review back in the US.

I did not even bring a computer on that trip it works so well.
 
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