On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 06:18 AM, Alan Abbott wrote: > I have only just started out printing my own B&W so apologies if this > is a > silly question. > Why use a longer focal length lens and have to raise the head/drop the > print > so far rather then use a shorter focal length and have the print nearer? > I have a Durst 605 with colour head and I am still at the point of > 'learning' the characteristics of what I have.
Comfort level using the head is one -- if it is at a height that is easy to use for you, that's good, especially if you're using a VC head or a colour head for multicontrast. Also, working with the lens is a bit easier higher up. And also, if the lens is too close to the paper, it is much harder to burn and dodge without bumping the lens or the head. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
