04-19-2012, 04:39 PM
[quote name='popo' timestamp='1334853221' post='17616']
Most people *want* more of something. That's not the same as *needing* it. Dynamic range reached "good enough" for most a long time ago. Yes, advances in that area can prove beneficial to some, but lacking a little room at base ISO isn't a deal breaker for the overwhelming number of people out there. Look at the micro4/3 bunch, they've done rather well with even less for a long time.
Still, it is a bit disappointing that Canon don't seem to have made any advancement in this latest generation. I'm not optimistic the next generation APS-C workhorse sensor will be any better then...
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Sure, it's always possible to do without. One can take great shots with MF lenses only. If we extend this reasoning to pretty much everything else, nothing from the last 50 years would be really needed by anyone. After all, Photographers from the 50's were able to take great pics nevertheless.
The thing is when you *know* you can have something better, especially at a similar price, settling for less is simply annoying, unless it's for a good reason (eg. m4/3 for size or mirror-less preference).
Most people *want* more of something. That's not the same as *needing* it. Dynamic range reached "good enough" for most a long time ago. Yes, advances in that area can prove beneficial to some, but lacking a little room at base ISO isn't a deal breaker for the overwhelming number of people out there. Look at the micro4/3 bunch, they've done rather well with even less for a long time.
Still, it is a bit disappointing that Canon don't seem to have made any advancement in this latest generation. I'm not optimistic the next generation APS-C workhorse sensor will be any better then...
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Sure, it's always possible to do without. One can take great shots with MF lenses only. If we extend this reasoning to pretty much everything else, nothing from the last 50 years would be really needed by anyone. After all, Photographers from the 50's were able to take great pics nevertheless.
The thing is when you *know* you can have something better, especially at a similar price, settling for less is simply annoying, unless it's for a good reason (eg. m4/3 for size or mirror-less preference).