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Photography

AndyS

(14,559 posts) Sun Dec 11, 2022, 04:06 PM Dec 2022

Full size images. One 20 mp and one 50 mp. Large files! [View all]

Old Crank asked about dropping the background out vs showing texture. I think his comment deserves a better explanation than I gave so a picture being worth a thousand words . . .
20 mp, 1.9 mb

My OM cameras offer the option of expanding resolution with sensor shift, so I gave that a try.
50mp, 4.4 mb

Any preferences or comments?

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Full size images. One 20 mp and one 50 mp. Large files! [View all] AndyS Dec 2022 OP

It seems like the second one holds the highlight detail better Walleye Dec 2022 #1

In theory a larger pixel collects more light energy and therefore AndyS Dec 2022 #3

I'm not sure which one actually is the larger image, but I think the first one is. I prefer it. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 #2

The first is 20 megapixel and the second is 50 megapixel. AndyS Dec 2022 #5

Subtle is the word. No wonder I couldn't tell! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 #7

I'm going with the first one. That is the one I immediately selected than I went back a forth MLAA Dec 2022 #4

😁😁 AndyS Dec 2022 #6

I down loaded the original images and then opened in PS at full size. took some screen shots. MichaelSoE Dec 2022 #8

Yes, there is definitely more detail in the 50mp image. AndyS Dec 2022 #9