Roger3006
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Hello Everyone
What is the practical gain with the FX format over the DX format?
I have somewhat recently started to get serious about digital photography. I have shot film since I was a little boy which was a long time ago. My old theory was to use the largest negative with the best lens governed by practicality.
You may have seen my comment, "I have used everything from a Minox to a Speed Graphic", which is true; however, most of my film photography was done with a 35mm and a 2 1/4". The 2 1/4" was my first choice but in many cases was impractical, not to mention I did not want to drop my Hasselblad in the water while duck hunting.
With that said, it is obvious to me the quality of a camera body is more important with a digital camera than a film camera. I have been using a D90, which I like, but I constantly wonder if I would be better off with a FX pro-line body. I am sure I will upgrade my D90 but I am not sure as to what? I do not have anything to compare my D90 with.
To put things in perspective, how would I benefit with the FX format over the DX format printing 8"x10" images or 11"x14" images?
Thank you all for putting up with me and my antiquated ideas.
Roger
What is the practical gain with the FX format over the DX format?
I have somewhat recently started to get serious about digital photography. I have shot film since I was a little boy which was a long time ago. My old theory was to use the largest negative with the best lens governed by practicality.
You may have seen my comment, "I have used everything from a Minox to a Speed Graphic", which is true; however, most of my film photography was done with a 35mm and a 2 1/4". The 2 1/4" was my first choice but in many cases was impractical, not to mention I did not want to drop my Hasselblad in the water while duck hunting.
With that said, it is obvious to me the quality of a camera body is more important with a digital camera than a film camera. I have been using a D90, which I like, but I constantly wonder if I would be better off with a FX pro-line body. I am sure I will upgrade my D90 but I am not sure as to what? I do not have anything to compare my D90 with.
To put things in perspective, how would I benefit with the FX format over the DX format printing 8"x10" images or 11"x14" images?
Thank you all for putting up with me and my antiquated ideas.
Roger