Why ISO Is The New Megapixel

Technology, it isn’t going to slow down any time soon, and with a new camera being announced as often as the sun rises, it is difficult to keep on top of everything that has happened, and is happening.  The old chestnut of megapixels being the measure of a camera (even if it is not entirely true) seems to be fading in favour of higher ISO abilities. How long until a camera can see in the dark? Gizmodo have a look at this current trend in the following article.

Giz Explains: Why ISO Is The New Megapixel | Gizmodo Australia.

It is a very good read, and worth a look for anyone interested in camera trends.

The sample photo below was apparently taken at over 100,000 ISO!!!