Digital BW, The Print

12MP files from the Fuji S2 have been resulting in really nice prints
up to 12x18 for me. That said, the quality is different than film -
there are some ways that I prefer the S2, and other ways that I prefer
Velvia. Certainly it can't compete with medium format yet, but right
now I'm pretty much discontinuing use of 35mm except for wide-angle work.

And definitely, definitely, no question about it, you get more
latitude from film. On the other hand, with digital, if your exposure
isn't dead-on, you find out instantly, so it's easier to fix.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "akivisuals"
<akivisuals@y...> wrote:
> Does anyone here have input as far as shooting digitally vs. 
> scanning transparencies or negatives?  I have heard that you 
> can get more latitude with digital.  Also, you don't have to worry 
> about the whole scanning process and paying for good drum 
> scans if you shoot digitally if the camera is capable enough.  Do 
> most people in this group scan trannies or shoot digitally?  What 
> level camera do you need to be able to print good 16x20's or 
> bigger?  How big can you print with a 6 megapixel Canon 1D, 
> D60, D30, or Fuji S2?  I'm curious to see what people are using 
> to create their images.  Thanks!
> 
> Andy