if i am taking family pictures or portraits and i could edit the pictures on a photo softwares in the computer. i mean remove some unwanted scars, pimples et cetera in the face.
2006-12-02 00:30:01 · 4 answers · asked by caps5625 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Pixels - How many are enough?
If you always plan to compose your pictures perfectly, you don't need a whole lot of pixels. If you want to allow for cropping, which means enlarging only a portion of your image, the more pixels the better.
Imagine taking a scenic view and then noticing that the middle 20% of the photo would make an even better picture. Suppose you take a picture of a whole group of people and Aunt Clara really, really looks great in the picture, but everyone else looks lousy. If you have the pixels to work with, you can still make a decent print of Aunt Clara that she would be happy to have. If you buy an 8-to-10 MP camera and don't want to TAKE large photos, you can always set the camera to a lower file size. You can never go the other direction, though.
Unless the cost is a major issue, buy the camera with more pixels. You will never be sorry that you did, but you might one day be sorry that you didn't.
If you are anticipating using Photoshop or a similar program, the more pixels you have, the easier it will be to work on the image - without a doubt.
Having said all that, though, pixels are not the only measure of image quality. The sensor size is important as well as the image processing softare inclluded in the camera. You need to read reviews if you want a critical understanding of image quality for particular cameras. Try http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ for more information on the cameras you are considering.
2006-12-02 08:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple fact, te better the camera the better the pictures no matter if it is film or digital.
If you are doing or want to do profesional work then you probably should get a good SLR digital camera some where in the 20 or higher megapixel area.
If you are going to do profesional but not searious work then over Eight megapixel will be good.
If just for the family and your own enjoyment then over three will work well.
I use two different cameras and like both. one is for quality outdoor nature shots and is twelve megapixel and the other is just a cheap four megapixel to use for general shots that I want to send over the net.
I also have a good quality digital movie camera but find I do not use it very often.
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2006-12-02 10:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by GAME MASTER 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simple fact, te better the camera the better the pictures no matter if it is film or digital.
If you are doing or want to do profesional work then you probably should get a good SLR digital camera some where in the 20 or higher megapixel area.
If you are going to do profesional but not searious work then over Eight megapixel will be good.
If just for the family and your own enjoyment then over three will work well.
I use two different cameras and like both. one is for quality outdoor nature shots and is twelve megapixel and the other is just a cheap four megapixel to use for general shots that I want to send over the net.
I also have a good quality digital movie camera but find I do not use it very often.
2006-12-02 08:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on print size. 5 MP is good enough for most work. Slight softness in portraiture is sometimes a good thing.
2006-12-02 17:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋