as we know especially with the release of latest cameras (24,6 mp sony a900 ie)number of pixels that dslr's produces increased significantly. But does that make you feel some how your earlier created images with less MPs devaluated  with the introduction of the newer cameras with lots of pixels. lets put it this way do think  your 6 or 8mp (may be even 12mp images will receive less demand)

ok I know it is the quality what matters first but I think there will be some kind of  impact of the pixel counts on  the industry (oh good news is if I get one of those pixel monsters I won't have to interpolate for Alamy anymore:)

In the long run yes probably. It also depends on your subject. I already experience a large percentage of highres sales, since I have more high res images. If for a specific project a high res file is required but you do not have it the customer might look somewhere else. For stock photography the more MP the better especially since at least one search engine of the major Stock engines favours higher res images. I am doing a lot of photoshop and for this high res files are also very convenient. So yes I as stock photographer will look with delight at the megapixel race although I am aware it might not increase the quality.

Another interesting point could be that prices of current 12 mpx cameras will drop..:-)

Patrick H.

I see new quality requirements coming from the agencies faster than we can say "megapixel", not so much for more pixels as such, but for clarity and detail in general.