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: https://youtu.be/OFS8hoBBe2w?si=EYNFSKCiR2cLxaP2 Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. 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 SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car3.html?kbid=66043 Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car5.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 Prograde cards and readers https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrL7KZ #megapixels #cameramegapixels #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ One-on-one consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!