Digital BW, The Print

On Friday, October 11, 2002, at 07:44 AM, Austin Franklin wrote:

> Doug,
>
> > To my knowledge the specs of the Nikon 4000, et al have not been
> > topped yet
> > in a 35mm standalone.
>
> Well, what part of the specs?  I don't believe the density range was
> actually measured, but is merely a statement of what the number of 
> bits in
> the A/D could provide...so to say that hasn't been "topped" is really
> comparing apples and oranges.
>
> In no way am I saying it isn't a great scanner, as I don't know...but 
> simply
> comparing specs won't tell you much about how well it really performs.
>
> Austin
>
No, specs won't; but what counts is whether the results are something 
oneself and/or others would want to hang on the wall or otherwise use. 
Doug has said that basically, a drum scan is not worth the incremental 
increase in quality with respect to the perceived increase in cost. 
Actually, a drum scan is not that expensive when one counts all the 
time one spends getting from the "box" to slightly less than drum scan 
quality.

I am having fun with my digital lightroom. If I NEED top quality, West 
Coast Imaging will get the job done. (smile)

Jim
San Diego
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