On Tue, 12 Aug 2003, Hamlin Krewson wrote: > Right. Because everyone has a 4x5 medium format camera. 4MP is close
4x5 is large, cause real cameras are built from wood and we measure film in inches... However, that disregards the included smiley face, which implies a joking manner, especially considering I then went on to give helpful hints for working with his camera. > enough to photo quality for the basic user that just wants to be able > to print at 8x10 or smaller. 5-6MP is enough to allow skin and hair > detail (more than enough for an artist's photo reference). If you're > waiting for a 24MP camera, it's going to be a while. Already here. I don't know about sensors for real cameras, but LF cameras can use a scanning back. Now, if you meant to say "affordable 24MP cameras," well, in five years time. Of course, as I said, you'll be prying my 4x5 and a sheet of plus-x from my locked fingers. :) (see, there's that face, implying a humourous comment) > This can be debated. Today's printers can do a lot more than 300DPI. Debate it with your professional lab techs, then. The Fuji Frontier, Agfa D-Lab, and Noritsu digital minilabs are all 300 or so (I think the Noritsu is 320). As for a Lightjet? I'm not so sure, however what the internet seems to be telling me is 406dpi, but optimally at 200 to 300dpi. -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com <-> photography and portfolio. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
