Digital BW, The Print

In respons to Marks comments, I whole heartedly agree.  In my case the reason 
that I began scanning prints to make digital prints was the project started 
out as going through 30 years worth of existing "favorite" prints.  These 
were various sizes, and printed on various papers, some with different kinds 
of toning.  Although I have all of the negatives filed, it was a much easier 
process to scan the print that I held in my hand, rather than look for the 
neg.
By reprinting digitally, I could size things consistently, and tone them 
consistently.  Remember Portriga from the 1970's, it seems that every box and 
grade number would tone a little differently.  By going digital, I could 
reach a common ground.
I am about to purchase a leafscan 45, so all new imagery will be scanned from 
negs, tho the quality that I am getting from prints looks great.
David Aschkenas