I don't believe that the megapixel race is over, with all due respect to Mr. Westfall.
1. Given two cameras, both having the exact same other features and similar price, would you go for the 8 megapixel model or the 12 megapixel? Marketplace competition dictates higher numbers, especially for the uninformed masses.
My question would be at what point does the resolution of the CCD surpass the lens optics of the camera?
2. Forensics- yes, this would be a small market segment, but I can imagine times when magnification of digital images to detect evidence would come into play. Think of the scene in the movie Blade Runner, when Deckard is studying and manipulating (and magnifying greatly) the digital photos..
3. It has been touched upon by others, but the ability to print big posters or murals with excellent clarity would be another reason for ultra-megapixels.
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I don't believe that the megapixel race is over, with all due respect to Mr. Westfall.
1. Given two cameras, both having the exact same other features and similar price, would you go for the 8 megapixel model or the 12 megapixel? Marketplace competition dictates higher numbers, especially for the uninformed masses.
My question would be at what point does the resolution of the CCD surpass the lens optics of the camera?
2. Forensics- yes, this would be a small market segment, but I can imagine times when magnification of digital images to detect evidence would come into play. Think of the scene in the movie Blade Runner, when Deckard is studying and manipulating (and magnifying greatly) the digital photos..
3. It has been touched upon by others, but the ability to print big posters or murals with excellent clarity would be another reason for ultra-megapixels.