Originally Posted by Coz21:
“Is it really worth getting a 10MP digital SLR over a 6MP one? I have a 4MP compact that produces excellent quality prints even when blown up to A4 size. So is it really worth going up to 10MP?”
Well, until last year I had been involved with photography daily for over 25 years. I have had a career change now but I can tell you one thing. You answered your own question. If you're happy with it then that's your answer.
At SLR level there won't be any 'crap' imaging chips. It's the compact cameras where corners get cut...slow processing, bad contrast and colour depth.
If you're going to spend a substantial amount of money why not (if you don't already have a card you can use) offer to buy a card from the shop if you can stand outside and take some pictures...take some inside....try more than one camera.....take the card home and have a close look at the results on screen, maybe print some in the shop if they have a lab...(it's only a few quid and you're spending hundreds!)...... Then sell it to yourself!
I don't know whether Jessops will still do this (because they are going through a lean period) but they certainly would have done a year or so ago...I know!