Digital BW, The Print

Yes, I suspected today's dslrs could improve on the Nikon scanners and 
actually be faster too. The more with 35mm slides and exposure blending. 
I also think that adapting the light source to 5000K full spectrum for 
Ektachrome and 3000K full spectrum for Kodachrome might improve the 
last's color fidelity. A Kodachrome IT8 target for calibration then, 
Silverfast sells them. A blue LED that fits exactly the sensor's blue 
filter spectrally may improve B&W film resolution. I have done some of 
this with scanners but the dslr will give more flexibility.

There is an interesting 8-16mm movie film to digital converter made in 
Holland with a flying spot light source. For B&W stills that could also 
be a good concept.

Bowens Illumitran's are still available secondhand.


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Met vriendelijke groet, Ernst

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