To many Pixels is counter-productive!

I don't think you can say that more megapixels means less quality. Not only because sensors evolve, but also because of downsampling.

I think you could question any possible benefit, of course. Particularly in connection with RAM, hard drive, and other equipment needed. Sometimes I miss the small and fast-to-copy files of my 6 MP D40...

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