Do you shoot at full megapixel?

[Trash]

Technically it is a bad idea to shoot at lower megapixel (unless you drop it to 1/4 of the original).

This is because the sensor comprises of pixels, so if you have 10MP then you choose to shoot at 7MP, technically the entire picture is an interpolated image that has lower resolution. Try this on your LCD monitor, set it at the native resolution (typically 1280x1024 for 17") then reduce it to a lower resolution (e.g. 1024x768). You will see that the display is now less sharp. The same phenomenon will happen with the sensors.

 

[xunjas]

I do shoot at lower res because there are indeed some noise control with it. This is especially so if you have lower end DSLR. Probably because you still use the entire sensor but more CCD/CMOS area dedicated to each pixel. Tried and tested. And if I am not wrong, this is how Fuji is pushing the iso limits for its compact cameras, i.e. highest iso only available for lower res.

fuji has produced some of the best compacts like f31d~~

 

[dzignous]

Largest size and quality possible, RAW will depends on condition.

 

[wuminlee]

i noticed that most of you do the shootings at RAW format. is there a reason??

 

[xunjas]

more freedom to adjust.. more functions to adjust using the manufacturers software~~

 

[wuminlee]

what kind of adjustment?
is there any documents to read about it?

 

[bluemystery]

I usually go fr raw+basic. Im far too lazy to convert frm raw to jpeg, unless e photo is nice n worth post processing. Basic jpeg is sufficient for power points, websites, and more than enough fr msn tiny display pics. Raw files take up huge space though, but you can edit without compromising quality.

 

[lennyl]

i noticed that most of you do the shootings at RAW format. is there a reason??

I answered this earlier, these are my reasons:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4043728&postcount=21

 

[xunjas]

what kind of adjustment?
is there any documents to read about it?

canon uses dpp. that software has alot easy controls.

 

[egnaro]

I will use high res for all my shot...

 

[sibeion]

I would rather get a D70 or 300D if I only shoot at low megapixels.

 

[MaZaCA]

I always shoot at max resolution. It is to enable cropping with minimum lost in picture quality subsequently, and also to exploit the potential of what I have invested, otherwise might as well get a cheaper gadget with lower resolution.

 

[lastboltnut]

U won't know when you will capture your best photo in your life.....so full resolution is what I will take, always.

 

[lennyl]

U won't know when you will capture your best photo in your life.....so full resolution is what I will take, always.

Absent minded as I am, I'm more worried about setting to lower res to capture something insignificant, then forgetting to reset it when it is time to shoot something important.

 

[Drahc]

Always go for Max MP SD Cards are so cheap compare to the good framing you could have on your photos

 

[chesterqw]

you bought a camera to not shoot what it is capable of...

wow...

that is like buying a laptop to use it as a paper weight!

 

[ixorasus]

Yes I do shoot at full, even with my PnS camera in the past. Now I have upgraded to a dslr, I don't see why not. Anyway, the equipment that you are paying for is capable of giving you so much resolution, so don't see a need to reduce it unless got a valid reason to. So its FULL-meg for me!!!:cheergal:

 

[zzyzx]

I do shoot at lower res because there are indeed some noise control with it. This is especially so if you have lower end DSLR. Probably because you still use the entire sensor but more CCD/CMOS area dedicated to each pixel. Tried and tested. And if I am not wrong, this is how Fuji is pushing the iso limits for its compact cameras, i.e. highest iso only available for lower res.

i *thought* if you reduce the MP, only part of the sensor area will be used instead of full area?

correct me if i'm wrong..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

you bought a camera to not shoot what it is capable of...

wow...

that is like buying a laptop to use it as a paper weight!

What sort of analogy is that?
If you drive a Toyota Altis for example, do you drive it at its maximum speed all the time?
How about those people who buy Ferraris and Lamborghinis? Do you see them driving at 300km/h?

Surely there's more to a high-end camera than only megapixels. Otherwise the Nikon D3 would have 30megapixels, instead of having less than the Alpha 350.

May I know how large you normally print your photos? A2 size?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

i *thought* if you reduce the MP, only part of the sensor area will be used instead of full area?

correct me if i'm wrong..

The image circle produced by the lens stays the same, no matter what resolution you set the sensor to. Take a shot at low res and max res. Is the field of view the same? If so, it can't be using less of the sensor, can it?