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Re: [Digital BW] Expectation vs. Reality

2011-06-16 by Ernst Dinkla

While I have a 5D MK II full frame and use it from time to time for 
reproductions I have been quite amazed of some reproduction work of a 
color drawing done with a Pentax K5 + a Sigma 70 mm f2.8 Macro. Four 
stitched takes of a drawing approximately 5x10 feet. Not only does it 
reproduce the color pencil lines well but it also has good color 
fidelity, right from the box. Good enough for a Qimage made print 3 feet 
wide.  Used with diffused daylight and no calibration/profiling done yet 
and more there to fine tune. I advised the purchase of that camera and 
the lens based on testing done by several web sites. I know the quality 
is superior to a one frame shot with my camera + a Sigma 50mm f2.8 
macro, not a bad combination either. Of course I could do it with 
stitching too but considering the price and color quality that K5 
solution is not bad.

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Met vriendelijke groeten,   Ernst

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