I believe that somewhere in the world there may be some enlargers and
some operators who can make optical prints from 35mm negatives that are
superior to a good inkjet print from a 6 megapixel image. But even the
work of the best pro lab in this area isn't up to snuff. I know I can
print BW from 6x7 with my Schneider Compuron-S that is superior to BW
from my digital. However 35mm printed with my Nikon 50/2.8 is merely
comparable, although perhaps more classic because of the grain and
superior grayscale. However, I can't get a stunning color optical print
anywhere around here, and Detroit is a city of big studios and
top-dollar pros. Of course they all shoot digital now, so there's
really no need for a good optical lab support system.
Yes, I said it was a plastic toy. I was wrong.
On Dec 14, 2004, at 12:02 AM, William Robb wrote:
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Subject: Re: Fw: The film is dead
The fair comparison is to compare a high quality optical print to
digital.
Do that, and yer 6 megapixie dslr starts to look like cheap junk.
Not really. But you can believe that if you want.
You have really come to like the little plastic toy haven't you?
The guy I share studio space with is a very good custom printer.
It is amazing what he can pull from a 35mm negative.
Paul, I wouldn't say it if I had any reason to doubt it.
William Robb
