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RE: [Digital BW] Shooting digital vs. film

2002-09-07 by Austin Franklin

> That's how we
> know that 6-8 megapixels is all that anyone ever needs for a full-frame
> image

Anthony,

What's your source for that claim?  What humans "need" for a "full-frame
image" is entirely different than what is needed for photographic imaging.
Also, humans have variable resolution in their sight...so how is that taken
account with your claim?

Austin

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