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RE: [Digital BW] Re: 4x5 Neg Scan Resolution

2002-09-20 by Austin Franklin

Hi Anthony,

> Presumably if you are
> shooting medium format in the first place, it's because you intend to make
> very large prints that will be examined at close range--otherwise
> you could
> simply shoot 35mm or even digital.

That's for the most part, true...but for faster films, MF hold together
better, obviously.  So, for even smaller prints, depending on the film, MF
can have a distinct advantage.

Regards,

Austin

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