thebbqguy
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How does the 50MP high-res shot mode work?
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That's explained quite well in the review of its predecessor, the E-M5 Mk.II:
thebbqguy
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I think I found it:
50M High Res Shot shifts the sensor by half of a pixel as it shoots 8 images and composites them into a single image equivalent to a 50-megapixel photo. But you can actually create an 80M-equivalent image, if you use Olympus Viewer 3 Ver. 2.0 on a 64-bit OS.
50M High Res Shot shifts the sensor by half of a pixel as it shoots 8 images and composites them into a single image equivalent to a 50-megapixel photo. But you can actually create an 80M-equivalent image, if you use Olympus Viewer 3 Ver. 2.0 on a 64-bit OS.
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I had hoped it would work better on larger printed photos as an alternative to the D850, D5, 5D, etc. from a cost standpoint. The recommendations indicate it works best on close-up items if I'm reading correctly.
I am interested in printing larger items in 24" x 16" or larger sizes and from my research it seems the more megapixels the better for that application. Even the D850 outperforms the D5 for that.
Does Olympus have a comparable camera to the D850?
In terms of D5 or 5D costs it seems I'd be better off getting a medium format camera like those from Fujifilm.
People also use it succesfully for landscapes and other remote subjects. But with those, your effective resolution/detail is deminished by water vapor and heat waves in the air (regardless of what type of camera you use).
Olympus users are printing even larger than that, even without hi-resolution mode. Whether the resolution is adequate at those sizes depends in large part on the intended viewing distance.
Not really. Its best model for high-resolution shots is the OMD E-M1X which allows for hand-held shooting at 50 MP and tripod-based shooting at 80 MP.
For better advice from more (and more hi-res experienced) users, I'd recommend that you also post these questions in the Micro Four Thirds section (where most current Olympus users hang out - this SLR section is mainly about legacy cameras). It would also help if you explain more about your plans (type of subject, will it be static or moving, do you use natural light or flash/studio, what kind of prints will you make, etc). Good luck!
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