06-26-2011, 09:56 AM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1309081980' post='9562']
Depth-of-field is just one aspect though. MFT allows 4 times faster shutter speeds at comparable depth-of-fields (2 times vs APS-C). At comparable megapixels you've a higher pixel density so you need faster shutter speeds anyway but you still have an advantage of about 1 f-stop. This can also be a decisive point.
Anyway, the discussion is sort of pointless. Mirrorless systems are about size and depth-of-field potential is not a priority here. Oly will release a 45mm f/1.8 soon - that's equivalent to a 90mm f/3.6 which sounds reasonably good for me for shallow depth-of-field situations.
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On the faster shutter, that only holds if you disregard quality variation with ISO setting, where the bigger sensor would in theory be able to produce comparable quality at a higher ISO setting, giving you that shutter time back.
Agree on the 2nd point. End of the day mirrorless (of any sensor size) brings with it a different set of advantages and disadvantages compared to SLR, so to me makes a great complement.
Depth-of-field is just one aspect though. MFT allows 4 times faster shutter speeds at comparable depth-of-fields (2 times vs APS-C). At comparable megapixels you've a higher pixel density so you need faster shutter speeds anyway but you still have an advantage of about 1 f-stop. This can also be a decisive point.
Anyway, the discussion is sort of pointless. Mirrorless systems are about size and depth-of-field potential is not a priority here. Oly will release a 45mm f/1.8 soon - that's equivalent to a 90mm f/3.6 which sounds reasonably good for me for shallow depth-of-field situations.
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On the faster shutter, that only holds if you disregard quality variation with ISO setting, where the bigger sensor would in theory be able to produce comparable quality at a higher ISO setting, giving you that shutter time back.
Agree on the 2nd point. End of the day mirrorless (of any sensor size) brings with it a different set of advantages and disadvantages compared to SLR, so to me makes a great complement.
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