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I think the real question is cost vs. benefit.
With SONY's new FX1, I think the cost are pretty much clear - 3,000 - 4,000. As to benefits, I always believe there's a benefit in shooting in the highest possible resolution, all other things being equal. So from a production perspective there's a definitive benefit.
From a user's perspective, I think the benefit is not so clear-cut. On the PROS side:
> More pixels mean cleaner, bigger video
On the CONS side:
> Twice the size - it will take years on a modem - no instant or even quick gratification
> More pixels but do they mean anything if the production values seem low anyway (if it's poorly lit, it doesn't matter that your gray mess now is twice the pixels)
> Unless it's a niche/fetish that requires plenty of close-ups, HD is not that important to the average viewer. A pantyhose in HD though where you can actually see the threds definitely adds value.
All in all, I think it's a bit early for all porn to go HD - some niches however might get a much deserved boost.
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