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SteveDallas · 01-13-2005, 03:32 PM

Even 3.3 megapixel is more than enough for 5x7. You can get pretty good-looking 8x10 prints out of 3.3 if you don't have to crop. 5 is probably more than enough for almost any non-pro.

For my money, I would want something with more than 3.1 optical zoom. But YMMV. Also the range of apertures looks kind of fishy.... if f/2.8 to f/4.9 is accurate, that doesn't seem like much, and might limit some of your focusing option in some situations.

I'd suggest a trip to www.dpreview.com.

01-13-2005, 03:32 PM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Even 3.3 megapixel is more than enough for 5x7. You can get pretty good-looking 8x10 prints out of 3.3 if you don't have to crop. 5 is probably more than enough for almost any non-pro. For my money, I would want something with more than 3.1 optical zoom. But YMMV. Also the range of apertures looks kind of fishy.... if f/2.8 to f/4.9 is accurate, that doesn't seem like much, and might limit some of your focusing option in some situations. I'd suggest a trip to www.dpreview.com.