12-02-2010, 11:26 AM
@Klaus
"As far as publishing RAWs is concerned - we are generating multiple gigabytes of data per test. There's a natural limit to the bandwidth of our service ... our budget. :-)"
Is this really the sole reason why you do not want to publish ANY test shots (also taking into account that you make available for download numerous large jpeg images and, moreover, it would be possible to publish a link to the RAW files only in the forum (for the enthusiasts) -- there are so many free 1-click hosters)?
I believe that the big site, which does not allow links to your site, has recently improved by (i) creating a new test shot with fine details, shadows, highlights, low-contrast structures etc. and (ii) making available the RAW files for download. Such test shot goes beyond a mere b/w resolution chart and is quite helpful.
I feel that the testing of bodies and lenses has to become more subjective because the measured data alone does not suffice any longer. See, for instance, the DXO results for the Pentax K5 which are certainly influenced by pre-cooked RAW files.
I would like to see experienced reviewers to not only provide with me with standardized measurements but also with their personal comments. For instance, imaging resource always emphazises that you should not merely rely upon their imatest data.
Making subjective comments (and making available the RAW test shots) would be "dangerous" of course because it would make it easier to criticize the reviewer. But, in my opinion, the very best reviewers should not be afraid of that.
"As far as publishing RAWs is concerned - we are generating multiple gigabytes of data per test. There's a natural limit to the bandwidth of our service ... our budget. :-)"
Is this really the sole reason why you do not want to publish ANY test shots (also taking into account that you make available for download numerous large jpeg images and, moreover, it would be possible to publish a link to the RAW files only in the forum (for the enthusiasts) -- there are so many free 1-click hosters)?
I believe that the big site, which does not allow links to your site, has recently improved by (i) creating a new test shot with fine details, shadows, highlights, low-contrast structures etc. and (ii) making available the RAW files for download. Such test shot goes beyond a mere b/w resolution chart and is quite helpful.
I feel that the testing of bodies and lenses has to become more subjective because the measured data alone does not suffice any longer. See, for instance, the DXO results for the Pentax K5 which are certainly influenced by pre-cooked RAW files.
I would like to see experienced reviewers to not only provide with me with standardized measurements but also with their personal comments. For instance, imaging resource always emphazises that you should not merely rely upon their imatest data.
Making subjective comments (and making available the RAW test shots) would be "dangerous" of course because it would make it easier to criticize the reviewer. But, in my opinion, the very best reviewers should not be afraid of that.