a question about video resolution (pixels high by pixels wide)

[steve2470]

This is a theoretical question, so please be patient. What is the theoretical video resolution where it is not productive, in terms of reproducing "reality", to increase it any further beyond that ? I know computer monitors can go up to at least 2560 pixels by 1600 pixels, but what would be the "ideal" resolution ? Does this make sense ? Thanks in advance.

[thunder rising]

1. High definition print media is 1200x1200 per inch ... Monitors have a LOOOONGGG way to go

[Junkdrawer]

2. A lot will depend on how big a screen to be seen by how many people....

Imagine how many pixels you would need for an OmniMax.

[steve2470]

3. ok let me revise the question...

for a 17 inch monitor viewable by only one person, what would be the ideal resolution ?

[FreeState]

4. Depends on the monitor and the video card... and the person too (edit)

there are a lot of variables. Its like lossless music some can tell its missing its highs and lows and some cant.

Here is an image that might be helpful when looking at TVs - which is different than a computer monitor. (sorry dont know source I just saved it to my hard drive a while ago)

[steve2470]

6. thank you for that diagram ! nt

[entanglement]

7. I use 1024 x 768 with my 17" monitor (that's an old CRT, though)

A 17" LCD has a larger viewing area than a 17" CRT.

[onehandle]

5. Much higher than that. However most people wouldn't notice the difference.

Consider a view in front of you that is 90 degrees by 90 degrees, like looking through an open window at a scene. The number of pixels would be 90 degrees * 60 arc-minutes/degree * 1/0.3 * 90 * 60 * 1/0.3 = 324,000,000 pixels (324 megapixels).

http://www.clarkvision.com/imagedetail/eye-resolution.html

[steve2470]

8. I think this website has the answer, if you do the math

http://www.sphoto.com/homedd/resolutionchoices.html

I'll do the math later on. Thanks everyone.