DPR is limiting availability of SD1 sample images

That's Ok then, Richard. You've decided that is how it must be and no further evidence is required!

Personally, I don't care what the reason is or isn't or who is to blame, but DPR should reverse the decision.

The current comparator is limited in its utility even if they undo the censorship. A better tool could be provided that conveniently allows accurate comparisons between files that are of different pixel counts and technologies - which means being able to compare the actual output (or a good simulation of it) that you would see on typical display devices such as print or screen.

Actual pixel views are only of use when comparing similar tech with similar pixel count. Not to mention the impact of processing which makes far more difference than the basic tech in most cases.

There are difficulties with this but they could largely be overcome if there is a will and it would offer their users a more meaningful service.

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