The future of digital photography, when will processing supersede megapixels?

Started Oct 23, 2021 | Discussions thread
ForumParentFirstPrevious
Flat view
dellaaa
dellaaa Senior Member • Posts: 1,222
The future of digital photography, when will processing supersede megapixels?
3

I am a computer programmer.  Up until recently, photo editing application's image 'enhancement' as it pertains to detail were rudimentary, e.g. sharpening, haze removal etc.  Driven mainly by cell phone applications, the current trend for AI photo editing application's image enhancements are light years ahead and seem to beg the question, when will post processing applications become the dominant venue for ultimate image quality and when will the mega pixel sea cease rising?

Given physical lens resolution limitations, standard print sizes and viewing options, when will enough be enough in the mega pixel race?

My first digital camera in 2006 had 8M pixels.  My current top camera has 36M pixels.  Moores's law is kind of holding here.  Will the next crop of 60M plus sensors be the standard going forward?

Any educated opinions?

 dellaaa's gear list:dellaaa's gear list
Canon PowerShot G10 Sigma DP1 Merrill Nikon D800 Sigma SD1 Merrill Fujifilm X-Pro2 +4 more
ForumParentFirstPrevious
Flat view
Post (hide subjects) Posted by
rsn
(unknown member)
ForumParentFirstPrevious
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum PPrevious NNext WNext unread UUpvote SSubscribe RReply QQuote BBookmark MMy threads
Color scheme? Blue / Yellow