A full page spread in a mass printed magazine like People is about 6 to 8 megapixels, i.e. they don't need to use the full 18 to 24 or more megapixels; most lik

A full page spread in a mass printed magazine like People is about 6 to 8 megapixels, i.e. they don't need to use the full 18 to 24 or more megapixels; most likely they crop heavily. The CF cards are more expensive per megabyte and less compatible than SD cards. Many pros shoot SD cards and never reuse them, giving themselves a backup just by copying the pics to their laptop and keeping the cards.