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    by Ian Burley Jan 09, 2018 3 minutes
    Source:   Bazarchie wonders if a 5DS is that much better than a 5D  

    Megapixels – how many do I need?


    Q Like most, I want good image quality. As much as I like new technology, I struggle to see the difference between a new FF camera and an old one in reasonable condition. Some say larger pixels are better but new sensors have more megapixels, hence lower size pixels. Is a Canon EOS 5DS that much better than say a Canon EOS 5D, and if so, why? What am I missing? Bazarchie (AP forum)

    Sensor resolution is

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