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RE: [Digital BW] Canon D60 Question

2002-07-26 by Austin Franklin

> > There is no possible way that you get better detail, period.  
> There aren't
> > enough pixels in the sensor to do so.  I also know you don't 
> get better latitude
> > than I can on film.  
> 
> I sure as hell can get better shadow and highlight detail than you can
> on film, if I process the image in photoshop.  Digital has a much
> greater range of tones than film.

I disagree, but would like you to explain why you believe that.

> > Boy...if that isn't a caveat...  Yes, you get better pictures 
> from your D60
> > than someone with a $400 flat bed scanner...I have no doubt.
> 
> I can get better pictures with my D60 than you can get with provia and a
> canon or nikon 4000 DPI scanner. 
> 
> But the minute you are talking about a really high end professional
> superexpensive scanner, you're right.

Well, my scanner is 10 years old, and they sell for $2k now...

Regards,

Austin

BK...here I come!

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