thanks a lot , i realli appreciate views from u all .

in fact , i print quite a lot of group photos in 8x12 size & possibly quite a number of family photos in 12x18 size .

so far , my d50 , can be said better than old time negatives result , coz it doesnt hav grains ,
but when i print some family photos in 12x18 size , it appeared not sharp la in areas especially 'eyes' ,

is it d MP matter or less of sharpening ?

but i doubt it is d MP matter
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