How Many Megapixels Do You Need? | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Achim H. is, "I know it's been debated to death, but I'd like to know your thoughts on how many megapixels do we need? I am about to upgrade to a new camera body and am torn." Achim is right about this being a popular question, with some iterations being, "How many megapixels do you need for photography?" or "How many megapixels is good?" Regardless, David goes in depth in this video and tackles everything one needs to know about megapixels, image quality, image display, and more.

Learn more about PPI and DPI in David's video here:
   • Understanding Image Resolution - PPI ...  

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Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
0:26 Achim H.'s Question
01:08 What are megapixels?
02:20 How many megapixels are too many?
02:25 Image Quality
03:50 Other Factors that Affect Image Quality
04:55 Image Display
05:46 Printing: PPI and DPI
06:45 Viewing Distance Explained
08:45 What Cropping Does to Megapixels
10:54 File Size
11:33 Conclusion
12:59 Outro

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✘ GEAR USED:

Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera Body
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Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
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✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
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Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head
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CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light
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Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48")
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