That’s why I am a hobbyistYou have very different expectations than the rest of us.
That’s why I am a hobbyistYou have very different expectations than the rest of us.
So am IThat’s why I am a hobbyist
I’m not sure I understand this. Are you talking only in terms of screen resolution for viewing on a monitor or tv?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.
you probably have the right idea.I think I'm better off out of this thread
Cheers
Hugh
4MP is considered a junker at this point. Anything below 12MP native is a waste of time and money.My first camera a Palm pilot and black berry show photos at 640x480 and video at 320x240. 4MP is light years ahead of those junkers!!
iPad Mini 5 is a waste?????4MP is considered a junker at this point. Anything below 12MP native is a waste of time and money.
7MP front and 8MP back. It has a decent camera.I own and use an iPad Mini 5 -- but definitely NOT to shoot photos!! LOL!
Any iPad used to take pictures is stupid.iPad Mini 5 is a waste?????
CorrectI 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.
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.I’m not sure I understand this. Are you talking only in terms of screen resolution for viewing on a monitor or tv?
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.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 think anyone would argue there isn’t a use case for a one-off transfer while traveling.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.
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.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.
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.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.
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.