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Old 02-12-2004, 03:03 PM   #6
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Mike,

There's more to it than merely megapixels for the buck.

One thing to factor in is the dynamic range sometimes referred to as the d-max. The greater the number the more tonal range you get between white and black points.

The other consideration with a fixed (or any) zoom lens is the amount of distortion when you zoom in (pin cushion) or out (barrel distortion).

The above factors are critical for getting good portrait reference.
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