>When I was looking to buy the D7000 and reading various
>magazine reviews etc I noted the comment that to get the full
>benefit of the sensor would require the use of Nikon's
>professional lenses. If this is true does the increase to
>24mp make this even more relevant? Also if this is the case
>then why put large sensors on on cameras lower down the range
>which are beginner/improver models?
>
>As usual apologies in advance if I am talking rubbish.
>
>Alan


MP's are an easy marketing tool, so pocket point & shoot cameras with tiny sensors were packed with 16mp years ago.

As to the lens aspect, yes, a more densely packed, properly executed sensor will reveal poor technique and lenses when images are viewed at 100%. However, Nikon is not the only manufacturer of tack sharp lenses. The resolution on my Tamron 17-50; Sigma 8-16; Sigma 150 macro, is phenomenal... The new Sigma 50-150/2.8 is said to be one of the sharpest zooms some reviewers have ever tested.

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