Digital BW, The Print

Michael, In my workflow, I scan 35mm at 4000. I don't plan it to produce a
size image with the thinking that if I like what I've done I don't want to
go back and rescan to make a bigger image. The exception to that is scans
meant just for quick feed back or web scans. These never are meant to be
printed from and hold just enough information to give or get a thumbs up or
down to basic image content. 

 

Which scanner was reviewed along with what types of B&W films included in
the write up. I too have heard the adage about getting too much but that was
at least 5 years back, and while some things don't change, I'd still play
that idea of too much data out with all the newer processing tools of today.
Stepping down in printers at the on set can lead to greatly increased ink
cost later. If you plan to do a quantity of printing, then I'd highly
recommend the bigger printer. 

 

Eric Neilsen

Eric Neilsen Photography

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Dallas, TX 75226

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:47 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Advice needed

 

  

I recently read a scanner review that said to scan 35mm b&w negs at no more
than 3200 dpi since anything more is just enhancing the existing grain in
the negative. I'm not an expert on this and was looking for advice for my
own scanning efforts; I believed his analysis. Also, you should make a few
test prints from scans of various sizes to see what the lowest dpi scan
setting is that gives you the quality you're looking for at the finished
size; in this case you said 8x10". You scan for the largest size you
anticipate printing. A flatbed scanner with film adapter that can scan 24
frames at a time will save an enormous amount of time. 

The 2400 with out-of-the-box settings will serve you just fine, as would the
1400 at half the price. Actually, for general purpose prints nearly all
consumer printers will provide excellent glossy prints; they've really got
this stuff perfected. You could probably spend as little as $100 and be very
satisfied. Again, the key is final use. If these were to be museum quality
prints, you would choose higher end equipment; but you will be surprised how
well the lower end printers are able to make very fine prints for the use
you described.





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