03-04-2012, 08:45 AM
Hi,
Following the recent releases of the Nikon D800 and Canon 5 M III, we now have for both major full frame systems the situation that the top of the line body has fewer pixels than the "lesser" model. Any idea on the rational? The top of the line cameras are when it comes to it rational products. People running a business are investing into a tool to carry out their business. Is it that these top models are made for the wedding/portrait photographer who prefers better high ISO performance over a few extra pixels?
On the other hand is the D800 what a landscape or advertising professional would want? Just thinking about build etc. I understand that sensor is supposed to break into the MF market, but I would expect a better build body would be appreciated by these folks.
Overall, in the film days you would have solved (some of) this by loading different film (e.g. Portrait film vs Velvia) but these days it needs building into the camera.
Best wishes
Joachim
Following the recent releases of the Nikon D800 and Canon 5 M III, we now have for both major full frame systems the situation that the top of the line body has fewer pixels than the "lesser" model. Any idea on the rational? The top of the line cameras are when it comes to it rational products. People running a business are investing into a tool to carry out their business. Is it that these top models are made for the wedding/portrait photographer who prefers better high ISO performance over a few extra pixels?
On the other hand is the D800 what a landscape or advertising professional would want? Just thinking about build etc. I understand that sensor is supposed to break into the MF market, but I would expect a better build body would be appreciated by these folks.
Overall, in the film days you would have solved (some of) this by loading different film (e.g. Portrait film vs Velvia) but these days it needs building into the camera.
Best wishes
Joachim
enjoy