I liked this article, new to me
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:09 pmI was browsing Luminous Landscape tonight and found this article, about his trip to Bangladesh.
http://luminous-landscape.com/essays/bangla-worked.shtml
I'd not seen it before, but I assume that some of you may have. Sorry if this is old news here....
Anyway, I found it very interesting because his needs for the trip were mostly fulfilled with a less than sterling canon 70-300 IS lens. The much maligned 80-400 Nikkor is the equivalent for Nikon, along with the Sigma 80-400 OS.
He also made other points that I found interesting. For instance, his "keeper" rate was 1.5%. I'm sure that a ton of his tossers were better than what I can do, but still, the averages aren't far from what we discussed a couple of days ago.
Another thing was that he used the 1dsMkII 16mp camera over the 20d, because of cropping and, of course, resolution.
I've so often seen the arguments that 6 to 8mp is more than enough for Joe Average photographer, and that the megapixel race is just marketing hype, that I almost get physically ill when I see them.
In my little corner of the world, the d70 is a wonder camera, but I've lost so many shots because of my inability to properly frame the subject the way I want it. I think that is the reality with most amateurs. It seems that the pros have the same issues...
If I could have 12 to 16mp to "pad" my poor ability to frame shots on animals, people and moving subjects, my keeper rate would greatly benefit. 
I'm gonna remember that page and cheer when 12 to 16 or more megapixels become consumer items.
Of course, 10gig CF cards better come with them..... 
http://luminous-landscape.com/essays/bangla-worked.shtml
I'd not seen it before, but I assume that some of you may have. Sorry if this is old news here....
Anyway, I found it very interesting because his needs for the trip were mostly fulfilled with a less than sterling canon 70-300 IS lens. The much maligned 80-400 Nikkor is the equivalent for Nikon, along with the Sigma 80-400 OS.
He also made other points that I found interesting. For instance, his "keeper" rate was 1.5%. I'm sure that a ton of his tossers were better than what I can do, but still, the averages aren't far from what we discussed a couple of days ago.
Another thing was that he used the 1dsMkII 16mp camera over the 20d, because of cropping and, of course, resolution.
I've so often seen the arguments that 6 to 8mp is more than enough for Joe Average photographer, and that the megapixel race is just marketing hype, that I almost get physically ill when I see them.
In my little corner of the world, the d70 is a wonder camera, but I've lost so many shots because of my inability to properly frame the subject the way I want it. I think that is the reality with most amateurs. It seems that the pros have the same issues...
If I could have 12 to 16mp to "pad" my poor ability to frame shots on animals, people and moving subjects, my keeper rate would greatly benefit.
I'm gonna remember that page and cheer when 12 to 16 or more megapixels become consumer items.
Of course, 10gig CF cards better come with them..... 
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